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The IFRC provides assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.

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19/06/2026

Two weeks after one of heaviest attacks on Kyiv, our colleague Mariia returned to the impacted neighbourhood.

"It's hard to see how people lose their families, their apartments, their businesses," she says.

On the night of 24 May, a massive missile and drone strike hit Kyiv, injuring more than 90 people across the city. Червоний Хрест УкраїниRed Cross rapid response teams worked at two locations - providing first, supporting evacuations, and offering psychological support to those affected.

18/06/2026

Restoring lives in Cameroon’s Far North: more than 27,000 people facing severe food insecurity have recently received cash assistance, nearly one-third of them children under five.

These families are at extremely high risk of malnutrition, which can have devastating consequences for children’s growth and long-term development.

With support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Croix-Rouge Camerounaise teams and volunteers are working tirelessly to deliver essential aid, uphold dignity, and strengthen food security and resilience.

But more support is urgently needed. To reach the 330,000 people most in need, additional funding is critical.

Learn more: bit.ly/4kWZykl

18/06/2026

IFRC Weekly News – Episode 36 🎙️

As international attention focuses on diplomatic developments across the Middle East, communities in Lebanon and Iran continue to face the long-term impacts of conflict, displacement, and economic hardship.

In this episode of IFRC Weekly News, we speak with IFRC Head of Delegation for Lebanon, Ruben Romero, and Deputy Head of Delegation in Tehran, Rui Oliveira, about the evolving humanitarian situation in both countries. They discuss the challenges communities face beyond the immediate crisis, the critical role of the Lebanese Red Crossbanon and Iranian Red Crescent Society ( هلال احمر ایران ) in supporting recovery, and why sustained humanitarian support is essential to help people rebuild their lives and strengthen their resilience for the future.

Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Spotify: https://bit.ly/44dsDjM
Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/4ejzSwE

18/06/2026

Hate speech is not “just words”.

In crises, hate speech and dehumanizing narratives can fuel stigma, deepen divisions, put people at risk and undermine access to life-saving assistance.

On this International Day for Countering Hate Speech, the IFRC highlights findings from the World Disasters Report 2026, launched in March, which shows how harmful information is affecting disaster response, public health emergencies, migration and conflict.

Addressing hate starts with rebuilding trust. Across the world, our
IFRC network teams work with communities to listen, share reliable information and support dignity, safety and inclusion.

Because in today’s crises, trusted information can save lives.

This 18 June, we say: 👉https://ifrc.org/document/world-disasters-report-2026

17/06/2026

Across the world, many countries are facing record-breaking temperatures and severe heatwaves.

Here are some heat safety tips from the IFRC.

Together, we can .

17/06/2026

🚑🌍 A century of first aid competitions.

From the first documented competitions in 1927 to youth casualty simulations in the 1970s, generations of volunteers have transformed first aid into a powerful force for preparedness, innovation, and community resilience.

Now, 100 years later, a new milestone begins.

🏆 The First Aid World Cup 2026, launched by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies together with DIHAD Sustainable Organisation, will bring together 85 National Societies and 162 teams to celebrate life-saving skills, youth leadership, and the spirit of humanitarian action.

📍DIHAD Conference & Exhibition, Dubai, UAE
📅 24–26 August 2026

17/06/2026

With no vaccine available for this strain of Ebola, communities are our first line of defense.

Across the Democratic Republic of the Congo, volunteers from the Croix-Rouge de la RDC, supported by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies are going door-to-door every day, building trust, countering rumors, promoting early detection and ensuring safe and dignified burials.

“The crisis is not only medical, it is a crisis of trust,” Bruno Michaud, IFRC Operations Manager.

As the outbreak continues to spread, the weeks ahead will be critical. Through our Emergency Appeal, IFRC is calling for urgent funding and logistical support to help local volunteers continue this life-saving work.

Learn more: https://donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ifrc/africa-ebola-outbreak/~my-donation

16/06/2026

In Zimbabwe’s Chipinge District, climate change is turning every harvest into a gamble.

Through a joint initiative led by the Zimbabwe Red Cross, IFRC and partners, communities are using climate-resilient farming to restore food security and reduce hunger.

“This gives us hope,” says Lovejoy Nxumalo, one of many farmers now seeing real change.

Read more: https://www.ifrc.org/article/gives-us-hope-how-climate-resilient-farming-helping-communities-southeastern-zimbabwe

16/06/2026

Misinformation can spread as quickly as a virus and it can cost lives.

During the Ebola outbreak, fears and rumors prevented some people from seeking medical care and put humanitarian workers at risk. That's why trusted information and community dialogue are essential parts of every emergency response.

Across affected communities, volunteers from the Croix-Rouge de la RDC, with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, work side by side with local leaders and families to listen, answer questions, and share accurate health information.

When communities are informed, they are empowered to protect themselves and each other.

15/06/2026

On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, Romanian Red Cross Crucea Rosie Romana and the National Institute of Blood Transfusion organized a national blood donation campaign across the country.

Give blood, give hope: together we can save lives.

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