The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS)

Official X account for The South African Red Cross Society. Posts about our humanitarian interventions in South Africa. Always Needed, Always There

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

SARCS, together with ICRC, is proud to be part of the University of Robben Island International Literary Festival, taking place from 29 October to 1 November 2026, celebrating history, heritage and the Red Cross's humanitarian legacy.
#SARCS #ICRC #RobbenIsland

[Jean-Nicolas Paquet-Rouleau @JNPaquetRouleau]

Honored to join the panel 'From Robben Island to the World: Humanity, Dignity & Int’l Law' by @RedCrossSA & @ICRC. A powerful reminder that the courage and resilience of the past must inspire us to uphold IHL and keep faith in the promise of international law. #IHL #Humanity

[German Consul General @GermanyCapetown]

Insightful discussion at @robben_island: From Robben Island to the World: Humanity, Dignity & Int‘l Law organised by @RedcrossSa & @ICRC.🙏🏽 for sharing experiences as former pol. prisoners & thoughts on importance of impartiality & neutrality & civic engagement. @CrisisActionGER

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

Today, SARCS and the ICRC convened a high-level panel at Robben Island Museum under the theme “From Robben Island to the World: Humanity, Dignity and International Law.” Distinguished voices reflected on the enduring importance of humanity and dignity.
#unitedinhumanity

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

SARCS, alongside ICRC Regional Delegation Head Mr Jean-Nicolas Paquet-Rouleau and his delegate, joined the Robben Island Museum to commemorate the International Day of Political Prisoners (IDPP) in Cape Town.

#SARCS #ICRC #RobbenIsland #IDPP #OnTheSideOfHumanity

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

🌍 From Robben Island to the World: Humanity, Dignity & International Law

Meet Lesego Louw, Programme Director & Panel Facilitator, and HRH Queen Ntokozo kaMayisela Zulu, Guest & Speaker, at our high-level panel discussion.

📅 31 October 2026 | 🕚 11:00
📍 Robben Island

#SARCS

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

🌍 Meet Jean-Nicolas Paquet-Rouleau, ICRC Head of Delegation for Southern Africa and panellist at the Robben Island University Museum Festival.

📅 31 Oct | 🕚 11:00 | 📍 Robben Island

#RobbenIsland #SARCS #ICRC

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

🌍 From Robben Island to the World

Join ICRC & SARCS for a high-level panel on humanity, dignity and international humanitarian law.

📅 31 Oct | 🕚 11:00 | 📍 Robben Island

#ICRC #SARCS #RobbenIsland

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

🌍 From Robben Island to the World: Humanity, Dignity & International Law

Join the ICRC & SARCS for a high-level panel at the Robben Island University Museum Festival, reflecting on shared history, human dignity and international law.

📅 31 Oct | 🕚 11:00 AM
📍 Robben Island

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

🌍 From Robben Island to the World: Humanity, Dignity and International Law.

Join the ICRC and SARCS for a high-level dialogue on humanity, dignity and international law.

📅 31 October 2026 | 11:00
📍 Robben Island

#Humanity #IHL #SARCS #ICRC

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

Regional Disaster Preparedness Workshop 2026

SARCS joins partners in strengthening preparedness and collaboration under the theme “Anticipating the Cascading Impacts of El Niño.” SARCS volunteers are on standby to provide first aid services and support participant safety.

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

🌍 Meet our first panellist, Mr Molefi J. Takalo, Secretary-General & CEO of SARCS, at the Robben Island University Museum Festival.

Join the conversation on humanity, dignity & international humanitarian law.

📅 31 Oct 2026 | 📍 Robben Island

#RobbenIsland #SARCS #ICRC

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

🌍 From Robben Island to the World: Join the ICRC and SARCS on 31 October 2026 at 11:00 AM for a high-level panel reflecting on humanity, dignity and international humanitarian law.

📍 Robben Island
#Humanity #Dignity #IHL #ICRC #SARCS #RobbenIsland

[IFRC @ifrc]

Preparedness starts long before the first case.

Following confirmed Ebola cases in Kenya, the @KenyaRedCross is drawing on months of preparation to support the Ministry of Health-led response.

With 1,200 volunteers deployed, teams are supporting community surveillance, screening at points of entry and infection prevention, while listening to people’s concerns and addressing misinformation.

Trusted information, trained volunteers and strong community connections are essential to help prevent further transmission and save lives.

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

@IFRCAfrica @MpumalangaGov @DisasterCentre For More Updates, please go to our website https://t.co/X0amJDyP1W and follow us across all our social media platforms

#AlwaysNeededAlwaysThere

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

On 9 October 2026, the Red Cross Kroonstad Branch joined Tshepong Clinic’s Mental Health Fun Walk and Awareness Programme, promoting mental well-being, healthy lifestyles and community support.

There is no health without mental health. Together, we can break the stigma.

[The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) @RedcrossSa]

@IFRCAfrica @MpumalangaGov @DisasterCentre SARCS convened its National Governing Board Ordinary Meeting from 9–11 October 2026 to review organisational progress, strengthen governance and advance its humanitarian mandate.

Together, we remain committed to building a stronger Red Cross for every community.