Listen to Mohamed Abdelaziz discuss the current health situation in #Gaza and the urgent need for sanitation, clean water, and medical aid. With Palestine Red Crescent Society, IFRC is ready to support Gaza's Ministry of Health in starting the vaccination process as a preventive measure.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
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The world’s largest volunteer–based humanitarian network.
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network. Founded in 1919, the IFRC has 191 member Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, a secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. The International Federation, the National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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Externer Link zu International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
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- Gemeinnützige Organisationen
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- humanitarian assistance, disaster response, disaster preparedness, heath and care, humanitarian diplomacy, organisation development, youth, volunteering, promoting peace und international disaster response law
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Beschäftigte von International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
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Vincent Michaud
Seasoned Project Manager - PMO, Portfolio management, Program management
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Bhupinder Tomar
Head of Delegation, West Coast Cluster, Africa at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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Eric Elliott
Behavior Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Maya Schaerer
Updates
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In drought- and heatwave-stricken parts of Nigeria, Red Cross volunteers from Red Cross Nigeria are assisting farmers in discovering natural solutions to make fertilizer.
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Meet Beverly and learn how the Jamaica Red Cross is supporting her and her community in the aftermath of #HurricaneBeryl. The IFRC and its network will continue to support those most affected after Beryl in the West and Central Caribbean. Find out more on our appeal: https://lnkd.in/eZe958bk
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The Somali Red Crescent Society, with support from the IFRC, provided farmers with seeds, cash grants, and agricultural tools to enhance food security. Together, we can build a future where communities can withstand climate shocks and secure their livelihoods.
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Check out the inspiring visit by IFRC Secretary General, Jagan Chapagain to a community center in Sofia, run by the Български Червен кръст / Bulgarian Red Cross. There, he met a Ukrainian family seeking assistance after recently fleeing to Bulgaria.
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Through the Community Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Programme with USAID, Kenya Red Cross is collaborating with village elders, and other influential community figures, to keep people healthy and safe from diseases. Village elders are highly respected and trusted figures in Kenyan society and are looked up to for advice and wisdom. “I’m excited with the work that I do because when you educate the community, you are protecting their lives. When the area chief tells me to call the people, I do it wholeheartedly because I love it when people get the correct health messages,” explains Augustine – an elder from Kipajit village.
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"We save peoples lives but then also we can save our own lives" Tune in to Episode 11, Season 2 of the People in the Red Vest podcast to hear Dyanne Marenco Gonzalez, President of the Costa Rican Red Cross Society, share insights from her remarkable 20-year humanitarian career. Link to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/eHxY56YM
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To combat the spread of Polio, it's crucial to improve living conditions, ensure access to clean water and sanitation, and support overall population health through increased aid and routine immunization. In collaboration with the Palestine Red Crescent Society, the IFRC stands ready to assist in launching the vaccination process as a proactive safeguard.
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Meet Adut, a dedicated community health worker with the South Sudan Red Cross, transforming lives in Wau State. With the REACH initiative, Adut and her team provide vital healthcare services, ensuring a healthier future for their community. Discover her journey: https://lnkd.in/giRrcGB2 #REACH #CommunityHealth #SouthSudan
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Imagine if the rain never comes, causing all your crops to wither and your livestock to perish, leaving you with no source of income. This is the harsh reality for more than 400,000 people in Lesotho, who have faced chronic and severe droughts in recent years. Persistent heatwaves and high temperatures, driven by changing climate patterns, have led to widespread crop failures.