November 29
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Kenya: Change Minds and Saving Lives in the Aftermath of Catastrophe
Growing up as a young girl in rural Kenya, I remember dreaming up of a successful life after pursuing the education that my mother could never have in her time. Read more »
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Nigeria: Emergency Appeal to Provide Support After Devastating Floods [press release]
Mohamed Momo, 58, lives in the village of Ozahi, in Kogi State, and still finds it difficult to find the words to describe the nightmare he and his neighbours have lived through... Read more »
November 26
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Nigeria: The Scars of Nigeria's Devastating Flooding [press release]
The scars left by devastating flooding in Nigeria are still raw in many communities. Floodwaters have receded but now a new disaster is unfolding. The few who are returning to... Read more »
November 21
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Kenya: One Year After Drought, a New Initiative Is Leading to a Bumper Harvest [press release]
One year after the Kenyans for Kenya Drought Initiative began, one of the areas, Walda Location in Sololo District, Moyale is already reaping the fruits of the work. Read more »
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Nigeria: The Worst Flooding in 40 Years Leaves Close to Half a Million Nigerians Fighting for Their Lives [press release]
As Nigeria copes with its worst flooding in 40 years, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is calling for assistance to help thousands of... Read more »
November 18
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Southern Africa: The Long, Slow Tragedy of Chronic Hunger [press release]
On the third page of a recent edition of Malawi's leading daily newspaper, there was a small article which said the number of people facing hunger in the country is now 1.97... Read more »
November 16
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Burundi: Returning Refugees Face Hardship [press release]
With more than 35,000 Burundian refugees preparing to be repatriated from Tanzania, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is today warning... Read more »
November 7
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Botswana: Immediate Relief and Long-Term Preparedness Are the Key to Rebuilding After Storms [press release]
It was the first time the rains had come so early, and they came hard in western Botswana, catching many people unaware. The damage caused in Inalegolo village in the Kgalagadi... Read more »
November 2
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Sierra Leone: Red Cross Nar Salone Takes to the Airwaves [press release]
The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society has launched a new weapon in the fight against cholera. The society has taken to the airwaves to provide people with information and advice on... Read more »
October 31
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Senegal: IFRC President Visits Families Hit By the Floods [press release]
Tadateru Konoé, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), recently paid a visit to families affected by severe flooding in... Read more »
October 22
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Africa: Red Cross Red Crescent Signs Partnerships With Key African Stakeholders [press release]
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) today entered into formal partnerships with two key African stakeholders, paving the way for increased... Read more »
October 19
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Africa: Investing in Africa [press release]
They come from across Africa; young men and women representing dozens of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies. And they come with one purpose. To brainstorm. To collectively map out a... Read more »
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Africa: Investing in Africa - the Opportunities of a Changing Continent [press release]
Three big trends stand out when reflecting on international aid to Africa in recent years. The first trend is the notable successes in key health indicators: particularly HIV... Read more »
October 18
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Burundi: Free Radio Airtime Increasing Red Cross Visibility [press release]
Ariane Ngoti, communications assistant in charge of radio broadcasting at Burundi Red Cross says Red Cross visibility has increased dramatically since 2009, when volunteers started... Read more »
October 16
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Africa: Looking Back - the Tyranny of Hunger [press release]
For many people, hunger is nothing new; it's often just a part of life's daily grind. In many parts of Africa, communities find themselves in its grip again and again - unable to... Read more »
October 12
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Africa: Refining the Social Contract for Health to Build On the Millennium Development Goals [press release]
On 16 October 2012 from 11am to 12.30pm, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in partnership with other organisations, will be holding the... Read more »
October 10
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Burundi: Tugire Ubuntu! May the Practice of Humanity Last Forever [press release]
After visiting volunteers in Burundi, you will remember these phrases. One person calls out: "Tugire ubuntu" ("May the practice of humanity last forever"). Another answers: "Imisi... Read more »
October 4
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Niger: Discovering the Impact of Malnutrition Among Children in Niger [press release]
More than one million children in West Africa are at risk of acute malnourishment due to the drought, and this has effects beyond the immediate needs for sustenance. Malnutrition... Read more »
October 3
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Burundi: Dawning of a Bright Future and a Hope to Continue Living [press release]
Nzinizirira Angeline, a 67-year-old window, has survived though tragedies including the death of her husband and seven children. She smiles and is thankful that she has one... Read more »
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Nigeria: IFRC Launches Emergency Appeal As Severe Flooding Displaces Over 60,000 People Across Nigeria [press release]
Severe flooding in Nigeria has left at least 148 people dead and displaced over 64,000 people across 18 of the country's 38 States. Torrential downpours in recent weeks have caused... Read more »
September 30
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Niger: Money, Seeds and a Plan for the Future Will Help Villagers Thrive [press release]
For many families in Niger, the gap between harvests has become stretched out by the drought that has been experienced all over the Sahel region. The Red Cross Society of Niger... Read more »
September 24
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Kenya: From Riot Refugee to Proud Volunteer [press release]
The air is thick with the stench from rubbish, dirt and smoke. Were there not countless children running around laughing, the sight of huts built from waste material and mountains... Read more »
September 20
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Niger: Cycle of Drought and Poor Harvest Leads to Hunger and Despair [press release]
Before the drought began in Niger, Adama Yacouba and her family could eat twice a day, now they can only afford one single meal per day. Read more »
September 14
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Niger: Nutrition Clinics Offer Hope in the Midst of a Drought [press release]
Mariama Amadou's five-year-old son died of starvation in March. Now her ten-month-old daughter Salamou is suffering from severe malnutrition. More than one million children in West... Read more »
September 11
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West Africa: Societies Working Together Across Borders to Improve Food Security [press release]
The Qatar Red Crescent Society works with partner National Societies in countries including Mali and Niger in areas including food security, health and sanitation. Read more »
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