Irish Red Cross

30/04/2026

When Sarah Barker's newborn son began choking in the middle of the night, everything changed in an instant.

Living in a rural area, with an ambulance still minutes away, Sarah knew she was her baby's only chance. Relying on the first aid and CPR skills she learned as a volunteer with the Irish Red Cross, Dundalk Branch, she stayed calm, followed her training, and kept going until her son started breathing again.

Sarah's story is a powerful reminder: first aid is a life skill. One that gives people the chance to act, help, and make a difference.

Read Sarah’s full story at the Irish Independent: https://www.independent.ie/life/family/parenting/my-baby-was-completely-blue-and-limp-i-knew-i-was-his-only-chance-how-i-saved-my-son-from-choking/a810866551.html
Visit https://ow.ly/9eMm50YRF3N to learn more about First Aid training or contact your local Irish Red Cross branch.

28/04/2026

Just two months into her role with the Irish Red Cross, International Programme Officer Kate Higgins Jackson travelled to Nepal for her first field visit.

Seeing our work move from reports to real lives was a powerful reminder: meaningful and lasting change depends on partnership, listening, and flexibility.

Read more about Kate’s Nepal Experience here: https://www.redcross.ie/newsroom-post/my-first-visit-to-nepal-learning-listening-and-partnership-in-action/

24/04/2026

We’ve been loving the “Meet Me Monday” series from our Galway Red Cross Branch, where they share the stories of volunteers supporting the community 👏

Their stories have truly inspired us—and we thought, why not start sharing more of the amazing people behind the Irish Red Cross across the country?

This Friday, we’re doing just that 💬

We’ll be sharing three inspiring volunteer stories from different branches across Ireland—including Galway 😉

These are the faces behind the uniform. The people who give their time, care, and commitment to help others every day ❤️

Let us know in the comments—would you like to see more posts like this one?

22/04/2026

We were back in Nepal this month meeting with participants of our Climate-Smart Livelihoods Programme.

This year, together with our partner Nepal Red Cross Society and in collaboration with Irish Aid and Fórsa trade union, we are supporting 500 households in remote areas of Tanahu District. By focusing on marginalised communities, the programme provides training and grants that help families scale their farms and secure their livelihoods against climate challenges.

Your ongoing support makes this vital work possible. 🤝

20/04/2026

We couldn’t scroll past this nostalgic 90s trend without joining in ✨

No matter the decade, the Irish Red Cross is here ❤️

Since 1939, we’ve stood beside people in their most difficult moments — offering emergency support, migration services, and strengthening communities at home and around the world.

From building resilience to promoting International Humanitarian Law, our mission remains the same: to treat every person with dignity.

Some things never go out of style.

15/04/2026

As armed conflict in Sudan enters its fourth year, civilians continue to bear the brunt of the violence.

A new report from our colleagues at International Committee of the Red Cross documents the devastating civilian harm, including sexual violence, attacks affecting healthcare and damage to essential infrastructure.

These are not inevitable consequences of war. International Humanitarian Law exists to limit suffering in war – it must be respected by all.

📍 Sudan | For three years, families have been forced to leave, wait, and endure.

🔴 4 million forced to flee the country
🔴 More than 11,000 people reported missing
🔴 Health facilities damaged or destroyed

Lives have been uprooted. Families separated. Communities pushed to cope with less.

Learn more in our report on the rising cost of inaction in Sudan 👉🏽 http://ms.spr.ly/6180Q7me0

15/04/2026

3 Years of Conflict in Sudan. Thousands separated. But hope isn’t lost.

Despite losing everything, volunteers like Iman refuse to stop helping and are proving that even in the darkest circumstances, we can still choose to help each other.

Read her story here: https://www.redcross.ie/international-aid/sudan/

14/04/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 (𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧)

Are you passionate about humanitarian work and international law? The Irish Red Cross is offering an exciting International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Project Internship based in Dublin this summer.

🗓 Duration: June – September
📅 Schedule: 3 days per week (flexible)
⏰ Hours: 09:30 – 16:30 (flexible)

This role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience supporting key IHL initiatives, including:

✔️ Assisting in organising an IHL Conference
✔️ Supporting research, briefings, and advocacy work
✔️ Contributing to social media and awareness campaigns
✔️ Collaborating with humanitarian partners and expert

💡 Who should apply?
Candidates with a background in International Humanitarian Law or related fields, strong communication skills, and an interest in advocacy, events, and humanitarian impact. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝.

✨ Why apply?
Gain real-world experience with a global humanitarian network, expand your knowledge of IHL, and build valuable professional connections.

📍 Location: Dublin (Irish Red Cross HQ)
🗓 Deadline: Friday, 1st May at 6pm

Make a meaningful impact and be part of a global movement dedicated to alleviating human suffering.

Apply here: https://www.redcross.ie/careers/?hh_jid=203319

13/04/2026

What does it mean to protect humanity, even in the midst of conflict?

At the Irish Red Cross Corn Adomnáin 2026, students from across the country came together to explore one powerful idea: that even in war, there are rules. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) exists to limit suffering, protect civilians, and uphold dignity when it matters most.

Through passion, debate, and critical thinking, these future leaders demonstrated not only their understanding of IHL, but their commitment to a more humane world 🌍

Watch the video to see their dedication in action and be inspired by the voices shaping the future of humanitarian values.



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09/04/2026

Following the escalation of violence in April 2023, the conflict in Sudan is now entering its fourth year. Across the country, ongoing insecurity has triggered one of the largest and fastest‑deteriorating humanitarian crises in the world.
Communities in Khartoum, Kordofan and the Darfur region continue to experience severe disruption to daily life, widespread displacement and increasing barriers to essential services.

Even before the conflict, Sudan faced significant humanitarian needs. At the start of 2023, 15.8 million people required assistance. Today, a staggering two out of every three Sudanese people – roughly 33.7 million individuals – now require urgent assistance.

Over 71% of Sudan’s population lives below the poverty line. Those most affected include women, children and people with disabilities, many of whom face extreme deprivation.

Despite the scale of the emergency, Sudan remains largely absent from international focus, and humanitarian resources continue to fall well short of the level required to meet overwhelming needs.

The Irish Red Cross, in collaboration with Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners, continues to monitor the situation in Sudan to best support the Sudanese Red Crescent.

04/04/2026

Long after the fighting stops, anti-personnel mines remain. Silent threats that continue to harm civilians. Most tragically, children.

But there is hope. We've seen the power of global collective action through the Mine Ban Convention:

▪️Destroyed millions of stockpiled weapons.
▪️Provided critical, life-changing support to survivors.
▪️Restored contaminated land.

The progress is real, but the work is not done.

A mine-free world is possible. This , join us in saying no to these weapons and yes to a safer future.

02/04/2026

Meet Brook Madden, a dedicated Irish Red Cross volunteer from Limerick City Branch ❤️
Brook shares her inspiring journey and what volunteering means to her — from helping communities to making a real difference when it matters most.