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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From work experience to study placements, explore our wide range of volunteering roles for young people. Join the British Red Cross as a young volunteer and get hands-on with our vital humanitarian ...

We're proud and grateful to have the support of a diverse group of ambassadors and dedicated supporters to help promote our work. They help us ensure that millions of people in the UK and around the ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is a broken bone? A broken bone and a fracture are the same thing. The bone could be cracked, snapped, crushed or broken into a few pieces. No matter how the bone is broken, the first aid steps ...

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 ...

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 ...

Our report evaluates the UK’s response to displacement from Ukraine. There were many positive aspects and lessons for the future. The UK introduced Ukraine visa schemes that allowed individuals to ...

Using in-depth interviews with people who have frequently attended A&E, and professionals working to support them in the community, this report identifies five key lessons for policymakers when ...