Preparedness is crucial in reducing the impact of disasters and easing human suffering. Armenian Red Cross 💪

From wildfires to floods. Heavy rains in the Bünyan district of Türkiye, have caused extensive damage to some houses, workplaces and agricultural lands. Teams from the Turkish Türk Kızılay International have been supporting with search and rescue efforts and nutritional support. | Türk Kızılay

“We came to Yerevan emptyhanded. We work, but it is not easy." Lusine, with her five children and two grandmothers, fled from Karabakh. Cash support from Armenian Red Cross means that her family have the dignity to focus on their own recovery.

This summer, North Macedonia faced #heatwaves that lead to fires across the country. The Red Cross responded to the emergency with support from USAID. This helped secure water to firefighting forces, arrange shelter for people, a helpline for psychological assistance and more.

I am heartbroken at the deaths of the hostages in Gaza. More lives shattered. We continue to call on release of all remaining hostages. The IFRC must be able to deliver humanitarian assistance to ease this unbearable suffering on both sides.

⚡️Kharkiv. This Sunday, the city came under a massive attack once again. Civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, a sports complex, shops, and a shopping centre were damaged. There are 47 injuries, including 7 children. Our #emergencyresponse team worked at the sites.

- Shattered lives - Conflict and crises - Heatwaves - Wildfires - Floods - Disease outbreaks - And more This month, as every month, our IFRC network teams have been tirelessly responding to escalating emergencies around the world. As challenges grow, so does our commitment to

More lives lost in the English Channel yesterday 💔 The number of deaths this year is alarming and shows the need for safe and effective pathways for migrants seeking safety. This is the key to reduce the suffering of those who risk their lives to flee violence and persecution.

For the past 5 years, the Ocean Viking ship has provided a beacon of hope and safety in an unforgiving sea. Since IFRC joined SOS MEDITERRANEE in 2021, we have rescued more than 6,800 survivors across 123 rescue operations. We are proud to be a part of this humanitarian mission.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and our teams are always on standby to help people in crisis. But did you know we work closely with HM Coast Guard? Watch our video to find out more. #EmergencyPreparednessMonth #HMCoastguard Maritime and Coastguard Agency

"When I was about to lose hope, the Türk Kızılay came through." In cooperation with IFRC, we continue working with all our strength to help Emine Aksu and many of our local businesses, who are striving to heal the wounds of the earthquake, return to their work and make new

The Monaco Red Cross teams went to Paris to provide support to the Croix-Rouge fr rescuers at the Paralympics Games! An opportunity for colleagues at Croix-Rouge monégasque to reiterate our determination to support a more inclusive future. #Paralympics2024

With another shipwreck off Lampedusa yesterday, the need for Search and Rescue missions in the Central Mediterranean is clear. Together with SOS MEDITERRANEE, we are proud to operate the Ocean Viking - rescuing 6,800 people since 2021. Learn more about this important work👇

Several towns in Constanta county were hit by a cyclone last week. Heavy rains and storms caused flooding, affecting several families. The Constanta branch of the Romanian Red Cross (Crucea Roșie Română) was on the ground, providing assistance to those in need.

The Refugee-migrant service of the Bulgarian Red Cross operates four Community Centres in #Bulgaria. In partnership with the UNHCR-supported Compass network, staff and volunteers provide in-kind, humanitarian, social, legal, psycho-social and community support to migrants.