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🌍 IFRC Weekly News – Episode 04 🎙️
As winter closes in, communities already exhausted by nearly three years of conflict are bracing for what may be their hardest season yet.
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As winter closes in, communities already exhausted by nearly three years of conflict are bracing for what may be their hardest season yet.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
Spotify: bit.ly/4r0lP3c
Apple: bit.ly/4p8hKIi
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🌍 IFRC Weekly News – Episode 04 🎙️
As winter closes in, communities already exhausted by nearly three years of conflict are bracing for what may be their hardest season yet.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
Spotify: bit.ly/4r0lP3c
Apple: bit.ly/4p8hKIi
As winter closes in, communities already exhausted by nearly three years of conflict are bracing for what may be their hardest season yet.
🎧 Listen to the full episode here:
Spotify: bit.ly/4r0lP3c
Apple: bit.ly/4p8hKIi
Local action, lasting resilience. 💪
Through the Afghan Red Crescent and IFRC’s Cash-for-Work initiative, 152 skilled returnees from Iran helped build flood-protection structures that now safeguard 2,700 households in Herat.
A safer future, built by the community.
Through the Afghan Red Crescent and IFRC’s Cash-for-Work initiative, 152 skilled returnees from Iran helped build flood-protection structures that now safeguard 2,700 households in Herat.
A safer future, built by the community.
November 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Local action, lasting resilience. 💪
Through the Afghan Red Crescent and IFRC’s Cash-for-Work initiative, 152 skilled returnees from Iran helped build flood-protection structures that now safeguard 2,700 households in Herat.
A safer future, built by the community.
Through the Afghan Red Crescent and IFRC’s Cash-for-Work initiative, 152 skilled returnees from Iran helped build flood-protection structures that now safeguard 2,700 households in Herat.
A safer future, built by the community.
Even when she struggles to find food for her family, Mouda Al-Hasanat volunteers with Palestine Red Crescent to deliver hot meals and aid across Gaza.
Volunteers like Mouda are the backbone of humanitarian response – yet too often, their safety is at risk. They must be protected. #ProtectHumanity
Volunteers like Mouda are the backbone of humanitarian response – yet too often, their safety is at risk. They must be protected. #ProtectHumanity
November 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Even when she struggles to find food for her family, Mouda Al-Hasanat volunteers with Palestine Red Crescent to deliver hot meals and aid across Gaza.
Volunteers like Mouda are the backbone of humanitarian response – yet too often, their safety is at risk. They must be protected. #ProtectHumanity
Volunteers like Mouda are the backbone of humanitarian response – yet too often, their safety is at risk. They must be protected. #ProtectHumanity
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At today's IFRC DREF Pledging Conference, Deputy Amb. Gillhoff announced Germany's pledge of € 3 million to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund for 2025/26, strengthening rapid and effective humanitarian assistance worldwide.
#PledgeForDREF
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#PledgeForDREF
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November 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
At today's IFRC DREF Pledging Conference, Deputy Amb. Gillhoff announced Germany's pledge of € 3 million to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund for 2025/26, strengthening rapid and effective humanitarian assistance worldwide.
#PledgeForDREF
@ifrc.org @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social
#PledgeForDREF
@ifrc.org @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social
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Amb. Leendertse met with IFRC SG Chapagain to discuss the federations's important humanitarian work.
🇩🇪& the @ifrc.org‘s share a strong commitment to accountability & innovation in delivering principled, locally led support. Looking forward to continuing this partnership!
@jaganchapagain.bsky.social
🇩🇪& the @ifrc.org‘s share a strong commitment to accountability & innovation in delivering principled, locally led support. Looking forward to continuing this partnership!
@jaganchapagain.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Amb. Leendertse met with IFRC SG Chapagain to discuss the federations's important humanitarian work.
🇩🇪& the @ifrc.org‘s share a strong commitment to accountability & innovation in delivering principled, locally led support. Looking forward to continuing this partnership!
@jaganchapagain.bsky.social
🇩🇪& the @ifrc.org‘s share a strong commitment to accountability & innovation in delivering principled, locally led support. Looking forward to continuing this partnership!
