The #Preparedness_for_Effective_Response (PER) exercise officially kicked off today in Algeria, in collaboration with Algerian Red Crescent. Through in-depth discussions, shared experiences, and collective analysis, we aim to enhance response readiness and strengthen local capacities.

Khalil, a Syrian Red Crescent volunteer, was injured while saving lives. He is one of millions who choose humanity; even when it comes at a cost. Today, we stand with him, and with every volunteer who gives their all, even when no one is watching. #ProtectHumanity

📍Damascus, Syria. People here are hopeful after the announcement! The lifting of US sanctions on Syria is a crucial step. We now have a better chance to support Syrians with dignity, scale up recovery, and invest in resilience. The needs remain vast but this helps us act.

#IFRC_MENA organized a regional webinar on Recovery as a Key Component of Humanitarian Action and Resilience Building, with the participation of more than 35. The session focused on core recovery concepts, phases, and their role in sustainable response to protracted crises.

Baghdad | The Anticipatory Action training kicked off today, organized by IFRC Middle East and North Africa in collaboration with @IRCRedCrescent,@DanishRedCross,@SwedishRedCross,@GermanRedCross, and World Food Programme.Together,we're strengthening anticipatory action to save lives and mitigate the impacts of hazards

Today we successfully held a regional webinar on Anticipatory Action, organized by the IFRC Middle East and North Africa for MENA NSs We explored key concepts and available early funding mechanisms. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the discussion! #AnticipatoryAction #IFRC.

Join us online from 24 to 26 June for the second edition of the MENA Dialogue Platform on #AnticipatoryAction! Co-organized by IFRC Middle East and North Africa & World Food Programme, hosted by Anticipation Hub, and supported by WISER Met Office. Click the link below to register 👇 ee.ifrc.org/x/MiBnbXPd

انضموا إلينا عبر الإنترنت في 24-26 حزيران/يونيو من خلال منصة حوار الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا حول #العمل_الإستباقي بنسختها الثانية! يشارك في تنظيمها IFRC Middle East and North Africa و World Food Programme، باستضافة Anticipation Hub وبدعم من خدمات معلومات الطقس والمناخ Met Office. أدخلوا على الرابط التالي للتسجيل👇

📍 Damascus | 15–21 June IFRC Middle East and North Africa, in collaboration with Syrian Red Crescent, is conducting a training titled "National Response Teams Training" with the participation of volunteers and staff from various branches, to enhance preparedness and response capacity #SARC #IFRC #NRT

We mourn the killing of another PRCS colleague in Gaza. This brings the total number of PRCS staff & volunteers killed during the conflict to 50 - both on and off duty. We reiterate our calls: Civilians & humanitarians must be protected. There are no excuses.

MDP 2025

📍 Geneva – 12 August 2025 The Global National Society Preparedness Meeting kicks off today to review the 2023–2025 plan and shape priorities for 2026–2028 #IFRC #Preparedness #PER

من خلال منصة حوار الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا، نجمع الخبرات ونحسّن التنسيق بين الجمعيات الوطنية والشركاء لتعزيز العمل الاستباقي، وتبادل أفضل الممارسات، والانتقال من الاستجابة إلى العمل الاستباقي قبل وقوع الأزمات. استمعوا للمزيد👇

This IFRC-DREF allocation will support Syrian Red Crescent in addressing the urgent needs arising from the ongoing heatwave. The response will focus on protecting lives, preventing heat-related illnesses, and reducing the immediate humanitarian impact on the most vulnerable. Thank

Our hearts are broken as we say goodbye to our colleague and friend, Ray Freiha. His warmth, kindness, and smile, along with the dedication he showed every day, will live on in our memories.❤️

The IFRC National Society Preparedness Framework is here! It offers clear principles, guidance & tools to embed preparedness in operations, helping National Societies act fast, effectively & accountably. New, yet built on years of experience & past frameworks. To access the

من أجل الاستعداد لاستجابة فعاله في مواجهة التحديات خلال الأزمات انطلقت ورشة عمل التأهب للاستجابة الفعّالة بتنظيم هيئة #الهلال_الأحمر_السعودي وبالتعاون مع الاتحاد الدولي للصليب الأحمر والهلال الأحمر والجمعيات الوطنية بتواجد نخبة من المشاركين من الجمعيات الوطنية IFRC Middle East and North Africa

Strengthening National Societies’ preparedness for multi-hazard events & complex emergencies is essential. IFRC Middle East and North Africa supports these efforts—advance preparedness saves lives, reduces crisis impact, and builds stronger resilience for tomorrow. youtube.com/watch?v=pumr0o…