“When I entered their homes, the women did not see me as a stranger; they saw me as one of their own.

"They opened up to me, spoke freely, and shared things they had never told anyone before."

"We speak the same language, live in the same culture, and understand each other’s lives.

That connection made all the difference.”

These are the words of Sharifa, a community-based health and first aid trainer with the Afghan Red Crescent Society, who was part of a team of women volunteers responding in the aftermath of a 6.0 magnitude earthquake in August 2025.

Rooted in communities, present in 191 countries, and backed by global coordination and influence. These are the essential elements that define the IFRC Network of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and its 16 million community based volunteers. Trusted, local faces delivering life-saving support before, during and after crisis, in every corner of the globe. At a time when the humanitarian sector is under scrutiny, we are proving every day that our local, everywhere presence is having a life-saving and life-changing impact.

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A passionate athlete and coach, Yazid was injured in a missile strike — now, with a new prosthetic limb and renewed determination, he dreams of running again thanks to the Egyptian Red Crescent’s support.

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After losing his leg and much of his family in a bombing in Gaza, Muhammad rebuilds his life in Cairo with the support of the Egyptian Red Crescent, taking his first steps toward hope.

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Once a farmer in Gaza, Ibrahim lost his leg to shelling but found strength again in Egypt, learning to walk with a prosthesis through the care of the Egyptian Red Crescent.

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See how the Bangladesh Red Crescent, with support from the IFRC, helps people like this woman recover from devastating floods by helping them restart and grow their home-based businesses.

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Meet Surma Akter from Lakshmipur, Bangladesh, a resilient mother who faced the devastating impact of the 2024 eastern floods. She lost her home, latrine, and livelihood. But with the unwavering support of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) and partners, she and many more are rebuilding their lives.

Surma, with her new tailoring business, she is not just making dresses; she’s weaving dreams for her children’s education and uplifting her community with positivity, one stitch at a time. As part of this joint flood operation, over 302,000 people across the districts of Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur and other districts are finding renewed hope.

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This episode Red Vest podcast takes you on an immersive journey to remote villages in northern Nigeria. There, you will meet the Mothers Clubs and Papas Clubs that are challenging social norms in order to tackle a severe and persistent hunger crisis and improve the health of their communities. We’ll also introduce you to another very important character known as “Tom Brown.” But you’ll have to listen to the episode to learn how Tom Brown is helping to bring thousands of children back from the brink of severe malnutrition.

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From early warning systems to local training and community action, every effort helps strengthen resilience before the storms arrive, showcasing the importance of preparedness.
This video highlights the collective work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent across the Asia Pacific region, ensuring communities are ready when disasters strike. Because when we’re #ReadyfortheRains, we’re ready to save lives. 🌧️

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In case of a big disaster or armed conflict, visible damage draws most attention: collapsed buildings, flooded streets, medical needs, or urgent shortages of food, water and shelter. But many wounds are invisible. Long after bridges have been rebuilt, emergencies can leave fear, grief and uncertainty in people's lives. Before, during and after disasters, we must have eye for mental health. Because mental health is just as important as physical health. Also during emergencies.

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Sixty years ago, on 8 October 1965, the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement were formally adopted at the 20th International Conference of the Red Cross in Vienna. Since then, these seven principles – Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality — have made life-saving humanitarian action possible in disasters, armed conflicts, and crises around the world. But today, principled humanitarian action is under pressure, from politicization of aid, attacks on humanitarian workers, disinformation, and shrinking humanitarian space. As we mark this 60th anniversary, we reaffirm our commitment to these Fundamental Principles and call on all States and actors to respect and protect them, so that humanity can continue to prevail where it’s needed most.

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