@jaganchapagain.bsky.social
🌍 NEW: IFRC Weekly News - Episode 01 🎙️
In our first episode, we look at Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, and what it tells us about the growing humanitarian impact of the climate crisis.
Listen to full episode here 👉 bit.ly/3LnaIkF
In our first episode, we look at Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, and what it tells us about the growing humanitarian impact of the climate crisis.
Listen to full episode here 👉 bit.ly/3LnaIkF
November 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🌍 NEW: IFRC Weekly News - Episode 01 🎙️
In our first episode, we look at Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, and what it tells us about the growing humanitarian impact of the climate crisis.
Listen to full episode here 👉 bit.ly/3LnaIkF
In our first episode, we look at Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, and what it tells us about the growing humanitarian impact of the climate crisis.
Listen to full episode here 👉 bit.ly/3LnaIkF
This Friday, we host our annual IFRC-DREF Pledging Conference, where partners come together to ensure our humanitarian fund stays ready for the next emergency.
What is DREF?
What is DREF?
November 5, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This Friday, we host our annual IFRC-DREF Pledging Conference, where partners come together to ensure our humanitarian fund stays ready for the next emergency.
What is DREF?
What is DREF?
The IFRC is horrified, shocked, and deeply saddened by the killing of five volunteers of the Sudanese Red Crescent who were on duty in the city of Bara, North Kordofan, on 27 October. Another three volunteers are still missing.
Our statement: bit.ly/47MCijS
Our statement: bit.ly/47MCijS
October 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The IFRC is horrified, shocked, and deeply saddened by the killing of five volunteers of the Sudanese Red Crescent who were on duty in the city of Bara, North Kordofan, on 27 October. Another three volunteers are still missing.
Our statement: bit.ly/47MCijS
Our statement: bit.ly/47MCijS
Over 300 rescuers joined “Półwysep 2025”, the largest-ever field exercise by the Polish Red Cross.
From firefighting to sea evacuations, teams trained day and night to be ready when it matters most. 💪
#RedCross #IFRC #DisasterResponse #Preparedness
From firefighting to sea evacuations, teams trained day and night to be ready when it matters most. 💪
#RedCross #IFRC #DisasterResponse #Preparedness
October 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Over 300 rescuers joined “Półwysep 2025”, the largest-ever field exercise by the Polish Red Cross.
From firefighting to sea evacuations, teams trained day and night to be ready when it matters most. 💪
#RedCross #IFRC #DisasterResponse #Preparedness
From firefighting to sea evacuations, teams trained day and night to be ready when it matters most. 💪
#RedCross #IFRC #DisasterResponse #Preparedness
When mothers learn, communities grow. When fathers join, change lasts. 🌱
Discover how local clubs in northern Nigeria are tackling malnutrition, one family at a time, on the #RedVestPodcast.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4o7Yfjk
Discover how local clubs in northern Nigeria are tackling malnutrition, one family at a time, on the #RedVestPodcast.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4o7Yfjk
October 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
When mothers learn, communities grow. When fathers join, change lasts. 🌱
Discover how local clubs in northern Nigeria are tackling malnutrition, one family at a time, on the #RedVestPodcast.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4o7Yfjk
Discover how local clubs in northern Nigeria are tackling malnutrition, one family at a time, on the #RedVestPodcast.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/4o7Yfjk
With a ceasefire offering a brief respite from violence, attention must now turn to what happens next. The IFRC is calling for a massive scaling up of aid and international support for Gaza.
Our statement 👉 bit.ly/4ol1xPD
Our statement 👉 bit.ly/4ol1xPD
IFRC Statement on Humanitarian Aid to Gaza: 'We must seize this crucial moment for Gaza’s people' | IFRC
Geneva, 17 October 2025 – With a ceasefire offering a brief respite from violence, attention must now turn to what happens next. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (I...
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October 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
With a ceasefire offering a brief respite from violence, attention must now turn to what happens next. The IFRC is calling for a massive scaling up of aid and international support for Gaza.
Our statement 👉 bit.ly/4ol1xPD
Our statement 👉 bit.ly/4ol1xPD
“For me, being a volunteer means standing beside people in their darkest hours.”
