Tonga Red Cross

Preventing and alleviate human suffering in Tonga, focussing on disaster management, persons with disabilities, health promotion & humanitarian laws and values.

[Tonga Red Cross @TongaRedCross]

Today is World Humanitarian Day 2025!
#WorldHumanitarianDay #ActForHumanity #ProtectHumanity
This year’s theme:
"Strengthening global solidarity and empowering local communities"
#ActForHumanity #ProtectHumanity #WorldHumanitarianDay2025

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Community Action for a Greener Future!
Today, 14th August, the Tonga Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the Town Officer of Kotu Island and the local community, came together to plant trees along the coastal area of Kotu. Funded by #UK in Tonga.

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GUARDIANS OF SAFETY: OFFICIAL LAUNCH IN HA‘APAI!
On the 10 of July, marks a historic step for Ha‘afeva! We deeply thank:
- New Zealand Red Cross for funding the Evacuation centre
- UK Government in Tonga for powering the siren system

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Yesterday, our ‘Ofa Tui mo e ‘Amanaki teachers embarked on special visits to their students, bringing not just boxes of biscuits, but heaps of encouragement and hope! The joy on our students faces said it all 🥰🥰.

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Yesterday (26th June) marked another important step in our humanitarian work. We collaborated with our dedicated NGO partners for a scheduled pickup at the Tonga Red Cross Headquarters. 🥰🥰

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🤝 Celebrating Generosity! Today, TRCS was honored to receive the wonderful 2025 donation from Anda Enterprises Co. Ltd.

MALO ‘AUPITO, ANDA ENTERPRISES CO. LTD.! Your steadfast support for humanitarian work in Tonga is invaluable and inspires us all.

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Tonga Red Cross Society is pleased to announce the beginning of a new project, the construction of the Evacuation Center at Lulunga, Ha'afeva .

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Canadian High Commissioner, Joanne Lemay visited Tonga Red Cross Society to witness firsthand the positive impact of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative program has made towards our 'Ofa Tui moe 'Amanaki (O.T.A) students and families.

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Thank you for generously volunteering your time at Tonga Red Cross Society. Your willingness to give your time and service is greatly appreciated. Your support towards our humanitarian organization allows us to continue to fulfill our mission and serve the people in our community

[Tonga Red Cross @TongaRedCross]

Mateuteu ki ha Fakatamaki.

#tokateu

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Cyclone Season is officially here. Are you prepared ?

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"When I must reach those in need, I don't care how far I have to go, how rough the sea is, or how dark the night becomes. My phone becomes my humble torch, guiding me towards those who need to be reached, to offer a glimmer of hope in their darkest hours."
#nomatterwhat

[IFRC Asia Pacific @IFRCAsiaPacific]

In the wake of heavy rainfalls and landslides, @NepalRedCross provided immediate support to affected communities by
📳 disseminating early warning messages
⛺️transferring people to a safe shelter
📦providing relief items

[Tonga Red Cross @TongaRedCross]

TRCS Secretary General Mr Sione Taumoefolau was invited to meet her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Latufu'ipeka Halaevalu Mata'aho Tuku'aho and received a very generous donation on behalf of Champion Volunteers of the Australia Red Cross Gunnedah Branch.

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TRCS answers a call for support from our Psychiatric Ward in Vaiola Hospital during this cold winter season with the need for more blankets for their patients. 🤝🏼

#StayWarmThisWinter

#humanitarianaid

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TRCS staff supported by IFRC & NZRC delegates has begun reaching out to the communities of the main island (Tongatapu) to further discuss about the 5% contribution provided under the project TRCS household recovery assistance.

#Humanitarianaid

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TONGA RED CROSS SOCIETY HOUSEHOLD RECOVERY ASSISTANCE.
As part of our recovery activities, this offers some households cash assistance proposed to cover the 5% of the total cost of their new homes being built by MOI under the HHTHHP Volcanic Eruption Tsunami recovery program.

[Jagan Chapagain @jagan_chapagain]

Red Cross flag flies high on top of Mount Everest!!!

Thank you Mingma Sherpa for carrying the flag. You have provided in inspiration to all Red Cross Red Crescent volunteers around the world.

[Alexander Matheou @AJMatheou]

Red Cross leaders from 14 Pacific Island states are meeting in Fiji now.

They are talking about the lived experience of climate change - increased storms, flooding, and villages already lost to the sea.

We are planning for the resilience needed to face this growing threat.

[IFRC Asia Pacific @IFRCAsiaPacific]

#PressRelease From the #RedCross Pacific Leaders' Meeting held this week: The escalating impact from climate hazards will destroy decades of dev't progress in the #Pacific if there is not a major shift fr disaster response to anticipatory action. Read more https://t.co/DlcROnANTZ