Achala Navaratne (@achalanavaratne) 's Twitter Profile
Achala Navaratne

@achalanavaratne

Director for Asia Pacific for @RedCross; working within @ifrc network; Views my own

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Vala Afshar (@valaafshar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Neil Gaiman shares a brilliant story on imposter syndrome: “Some years ago, I was lucky enough invited to a gathering of great and good people: artists and scientists, writers and discoverers of things. And I felt that at any moment they would realise that I didn’t qualify to be

Neil Gaiman shares a brilliant story on imposter syndrome:

“Some years ago, I was lucky enough invited to a gathering of great and good people: artists and scientists, writers and discoverers of things. And I felt that at any moment they would realise that I didn’t qualify to be
Vala Afshar (@valaafshar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“A man asked his gardener why his plants grew so beautifully. The gardener said: I don’t force them to grow. I remove what stops them.”

Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen (@birgitteebbesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Extreme heat is a growing concern for Europe and Central Asia. It has significant effects on people's health and livelihoods and is getting deadlier. But it doesn't have to be a disaster. Across the region, we @IFRC invest in preparing communities to extreme heat to save lives

Extreme heat is a growing concern for Europe and Central Asia. 

It has significant effects on people's health and livelihoods and is getting deadlier.

But it doesn't have to be a disaster. Across the region, we @IFRC invest in preparing communities to extreme heat to save lives
Vala Afshar (@valaafshar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, focus your energy on what you can create.”

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.

Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, focus your energy on what you can create.”
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) (@bdrcs1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As part of the Heat Action Day 2025 observance, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), in partnership with the IFRC and American Red Cross , successfully completed the “Beat the Heat” campaign in collaboration with BRAC University, @University of Dhaka and Khulna University.

As part of the Heat Action Day 2025 observance, the <a href="/BDRCS1/">Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)</a>, in partnership with the <a href="/ifrc/">IFRC</a> and <a href="/RedCross/">American Red Cross</a> , successfully completed the “Beat the Heat” campaign in collaboration with <a href="/BRACUniversity/">BRAC University</a>, @University of Dhaka and <a href="/Khulna/">Khulna</a> University.
Jagan Chapagain (@jagan_chapagain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Heat is a silent killer causing close to half a million deaths every year. Scorching heatwave grips Europe, with temps exceeding 40°C in many areas, pushing communities to the brink. Hospitals report rising cases of heat related illnesses, outdoor workers face dangerous

Achala Navaratne (@achalanavaratne) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Grateful to be part of LEADers cohort of American Red Cross to learn executive leadership competencies & learn about different lines of engagement. An amazing opportunity to spend time with fellow executives & cohort members to share & grow together. #LEAD2025 #GrowingTogether

Grateful to be part of LEADers cohort of <a href="/RedCross/">American Red Cross</a> to learn executive leadership competencies &amp; learn about different lines of engagement.

An amazing opportunity to spend time with fellow executives &amp; cohort members to share &amp; grow together. 

#LEAD2025 #GrowingTogether
Alexander Matheou (@ajmatheou) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Dramatic scenes on the Afghan-Iranian border this week as tens of thousands of people cross into an uncertain future. IFRC has launched an appeal to assist افغاني سره میاشت in the response.

Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen (@birgitteebbesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The heatwave sweeping Europe is putting lives at risk, especially of older and homeless people, outdoor workers and those in fire-prone areas. Red Cross & Red Crescent volunteers are supporting communities with health advice, food, water, and first aid. Stay cool. Stay safe.⛱️

The heatwave sweeping Europe is putting lives at risk, especially of older and homeless people, outdoor workers and those in fire-prone areas.

Red Cross &amp; Red Crescent volunteers are supporting communities with health advice, food, water, and first aid.

Stay cool. Stay safe.⛱️
Jagan Chapagain (@jagan_chapagain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

800,000+ Afghans have returned back from Iran, pushing Afghanistan’s capacity to the brink. The @IFRC has provided emergency fund and has now appealed for CHF 25 million to provide life saving aid, recovery and reintegration, community support and health care expansion to meet

800,000+ Afghans have returned back from Iran, pushing Afghanistan’s capacity to the brink. 

The @IFRC has provided emergency fund and has now appealed for CHF 25 million to provide life saving aid, recovery and reintegration, community support and health care expansion to meet
Sanjeev Kafley (@sanjeevkafley) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The National Disaster Resilience Month commenced yesterday in the Philippines. "Resilience Week" refers to activities held throughout July, which is officially observed as National Disaster Resilience Month. On the occasion of #ResilienceWeek, Philippine Red Cross, with support from

The National Disaster Resilience Month commenced yesterday in the Philippines.
"Resilience Week" refers to activities held throughout July, which is officially observed as National Disaster Resilience Month.
On the occasion of #ResilienceWeek, <a href="/philredcross/">Philippine Red Cross</a>, with support from
Climate Centre (@rcclimate) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pictured, Türk Kızılay assists firefighters & residents as >50k people evacuated from wildfires in 5 regions; Copernicus ECMWF says June likely among 5 warmest ever, but World Meteorological Organization adds 'record-breaking' cold in SAmerica reminds opposite extreme also dangerous - bit.ly/3TTL4oo

Pictured, <a href="/Kizilay/">Türk Kızılay</a> assists firefighters &amp; residents as &gt;50k people evacuated from wildfires in 5 regions; <a href="/CopernicusECMWF/">Copernicus ECMWF</a> says June likely among 5 warmest ever, but <a href="/WMO/">World Meteorological Organization</a> adds 'record-breaking' cold in SAmerica reminds opposite extreme also dangerous - bit.ly/3TTL4oo
Sagar Shrestha (@redcross_sagar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Simulation Saves Lives: Preparing Before Disaster Strikes 🌪️🏥 When a disaster hits, every second counts. But what if we could rehearse our response before the real crisis? That’s exactly what simulation exercises do—and they’re changing how communities think, act, and

🚨 Simulation Saves Lives: Preparing Before Disaster Strikes 🌪️🏥

When a disaster hits, every second counts. But what if we could rehearse our response before the real crisis? That’s exactly what simulation exercises do—and they’re changing how communities think, act, and
Central TX Red Cross (@redcrosscstr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our hearts are with those impacted by Hill Country flooding. The Red Cross is on the ground offering support. If you're struggling, you're not alone—help is available 24/7. Call/text the Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.

Our hearts are with those impacted by Hill Country flooding. The Red Cross is on the ground offering support. If you're struggling, you're not alone—help is available 24/7. Call/text the Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (@cdri_world) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#Tuvalu faces rising sea-levels and increasing infrastructure risks. A #SundayRead by Sophie Yeo in BBC highlights how the country is creating its digital twin - alongside ongoing adaptation efforts - with 3D scans of its 124 islands and islets using light detection and ranging

#Tuvalu faces rising sea-levels and increasing infrastructure risks.

A #SundayRead by <a href="/some_yeo/">Sophie Yeo</a> in <a href="/BBC/">BBC</a> highlights how the country is creating its digital twin - alongside ongoing adaptation efforts - with 3D scans of its 124 islands and islets using light detection and ranging
Dylan Winder, IFRC (@dylanwinderifrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today I delivered the IFRC Statement to the UNGA discussion on Afghanistan, where millions of Afghans face crises. We must secure a longer term approach in Afghanistan, which supports livelihoods and resilience. We must keep Afghanistan on the international agenda.

Today I delivered the IFRC Statement to the UNGA discussion on Afghanistan, where millions of Afghans face crises.  We must secure a longer term approach in Afghanistan, which supports livelihoods and resilience. We must keep Afghanistan on the international agenda.