News Release: Canadian Red Cross provides funding to support firefighting and FireSmart programming in @RMWoodBuffalo
Learn more: https://t.co/NCWqJyuhp5
New report ➡️ https://t.co/KceEzQLYBr
Three years into the conflict in #Sudan:
🔴 Over 11 million people displaced
🔴 4 million forced to flee the country
🔴 11,000+ missing persons cases
🔴 Health facilities destroyed
The cost of inaction is rising.
Drones & new tech are deepening suffering #Sudan harming civilians, destroying vital infrastructure, and disrupting humanitarian work. From our damaged Khartoum office, our Head of Delegation calls for restraint: #IHL must be respected. Today’s choices will shape #Sudan’s future
@FayMacsey Hi there, in Canada, blood donations are managed by Canadian Blood Services, not Red Cross. We suggest you get in touch with them: https://t.co/vTY4rkqgK4 . Thank you!
The Tumbler Ridge Tragedy Appeal will support those affected by the devastating events of the past week. 100% of the money raised will be used to help meet the needs and address the impacts on individuals, families, and communities. https://t.co/Ag7HJXprNL
Severe weather conditions are causing damaged buildings in Gaza to collapse leading to further tragic losses of life.
It is imperative that more humanitarian assistance, including durable shelter items are brought in.
Here, our staff and volunteers are at the game connecting with Canadians over the love of hockey and raising awareness and funds to support Canadian Red Cross emergency preparedness, relief, and long-term recovery efforts across Canada and around the world.⬆️
In 1988, when Hurricane Gilbert hit Jamaica, Canada was the first to send the @jamaicaredcross supplies, now Canadians have stepped up again in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
You can count on Canada to be a partner in delivering emergency relief to help those hit the hardest.
⛈️ Storms can hit unexpectedly. Be prepared for power outages:
💡Listen to local news
💡Have at least 3 days of emergency supplies available
💡Keep your gas tank at least half full
💡Ensure your flashlight has working batteries
Stay safe: https://t.co/ZHgc44FO7c
A 'weather bomb' is bringing strong wind gusts, coastal flood warnings, and heavy rain. The peak low will reach minimum pressure Tuesday evening and cross the province at a record-breaking deep pressure for November.
https://t.co/ey3lEu5Wyh
Working with @redcrosscanada, Canada is sending vital humanitarian supplies to Jamaica to support communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Blankets, hygiene kits, kitchen sets and other urgently needed relief supplies will be provided to those in need.
@CanadaJamaica
Today, we facilitated the safe return of 20 hostages to Israeli authorities and 1,809 Palestinian detainees to Gaza and the West Bank.
We call for the continued implementation of the agreement to allow families to receive their loved ones for dignified burial.
Read more: https://t.co/4mo3Ij5hw5
We have started a multi-phase operation to facilitate the release and transfer of hostages and detainees as part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Read more: https://t.co/jZoFK1t9u1
Thank you for supporting our Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo @CanadaDev@redcrosscanada. Our teams are on the ground doing their best to try to contain the outbreak.
Canada’s support will enable us to continue scaling up the humanitarian response in DRC.
We truly appreciate your partnership.
An outbreak of #Ebola was declared in #DRC and swift action is needed to help people affected and contain the spread of the disease. Canada is providing funding to @MSF_canada and @IFRC via @redcrosscanada to strengthen the response to this outbreak.
Swipe to learn more ➡An outbreak of #Ebola was declared in #DRC and swift action is needed to help people affected and contain the spread of the disease. Canada is providing funding to @MSF_canada and @IFRC via @redcrosscanada to strengthen the response to this outbreak.
Swipe to learn more ➡An outbreak of #Ebola was declared in #DRC and swift action is needed to help people affected and contain the spread of the disease. Canada is providing funding to @MSF_canada and @IFRC via @redcrosscanada to strengthen the response to this outbreak.
Swipe to learn more ➡An outbreak of #Ebola was declared in #DRC and swift action is needed to help people affected and contain the spread of the disease. Canada is providing funding to @MSF_canada and @IFRC via @redcrosscanada to strengthen the response to this outbreak.
Swipe to learn more ➡An outbreak of #Ebola was declared in #DRC and swift action is needed to help people affected and contain the spread of the disease. Canada is providing funding to @MSF_canada and @IFRC via @redcrosscanada to strengthen the response to this outbreak.
Swipe to learn more ➡️
Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones may all go by different names, but the biggest difference is all about location, location, location. @KMacTWN breaks down the difference.
https://t.co/96XWwLXh8i
This initiative is funded thanks to support from the Government of Canada [@canadadev] to help provide humanitarian assistance to people on the move in Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras and El Salvador. @CanEmbCRHNNI
In Miramar, Colón, the Panamanian Red Cross [@cruzrojapanama / @IFRC_es] is strengthening their prevention and response initiatives to respond to sexual and gender-based violence.
📸: Panamanian Red Cross
Dignity & mental health support kits are distributed to provide additional resources to survivors & other impacted community members. The Panamanian Red Cross is also taking steps to set up a mobile privacy space to provide a private and dignified area for psychological support.