Welcome to the 2024 @IFRC’s Annual Report. The story of 2024 was a very painful one for communities around the world, with devastating crises becoming more complex and protracted, threats to community health and cohesion, terrible suffering experienced by people on the move and

A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern #Afghanistan late on 31 August, causing widespread destruction across Kunar, Nangarhar, and Laghman provinces. The Afghan Red Crescent Society Afghan Red Crescent | افغاني سره میاشت has deployed emergency teams to support people affected,

Infrastructures were damaged by the earthquake in Afghanistan. This means that access in remote areas is still a challenge. With IFRC support, Afghan Red Crescent teams are working tirelessly to reach people affected. Homa talked to Al Jazeera English about the situation.

🚨 The Afghan Red Crescent | افغاني سره میاشت is wasting no time in responding to the earthquake in Kunar, where aftershocks were also felt in the past days. With @IFRC support, 400 tents have reached Chawkay district and also: 🛖 1,000 tarpaulins 🍲 500 kitchen sets 💧 1,000 jerry cans 🛏️ 4,500

More than a week after the catastrophic earthquake that struck southeastern Afghanistan, humanitarian needs in the country remain critical. Your contribution to the IFRC emergency appeal will support the Afghan Red Crescent | افغاني سره میاشت in its life-saving response. 👉 bit.ly/4m2vN0e

This IFRC-DREF will support the Sudanese Red Crescent in providing life-saving assistance and essential services to 3,515 people in the Tarsin village, affected by recent landslide. Thank you to all IFRC-DREF donors!

60 years ago, the world agreed: humanitarian action must remain neutral, impartial, & independent. Today, these principles are being eroded. We must protect them. We urge States to ensure funding remains flexible, predictable, & unconditional, based on humanitarian needs alone.

I am horrified, shocked, and deeply saddened by the killing of five volunteers of the Sudanese Red Crescent الهلال الاحمر السوداني who were on duty in the city of Bara, North Kordofan, on 27 October. Another three volunteers are still missing. On behalf of the @IFRC, I extend our deepest

Category 5 Melissa made landfall in southwestern Jamaica, near New Hope, as the third strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. The humanitarian impact of Melisa is expected to be extensive. Melissa may also bring life-threatening rains and winds, as well as

Afghanistan is struck by another deadly earthquake. Our thoughts go to affected people in Samangan and Balkh provinces. Early figures are coming in on injuries (150) and deaths (7). Afghan Red Crescent | افغاني سره میاشت has immediately deployed medical teams. IFRC will support, as always.

According to the latest reports, many casualties and widespread damage are feared after a 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan. Medical teams from Afghan Red Crescent | افغاني سره میاشت have arrived in the affected areas. The @IFRC is closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to support

Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) has struck the Philippines, affecting over 2 million people. Flooding and power outages have displaced tens of thousands. Philippine Red Cross is providing food, first aid, psychosocial support. @IFRC has launched 18 million CHF appeal to reach 285 000.

Our Secretary General Jagan Chapagain reminds us of what's at stake during the #COP30 discussions.

After more than 2.5 years of conflict, Sudan is now one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, and the largest displacement crisis globally. Tune in to IFRC Weekly News – Episode 2 on Sudan and listen to why supporting Sudanese Red Crescent local responders is literally the

In the Philippines, following the recent back to back disasters, the IFRC is providing critical support to Philippine Red Cross Philippine Red Cross teams, which continue to play a crucial role in every stage of the life-saving response. In the face of the multiple humanitarian

The IFRC’s Global Plan 2026 is a renewed call to support locally led humanitarian action. A 3.4 billion CHF plan focused on protecting people most at risk. Together, we can ensure no one stands alone in a crisis, and that help and hope reach everyone who needs them. Check our

Under the theme “Local, Everywhere”, the IFRC Global Plan 2026, launched today, focuses on enabling community-led, globally supported action that delivers faster, more trusted, and cost-efficient outcomes.  
Humanitarian needs are growing at an unprecedented pace. Between 2020

It was invigorating to sit with James Bays for ‘Talk to Al Jazeera’ last month. Our discussion, being broadcast this week, touches on so many humanitarian crises. From escalating weather-related emergencies to financial cuts that will lead to more deaths at sea, our discussion

We continue to follow closely the rapid and concerning developments in the Middle East. The @IFRC is working with the affected National Societies to support a timely humanitarian response as needs rise. We have immediately activated our Disaster Response Emergency Fund

Real localisation, in my view, is about “local ownership in decision-making”, from designing to planning to delivering. In my recent interview with Geneva Solutions, I unpack the toll that aid cuts are taking on the people and humanitarian ecosystem.