On 28 March 2025, central Myanmar was rocked by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.7 magnitude aftershock. It caused widespread devastation: 3,600 deaths. 5,561 injured. 120,000+ ...

A further 354 suspected cases and 506 deaths have been linked to an outbreak of Ebola On 15 May, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) declared an ...

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The impact of the 2022 Pakistan floods was unimaginable. Between June and October 2022, millions of people were affected by the destructive floods and landslides that occurred straight after the ...

The emblem of a red cross on a white background is a sign of protection under the Geneva Conventions. It is not a religious symbol. The red cross, red crescent and red crystal are symbols of ...

Advice for groups that are more likely to be impacted by high temperatures and hot weather. Heatwaves and high temperatures affect certain groups of people more than others but, awareness of who is ...

When a major emergency occurs overseas, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 UK charities – the British Red Cross included – to raise funds for an effective, coordinated response ...

Advice and tips for cooling your house down during periods of hot weather and heatwaves When temperatures rise during a heatwave or prolonged periods of hot weather, it's important your home is ...

Wildfires have become more frequent, widespread, and intense in the UK. Here's what to do in hot, dry weather when there's an increased risk of grassfires and wildfires Increasing temperatures lead to ...

Immediately, reverse changes to the move-on process to prevent thousands of people from spiralling into destitution Extend the move-on period to 56 days to allow more time for newly-recognised ...

Responding to the Government's plans to end the use of hotels for people seeking asylum by the end of this Parliament, Mubeen Bhutta, Director of Policy for the British Red Cross, said: 'Housing ...

A donation to our Disaster Fund will help us respond to disasters in the UK and around the world, including armed conflict, wildfires, flooding and other natural disasters ...