Meet Movahed, a volunteer with the Iranian Red Crescent Society for more than a decade, and see why protecting volunteers means protecting hope itself.
#ProtectHumanity
Meet Movahed, a volunteer with the Iranian Red Crescent Society for more than a decade, and see why protecting volunteers means protecting hope itself.
#ProtectHumanity
October 15, 2025 at 7:36 AM
“For me, being a volunteer means standing beside people in their darkest hours.”
Meet Movahed, a volunteer with the Iranian Red Crescent Society for more than a decade, and see why protecting volunteers means protecting hope itself.
#ProtectHumanity
Meet Movahed, a volunteer with the Iranian Red Crescent Society for more than a decade, and see why protecting volunteers means protecting hope itself.
#ProtectHumanity
60 years. One set of Principles.
From Vienna in 1965 to today’s frontlines, the Fundamental Principles remain the compass that makes humanitarian action possible.
From Vienna in 1965 to today’s frontlines, the Fundamental Principles remain the compass that makes humanitarian action possible.
October 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
60 years. One set of Principles.
From Vienna in 1965 to today’s frontlines, the Fundamental Principles remain the compass that makes humanitarian action possible.
From Vienna in 1965 to today’s frontlines, the Fundamental Principles remain the compass that makes humanitarian action possible.
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay under the theme "Mental health in emergencies".
Heartfelt thanks to our IFRC network teams for their unwavering commitment & compassion. Every day, they are on the ground, reaching out to people in every crisis, providing mental health support.
Heartfelt thanks to our IFRC network teams for their unwavering commitment & compassion. Every day, they are on the ground, reaching out to people in every crisis, providing mental health support.
October 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay under the theme "Mental health in emergencies".
Heartfelt thanks to our IFRC network teams for their unwavering commitment & compassion. Every day, they are on the ground, reaching out to people in every crisis, providing mental health support.
Heartfelt thanks to our IFRC network teams for their unwavering commitment & compassion. Every day, they are on the ground, reaching out to people in every crisis, providing mental health support.
The Fundamental Principals help us build trust for faster and more effective disaster response.
Communities know we are impartial.
Governments know we are reliable.
Together, we can support more people through our disaster response.
Communities know we are impartial.
Governments know we are reliable.
Together, we can support more people through our disaster response.
October 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The Fundamental Principals help us build trust for faster and more effective disaster response.
Communities know we are impartial.
Governments know we are reliable.
Together, we can support more people through our disaster response.
Communities know we are impartial.
Governments know we are reliable.
Together, we can support more people through our disaster response.
Then and now: the same Red Cross Red Crescent, the same commitment.
60 years on, the Fundamental Principles are still the difference between life and death for millions.
60 years on, the Fundamental Principles are still the difference between life and death for millions.
October 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Then and now: the same Red Cross Red Crescent, the same commitment.
60 years on, the Fundamental Principles are still the difference between life and death for millions.
60 years on, the Fundamental Principles are still the difference between life and death for millions.
Across borders.
Across conflicts.
Across decades.
The Fundamental Principles make it possible for the Red Cross and Red Crescent to reach people others cannot.
Across conflicts.
Across decades.
The Fundamental Principles make it possible for the Red Cross and Red Crescent to reach people others cannot.
October 6, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Across borders.
Across conflicts.
Across decades.
The Fundamental Principles make it possible for the Red Cross and Red Crescent to reach people others cannot.
Across conflicts.
Across decades.
The Fundamental Principles make it possible for the Red Cross and Red Crescent to reach people others cannot.
What is Ebola? What are the symptoms?
Learn more from our IFRC health expert, Bronwyn Nichol, Senior Officer Public Health in Emergencies.
Learn more from our IFRC health expert, Bronwyn Nichol, Senior Officer Public Health in Emergencies.
October 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
What is Ebola? What are the symptoms?
Learn more from our IFRC health expert, Bronwyn Nichol, Senior Officer Public Health in Emergencies.
Learn more from our IFRC health expert, Bronwyn Nichol, Senior Officer Public Health in Emergencies.
