History is coming for the planet-wreckers, the fossil fuel barons and their enablers, profiting from destruction. Together, the rest of us can write a different story. #ClimateAction

Constructive exchange w/ #RRRC on the future of the complex Rohingya operation in Cox’s Bazar. Dwindling attention, resources - and hope. Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and IFRC Asia Pacific remain committed partners. Helen Brunt ALİ AKGÜL

Most grateful to former colleague and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Representative Johannes Van der Klaauw for sharing insightful analysis with us IFRC Asia Pacific. With enormous #humanitarian and longer-term needs all actors must collaborate to maximize impact and uphold dignity for #Rohingya refugees.

Heatwaves already kill thousands of people every year. Without sustained investments in climate mitigation & adaptation, we are destined for a future of ever larger and deadlier heat disasters.

MEDIA RELEASE: Climate situation wreaks havoc in Asia Pacific; causing relentless floods, diseases, and life-threatening heat.🌊🦟🥵 Countries are reeling from multiple disasters and climate analysts attribute this to a phenomenon called El Nino. 👉tinyurl.com/mrx5bh33

“We can’t address the humanitarian situation without investing in longer-term development solutions or addressing the economic crisis. They are intrinsically linked.”#Afghanistan

No matter the crisis. No matter how hard the challenges. No matter where, no matter who. #NoMatterWhat Our humanitarian workers are always there, saving lives. Thank you for making this world a better place and being a real source of inspiration. #WorldHumanitarianDay

IFRC Asia Pacific calls for pragmatic and realistic approach to protracted displacement in Cox's Bazar -investments in self-reliance and improved security. Struggling to maintain services in camps when resources are dwindling is not a solution. #WithRohingya

Rightly all eyes on Gaza, but other crises still with us. IFRC attended UNHCR Asia Pacific led event on Rohingya refugees this week. We predicted greater reliance on national organisations like Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) for service delivery in camps. But critically, we argued that focusing on service

Tusen takk, Norway MFA. IFRC Asia Pacific has benefited from 27 #DREF allocations in 2023, enabling swift response by national societies to disasters and disease outbreaks.

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#Afghanistan #ARCS

Recommended reading👇 Possibilities, pressures, principles - indispensable local #humanitarian action in #Myanmar and beyond. Alexander Matheou IFRC Asia Pacific

And a fan of #Norway it would seem.

Kabul mission has reconfirmed: What is needed is a people-first, positive framing that asks what institutions, structures, skills are most likely to contribute to sustained wellbeing in #Afghanistan. Women, too, want the international community to remain engaged. Afghan Red Crescent

A humanitarian diplomacy team of IFRC visited Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) humanitarian activities in #CoxsBazar from 4-5 Feb 25 to comprehend the scale of humanitarian needs, evolving context & raise the issue at the global forum & International Conference on Rohingya Repatriation to be held in 🇧🇩.

The IFRC has a longstanding commitment to humanitarian efforts in #Myanmar. Following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake, the IFRC is mobilizing its global network to support the Myanmar Red Cross in delivering life-saving assistance. An emergency appeal has been launched

📽️ Local responders are vital in disasters. The IFRC supports before, during & after. A week before the #MyanmarEarthquake, IFRC helped prepare Sagaing with relief for 8,000 households and is now raising funds for Myanmar Red Cross We stand by Myanmar's recovery & thank donors

💬 “What did you experience during the strong #earthquake?” A resident from #Amarapura Township, #Mandalay shared their story of fear, loss — and resilience. 📍Voices from the ground remind us why #MyanmarRedCross continues to stand by every affected community.

Rain ahead of the monsoon season is adding to the problems in areas hit by the earthquake. With the @IFRC, the Myanmar Red Cross is working at scale but more support is needed and quickly.