A Ntoum, #Gabon, les volontaires de la CROIX-ROUGE GABONAISE ont été mobilisés pour des activités d’assainissement et de curage des caniveaux dans le but de favoriser l’écoulement des eaux et de prévenir les inondations et certaines maladies telles que le paludisme. Merci IFRC-DREF.

In Gabon, the kickoff of the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day celebrations was held at the National HQ of CROIX-ROUGE GABONAISE. Open house doors, first aid demos, free health checks, exhibitions & awareness caravan — a true celebration of Humanity in Action! #OnTheSideOfHumanity

At the end of November 2024, major flooding affected several provinces in Gabon, impacting 13,400 people. Here's a quick update on how CROIX-ROUGE GABONAISE has been supporting affected communities over the past five months.

When floods hit The Gambia in 2022, over 600 households received cash, healthcare & clean water from The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS). Climate disasters are displacing communities now — but local action is helping them adapt. More in @IFRC’s Climate Displacement report: bit.ly/4k7WMr2

280 The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) volunteers were trained and mobilized to support @MoHGambia in distributing 1.5M+ insecticide-treated bed nets across The Gambia. Part of the “Accelerating Malaria Elimination” project funded by CIDCA via @IFRC. Volunteers raised awareness, guided

Today, The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS) handed over malaria medications to @MoHGambia to support the upcoming Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign. Valued at over USD 108,000 (excluding transport costs estimated at USD 35,000), these medications form part of the “Accelerating Malaria

Our Regional Director Charles Businge concluded a 3-day visit to #Mali, where the combined impacts of climate shocks and conflict are driving rising humanitarian needs, displacement, and food insecurity. He met the Minister of Health and witnessed Croix-Rouge Malienne's vital work

During my visit to Mali, I had a productive meeting with the Minister of Health on key health challenges and the need for collective action to address them. Croix-Rouge Malienne remains committed to supporting national efforts to strengthen healthcare for all, with @IFRC network.

Notre Directeur régional @Charlesbusinge1 a achevé sa visite au #BurkinaFaso, un pays confronté à de nombreux défis humanitaires : chocs climatiques, conflit, déplacements de population et insécurité alimentaire. Il a rencontré le leadership, le personnel et les volontaires de

Insightful meeting yesterday with the Deputy Director of Niger’s Prime Minister’s Cabinet on humanitarian challenges and the vital role of Croix-Rouge nigérienne, supported by the @IFRC network. Grateful for Niger government’s continuing support to our work.

Our Regional Director has concluded a West Africa tour, visiting #Mali, #BurkinaFaso, #Niger & Côte d’Ivoire. He met with senior government officials to discuss the rising humanitarian needs and the vital role of Red Cross National Societies, with support from the @IFRC network,

La 1ʳᵉ Plateforme nationale de dialogue sur l’action anticipatoire au Mali a débuté hier à Bamako sur le thème « Institutionnaliser l’action anticipatoire : vers un cadre national durable et inclusif ». Coorganisée par Croix-Rouge Malienne et le gouvernement malien, avec l’appui

Durant son séjour au Mali, notre Directeur régional Charles Businge a visité plusieurs projets de la Croix-Rouge Malienne en appui aux communautés touchées par l’insécurité alimentaire & les inondations, dont un château d’eau réhabilité à Koulikoro. Un reportage de la TV malienne 👇

🚨Cholera outbreak in Côte d’Ivoire Since the official declaration of the outbreak on 25 May, the Red Cross Society of Côte d’Ivoire, with support from IFRC Africa — has been on the frontline, mobilizing over 125 volunteers alongside local health authorities. Key actions

Depuis la déclaration de l’épidémie de choléra le 25 mai, la @CroixRougeciv avec l’appui de IFRC Africa agit en 1ère ligne : +125 volontaires mobilisés pour sensibiliser, désinfecter des lieux à risque, installer des points de lavage des mains, orienter les malades vers les soins

Community engagement is at the heart of the cholera response in Côte d’Ivoire. In Vridi Ako, where the first cases were reported, and across all affected areas, Red Cross volunteers are going door-to-door, raising awareness, building trust, and working tirelessly to stop the

Cholera is back in Côte d’Ivoire for the first time in 15 years. Learn more on how the Red Cross is tackling the outbreak head-on: bit.ly/40VvdK2

As cholera cases rise in Côte d’Ivoire, Croix-Rouge de Côte d'Ivoire is scaling up its response with support from @IFRC and other Movement partners. Volunteers are working with health authorities on sensitization, prevention, and infection control to stop the spread of the disease and save

Today, I had the honor to present my letter of nomination as Head of Delegation of the IFRC Africa in Niamey, covering #BurkinaFaso, #CotedIvoire, #Niger & #Mali. Grateful to H.E. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad, His Excellency Mr. Bakary Yaou

Malaria-Free Gambia is possible! As malaria peaks during the rainy season, The Gambia Red Cross Society (GRCS), @MoHGambia & the National Malaria Control Programme carried out the 1st cycle of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Kombo North, from 3 to 7 October. 90 Red Cross volunteers went