In Bourj el-Barajneh camp, Palestine Red Crescent volunteers, alongside the Lebanese Red Cross and with support from Gavi, go door to door to protect children’s health through life-saving vaccines. 💉❤️
October 1, 2025 at 9:42 AM
In Bourj el-Barajneh camp, Palestine Red Crescent volunteers, alongside the Lebanese Red Cross and with support from Gavi, go door to door to protect children’s health through life-saving vaccines. 💉❤️
Words of condemnation and care for families after the fact are not enough.
The declaration for the protection of humanitarian personnel is a chance to reverse deadly trends.
IFRC Secretary General and Australian Red Cross CEO wrote in the Guardian on why the violence must stop. lnkd.in/eNPfUB5P
The declaration for the protection of humanitarian personnel is a chance to reverse deadly trends.
IFRC Secretary General and Australian Red Cross CEO wrote in the Guardian on why the violence must stop. lnkd.in/eNPfUB5P
October 1, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Words of condemnation and care for families after the fact are not enough.
The declaration for the protection of humanitarian personnel is a chance to reverse deadly trends.
IFRC Secretary General and Australian Red Cross CEO wrote in the Guardian on why the violence must stop. lnkd.in/eNPfUB5P
The declaration for the protection of humanitarian personnel is a chance to reverse deadly trends.
IFRC Secretary General and Australian Red Cross CEO wrote in the Guardian on why the violence must stop. lnkd.in/eNPfUB5P
Disasters & emergencies take an immense toll not only on people’s physical health, but on their mental health & wellbeing too. Addressing global mental health and psychosocial needs is a vital part of the IFRC’s network work supporting healthy communities.
There is no health without mental health.
There is no health without mental health.
September 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Disasters & emergencies take an immense toll not only on people’s physical health, but on their mental health & wellbeing too. Addressing global mental health and psychosocial needs is a vital part of the IFRC’s network work supporting healthy communities.
There is no health without mental health.
There is no health without mental health.
This year marks the highest number of humanitarian workers killed on record.
🚫 This is unacceptable.
🚫 It violates international humanitarian law.
🚫 Even the protected Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are being ignored.
Together, we can and must protect those who protect others.
🚫 This is unacceptable.
🚫 It violates international humanitarian law.
🚫 Even the protected Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are being ignored.
Together, we can and must protect those who protect others.
September 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This year marks the highest number of humanitarian workers killed on record.
🚫 This is unacceptable.
🚫 It violates international humanitarian law.
🚫 Even the protected Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are being ignored.
Together, we can and must protect those who protect others.
🚫 This is unacceptable.
🚫 It violates international humanitarian law.
🚫 Even the protected Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems are being ignored.
Together, we can and must protect those who protect others.
It has never been more dangerous to be an aid worker.
The launch of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel at #UNGA80 is a commitment to uphold international law and take practical steps to protect humanitarian personnel.
The launch of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel at #UNGA80 is a commitment to uphold international law and take practical steps to protect humanitarian personnel.
September 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
It has never been more dangerous to be an aid worker.
The launch of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel at #UNGA80 is a commitment to uphold international law and take practical steps to protect humanitarian personnel.
The launch of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel at #UNGA80 is a commitment to uphold international law and take practical steps to protect humanitarian personnel.
At this year’s UN General Assembly our top priorities are:
⛑️Safeguarding humanitarian workers
🌍Acting on the climate crisis
⚕️Confronting non-communicable diseases
Together, we can turn commitments into action.
#UNGA
⛑️Safeguarding humanitarian workers
🌍Acting on the climate crisis
⚕️Confronting non-communicable diseases
Together, we can turn commitments into action.
#UNGA
September 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
At this year’s UN General Assembly our top priorities are:
⛑️Safeguarding humanitarian workers
🌍Acting on the climate crisis
⚕️Confronting non-communicable diseases
Together, we can turn commitments into action.
#UNGA
⛑️Safeguarding humanitarian workers
🌍Acting on the climate crisis
⚕️Confronting non-communicable diseases
Together, we can turn commitments into action.
#UNGA