August 01
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Somalia: How Breastfeeding Helps Save Lives [press release]
Today sees the start of World Breastfeeding Week, a time to promote the benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and children. Breastfeeding provides the safest and most... Read more »
July 31
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Nigeria: Musa's Story, Life As a Volunteer [press release]
Musa Salihu, a 31-year-old father of six, lives in the small village of Mozum Ose in Kogi State, on the banks of the River Benue. In 2012, the Benue broke its banks and floodwater... Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Red Cross Volunteers Ready to Assist at Polling Stations Across Zimbabwe [press release]
As millions of Zimbabweans head to vote in the presidential election today, more than 1,000 local Red Cross volunteers trained in first aid will be positioned at polling stations... Read more »
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Egypt: Emergency Action Teams Assisting the Injured During New Wave of Protests in Egypt [press release]
Violent clashes in Egypt are once more being reported. Casualties are rising and hundreds of Egyptians affected by the violence need assistance. With the escalation of tension in... Read more »
July 30
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Tanzania: Red Cross Joins UN Foundation to Fight Malaria in Nyarugusu Refugee Camp [press release]
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), together with the Tanzania Red Cross National Society and the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But... Read more »
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Tanzania: Little Mtiki's Fight Against Malaria [press release]
Mtiki is 13 months old. For most of his life he has been sick, in and out of hospitals, health care clinics, and doctors' offices. Mtiki was born in the Nyarugusu refugee camp in... Read more »
July 29
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Congo-Kinshasa: Papa Panzu - the Father of the Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of the Congo [press release]
It is with sparkling eyes that Paul Panzu Mambiku relates his story of joining the Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 56 years ago. Known as Papa Panzu, the father... Read more »
July 24
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Nigeria: Bringing Happiness Back to Martha [press release]
In the latter half of 2012, Nigeria experienced its worst flooding in more than 40 years, and people are now rebuilding their lives with the support of the Nigerian Red Cross... Read more »
July 22
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Central Africa: Facing the Challenges of Forced Migration in Host Communities [press release]
As refugees pour over the border into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), they don't know what awaits them. Forced to flee the violence between the government and Seleka... Read more »
July 18
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Uganda: Transit camp set up for refugees from Congo [press release]
He could not afford to leave his goat behind. Clad in a pink shirt, this Democratic Republic of the Congo native crossed the border into Uganda carrying his precious cargo on his... Read more »
July 17
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Nigeria: Building Homes, Building Resilience [press release]
The Niger River had always been generous to Issa Adoza, providing the 68-year-old with tilapia to feed his eight children and water during the rainy season to help his crops to... Read more »
July 16
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Namibia: Urgent Food Aid Needed to Save Lives in Drought-stricken Namibia [press release]
The headline in Namibia's national newspaper is dramatic: 38 die of starvation in the first five months of 2013, and it's just the tip of the iceberg as the drought enters its most... Read more »
July 15
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Congo-Kinshasa: A New Mother's Flight to Safety in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [press release]
It was a happy occasion when, earlier this year, Victoire Ngouka gave birth to twins. But the 21-year-old new mother did not have much time to settle in with her little ones in her... Read more »
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Uganda: Red Cross Society Helps Relocate 65,000 Congolese Refugees [press release]
The Uganda Red Cross Society is mobilizing staff and volunteers to assist in the relocation of 65,500 refugees who have fled violence in northern Democratic Republic of Congo... Read more »
July 10
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Central African Republic: Opening the Door to Families Fleeing Violence in Central African Republic [press release]
Yvette Nzwambe is a mother of eight who, despite living in extremely challenging circumstances, has opened up her modest home to welcome 40 refugees who have fled conflict in... Read more »
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Africa: Programme Launched to Reduce Risk of Disasters in Growing African Cities [press release]
Over the last few years, it has been recognized that urban areas are not just places where economic opportunity is growing side by side with risk and vulnerability. This is due to... Read more »
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Nigeria: Building Disaster Response Capacity in Nigeria [press release]
Isioma Ben-Okeke knows the destruction flood waters can cause. As an employee with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigeria's coordinating agency for the management... Read more »
July 09
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Namibia: Putting a Face to Hunger as Drought Takes Hold in Namibia
They are the cries of hunger that leave a mother feeling utterly helpless. And Uthona Kulunga, a mother of 11 children, is running out of options. "The situation is so critical... Read more »
July 08
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Namibia: Hundreds of Thousands Need Urgent Food Aid As Drought Grips Namibia [press release]
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal of 1,215,010 Swiss francs (1,284,959 US dollars) to assist thousands of... Read more »
July 02
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Nigeria: Red Cross Braces for Flooding in Nigeria [press release]
When floods hit Nigeria in 2012, communities in several states were caught unprepared. It was the worst flooding the country had experienced in 40 years, affecting 7 million... Read more »
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Nigeria: "The Red Cross Has Brought Me Great Relief" [press release]
"This is an experience I will never forget because, without this assistance, the village would still be in ruins," says Alhaji Gimba Suleiman, a 72-year-old rice farmer from Ozahi,... Read more »
July 01
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Namibia: Humanitarian Assistance Urgently Required As Drought Worsens in Namibia
Urgent humanitarian assistance is needed in Namibia as the impact and effects of drought worsen, leaving people struggling to find food, suffering from malnutrition and selling... Read more »
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Central Africa: A Mother's Worry [press release]
When conflict came to her village in Central African Republic, Rosalie Gére Yagbandi, like many other mothers, took her nine children and fled to neighbouring Democratic... Read more »
June 28
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Malawi: IFRC Secretary General Calls for More Community Participation for Sustainable Development [press release]
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Secretary General Bekele Geleta has started his five day visit to Malawi with a call to vulnerable... Read more »
June 26
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Burundi: Upholding Women and Girls' Dignity - Managing Menstrual Hygiene in Emergency Situations [press release]
In and of themselves, sanitary pads are not life-saving items, but they do play a crucial role in preserving a woman's health and dignity, and keeping her from harm, especially for... Read more »
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