Danish Red Cross in Africa

14/06/2024

We have decided to move the communication closer to the countries in Africa, where we are present 🌍

Therefore, we will no longer update this page. Instead, it's possible to follow all our Country Offices in Africa on LinkedIn and engage in the work, that we are supporting across the continent.

You can find all the Country Pages in the comments below or in this Linktree. We hope that you will continue to follow our work!

29/04/2024

Heavy floods are causing death and destruction in Kenya, as 76 people have lost their lives and 131,450 have been displaced 🌍⛈

It's the second time in six months that Kenya is experiencing heavy floods caused by heavy rains during the last two rainy seasons.

The rains have been enhanced by the weather phenomena El Niño, and it comes after two years of drought, which has made it difficult for the soil to absorb the rain while the rivers also overflow.

Danish Red Cross has supported Kenya Red Cross Society with 1,5 million DKK for their flood response, and we also stood by the National Society during the floods last year.

📸 Kenya Red Cross Society

17/04/2024

Monday marked 1 year of conflict in Sudan. 25 million are in need of humanitarian aid and 8,5 million people have been displaced 🌍

Partnering with جمعية الهلال الاحمر السوداني Sudanese Red Crescent Society, British Red Cross, Danida, and European Union in Sudan الاتحاد الاوربي في السودان, we extend a lifeline to those in despair.

The work is carried out by Sudanese Red Crescent Society network of more than 4.000 volunteers. Together, they provide essential aid, first aid, protection, mental health & psychosocial support, and medical assistance to the displaced 🙌

Wajdan is one of the 4.000 devoted volunteers. For over 15 years, she has served as a volunteer nurse, dedicating her life to easing the suffering of others. Yet, the conflict has taken its toll.

"I have lived through the painful stories alongside the displaced families," says Wajdan.

We are thankful for the work of volunteers like Wajdan. And we are thankful for the support of our donors and partners 🙏

Photo: Mohamed al Ibrahimi Ismaldeen/International Committee of the Red Cross.

10/04/2024

We are hiring! A Branch Development Delegate to South Sudan, who will be seconded to ICRC!

The primary role of the Branch Development Delegate will be to technically support the Branch Development Coordinator of South Sudan Red Cross as main counterpart.

The delegate will also support other relevant staff from South Sudan Red Cross, using IFRC tools and guidance and building on good practises from within the Movement.

Are you looking for a challenge? Then apply now! 👇

Branch Development Delegate seconded to ICRC - South Sudan

08/04/2024

When 31-year-old Amet was a child, he experienced how conflict affected his local community, and he was displaced. But during the conflict, he witnessed how the Red Cross assisted the wounded 🙌


After peace was restored, Amet returned to his village, Panthou, in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan. And he joined a community disaster response team.

"Now we are being trained so that we can do the same as those I witnessed in my childhood. We are trained to help ourselves and each other if conflict arises, or we are hit by a disaster," he explains.

Amet also explains that they have responded to a local conflict a few hours away from their own village, where several were injured in a shooting. They were able to save lives with first aid ⛑

With support from the Danish Red Cross, Rode Kruis, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and funding from EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid, the South Sudan Red Cross strengthens the resilience and capacity of local communities to prepare for and respond to disasters and conflict.

18/03/2024

🌟 Last week marked a monumental moment as the Kenya Red Cross Society launched the Nairobi County Youth Resource Centre! 🌟

It's a safe space for the youth, where they can access psychosocial support, information and technology services and a music studio by Nødhjælpsorkesteret! 🙌

The space is run by Kenya Red Cross Society and Kenya Red Cross Youth with support from Danish Red Cross, Ungdommens Røde Kors and Erik Thunes Legat.

Read more on LinkedIn and follow Danish Red Cross in Kenya!

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7174294453950554112

08/03/2024

To celebrate International Women's Day, our colleagues in Malawi has shared a story on the 27-year-old entrepreneur Joyce! 🤩

She became a part of a youth club and the village loans and saving in Changoima, took out a loan to start up a business selling chitenjes - colorful wrap-arounds!

And her business has gradually expanded. Today, she has build her own house and supports her mother and her four children 🙌

Read more about Joyce and her journey on Danish Red Cross in Malawi's LinkedIn page and follow for more stories! 👇

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danish-red-cross-in-malawi_iwd2024-womenempowerment-investinwomen-activity-7171757527854891008-GxBW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

05/03/2024

We are looking for a Migration and Protection Advisor to Ethiopia! 🌍

The Danish Red Cross (DRC) Country Office in Ethiopia is looking for a new colleague with flair for project management, partnerships and fundraising.

The Migration and Protection Advisor position contributes to the development and monitoring of the DRC supported project portfolio in Ethiopia, which is implemented in close collaboration with the Ethiopia Red Cross Society.

As Migration and Protection Advisor for DRC in Ethiopia you will be involved in the management of longer-term development projects on Migration/IDPs/Social Cohesion/Livelihood/PSS as well as humanitarian response operations.

Interested? Then apply now! 👇

Migration and Protection Advisor - Ethiopia

18/02/2024

Thank you for your visit to Kenya, Novo Nordisk Foundation and the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Udenrigsministeriet 👋

We visited the Natukobenyo Primary Health Care Facility in Kalobeyei Settlement, where we support Kenya Red Cross Society who work alongside UNHCR KENYA to ensure the continuity of care for people living with non-communicable diseases.

Together with Kenya Red Cross Society and Novo Nordisk Foundation, we are making a significant impact, ensuring that NCD care remains uninterrupted, even in the face of crisis! 🌍❤️

13/02/2024

We are hiring a Deputy Head of Region to regional office in Africa 🌍

Are you a high performing humanitarian professional who can provide inclusive leadership to the Danish Red Cross strategic engagement in the Africa region?

If yes come and join us at the regional office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia! Apply now 👇

Deputy Head of Region - Africa

06/02/2024

We are part of a significant partnership called Pilot Programmic Partnership between the Red Cross Movement and the European Union, who visited our project in South Sudan last month 🌍

In South Sudan, we support South Sudan Red Cross in assisting local communities vulnerable to floods and other disasters in preventing, preparing and responding to disasters.

This includes training of community disaster response teams, improving access to clean drinking water, and distributing multipurpose cash to cover basic needs 🙌

The project is implemented in both Old Fangak and Aweil, the area we visited. Additionally, we distribute cash to thousands of people who have fled from Sudan after the war broke out last year. Over half a million have sought refuge in South Sudan.

We are working together with the South Sudan Red Cross, Rode Kruis, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid.

31/01/2024

As the conflict in Sudan continues to displace millions of people and the number of wounded keeps soaring with limited aid available, the humanitarian crisis deepens 😰

Sudanese Red Crescent Society staff and volunteers have been worked tirelessly since the onset of the conflict to serve the people in need through provision of first aid and other much needed services.

Services such as psychosocial support, medical care, provision of food items and NFI as well as facilitation of referral to legal aid, sexual and gender-based violence services, child protection and restoring family links 🙌

As time is critical, waiting for referral for medical care might not be an option. Thanks to the European Union (EU) funding and the support of the Danish Red Cross 'PROTECT'-project, the جمعية الهلال الاحمر السوداني has been providing lifesaving skills on first aid and first aid kits to educational institutions in Riyadh as well as displaced people at the humanitarian service points.

The first aid courses are equipping the host communities and displaced populations with knowledge and skills that can be applied in their day-to-day life as they become the first responders in case of any incidents ⛑

This promotes the wellbeing of the people, not only during conflict but also in times of peace. We are thankful for the support of European Union in Sudan الاتحاد الاوربي في السودان!