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In Argentina, mobile humanitarian service points not only bring critical services such as first aid, water, food and warm clothes. They bring a feeling of safety and trust, which are critical for helping people on the move.
Meet Hassan Al Kontar, the renowned “man in the airport,” who was stuck in an airport while seeking asylum. Also with Houda Al-Fadil, a Syrian refugee striving to rebuild her cooking business after surviving a devastating earthquake in Türkiye.
In Argentina, mobile humanitarian service points not only bring critical services such as first aid, water, food and warm clothes. They bring a feeling of safety and trust, which are critical for helping people on the move.
Urban communities are at risk as the climate crisis intensifies its impacts on cities. As part of our ‘Do you have a minute?’ series, we shared a coffee and a chat with Julie Arrighi from the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre. We wanted to talk about the particular impacts of climate change in urban settings.
Migrants often have a lot to be afraid of as they struggle to get by in new surroundings: Arrest. Deportation. Violence. Theft. But building and maintaining trust is possible, say experts. They share their advice in this short, selfie-style video.
A volunteer at the Maldivian Red Crescent highlights the importance of trust and language for migrants during the Covid-19 pandemic.
For volunteers like Sami Rahikainen, building trust with migrants who are coming to a new place in the search of a brand new life is crucial. This is his story.
The leadership of Deepali and Sardar Jashim helped many families protect themselves against Covid-19.
Volunteers take the initiative to help their community learn and prepare for cyclones.
The constant threat of flooding and river erosion in Rangpur pushes families to their limits, even as they recover from previous disasters.
Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan volunteer rides door-to-door to help TB patients recover and to stop a deadly disease
How a man with a vision and a group of like-minded parents work together to give children with disabilities their best shot at a full, happy life
Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan sewing courses provide women like Bazargul a lifeline in tough times, made worse by the socioeconomic impacts of Covid-19
Are tsunamis in Hollywood films realistic or pure fiction?
Let’s debunk some Climate Change myths. Did you know that climate change is much more than global warming? Find out what’s true and false in this episode.
In this episode, we are focusing on the many ways you can receive mental health support.
Conflict forced Walid from his home. Now he helps others living through the same situation.
War in Yemen has not dampened teacher Abdullah Yahya’s passion for educating the next generation
Another day of doing the impossible at the Republican Hospital in Saada
Vegetable gardens bring life to Quechua families in the Bolivian highlands.
At health clinics and hospitals around Zimbabwe, new mothers and moms-to-be tend sustainable gardens to provide vital, nutritious meals despite a challenging climate
Exploring the foods we love, the people who cook them and the links between our favorite meals and the critical challenges of our times.
Data can save lives and humanitarian organizations are mobilizing to improve the way they collect and use it. But are they ready to handle the largely unregulated, ‘wild west’ of the global data market?
As humanitarian groups have rushed to embrace new technologies, biometric data such as eye, finger and palm scans have become a common method for humanitarian organizations to track aid during emergencies. But is the humanitarian sector fully ready to protect this most personal form of data?
In places where conflict or crisis means basic services are scarce, the use of data is saving lives. But protecting people’s physical well-being, experts say, is also about protecting their digital profile in cyberspace.
As a researcher, Romy Mikušincová takes on one of the greatest mysteries of space. As a Red Cross volunteer, she explores some of the most pressing social and humanitarian issues of our times.
As a biologist who responds to emergencies for the Spanish Red Cross, Eva Turró has found her place in the humanitarian world, raising awareness about the life-saving link between health and hygiene in the wake of calamity.
A Syrian refugee finds her path, exploring the common bonds between Syrian and Turkish cuisine.
From ‘Hurricane Burgers’ to lobster wraps, Lovely Reckley serves traditional Bahamian comfort food with a twist as her restaurant helps a community recover from a deadly storm
How a healthy, ecologically friendly dish from the sea is helping island communities weather ever more ferocious storms.
Ahmada Mohamedy Siogope talks about caring for people displaced by war, living in tents and dealing with Covid-19 in northeastern Syria’s sizzling summer heat.
Experts explore the challenges and the opportunities for a healthy change during Ramadan celebrations in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
IFRC’s Michael Charles explores the challenges of a life-or-death choice for African families.
Stories that move you, that make you smile, laugh, cry, learn. This is the heart of the new Movement StoryHub hosted by RCRC magazine. A space for unity, solidarity and a sense of belonging, where every month we present the best stories and most innovative digital content produced by our Movement around the world.
From Ebola to disasters, the Ugandan Red Cross is used to responding to a wide range of crises. In western Uganda, for example, the Red Cross has been helping a growing number of people displaced by catastrophic yearly mudslides and floods.
Honduran Red Cross volunteers receive specialized support to cope with the emotional stress of responding to large-scale emergencies.
The ever-present pull of migration has left communities in and around Quetzaltenango, Guatemala almost empty as adults, children and teenagers embark on a risky journey towards a better future.
In 2018, Hassan Al Kontar was stranded in an airport for 7 months as his asylum claim was reviewed. Now, Hassan is once again in the news — this time for the ways he gives back to the country that took him in.
A Syrian refugee finds her path, exploring the common bonds between Syrian and Turkish cuisine.
A small farm in north-eastern Hungary is giving a boost to hard-hit people and putting locally produced cheeses on the gourmet map.
Our goal is to connect you with powerful stories told by people around the world who are coping with enormous challenges due to natural disasters, climate change, health emergencies and conflict. We want to share what we learn from these stories so that — together — we can better understand the realities many people face and how we can all help them find solutions. We also hope to inspire you to engage and join with others — including the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement — in working to make life better for all people around the world.
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