Farida Begum has experienced the impact of river erosion more than once. Along the banks of the Jamuna River, she has lost her home twice and faced repeated displacement, while continuing to care for her family and support her four daughters. One of her daughters has also been affected by river erosion, highlighting the challenges many families face as climate-related risks continue to grow.

For years, the monsoon season brought uncertainty. Living in a damaged shelter, Farida and her family faced recurring concerns about safety, protection, and the future.

Today, Farida has a different story to share.

Through the Integrated Flood Resilience Programme (IFRP) Phase III, implemented by the @Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) with technical support from the @International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and funding from the @Government of the Republic of Korea, Farida received BDT 60,000 to support the reconstruction of her home. Combining the assistance with her own savings, she was able to build a safer and more dignified shelter, where her family has now been living for nearly a year.

Farida’s journey reflects the resilience of communities living with the impacts of climate change. Through safer shelter, strengthened preparedness, and support to recover from shocks, families are taking important steps towards a more secure future.

Every home rebuilt represents more than recovery, it represents hope, dignity, and resilience in the face of uncertainty.

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As climate-related disasters become more frequent and severe across Southern Africa, investing in Early Action, Anticipatory Action, and Preparedness has never been more important.

Bringing together humanitarian organizations, governments, the private sector, and communities, the IFRC Southern Africa Cluster Delegation is championing a shift from reactive disaster response to proactive resilience-building. Investing before disasters strike helps save lives, reduce human suffering, lower the cost of emergency response, and enable communities to recover faster and stronger.

Through the proposed Ubuntu Fund, stakeholders are exploring innovative ways to finance preparedness and resilience initiatives that protect vulnerable communities from climate-related shocks.
Investing in resilience today means protecting lives and livelihoods tomorrow.

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Since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes and continue to face extreme hardship, including hunger, disease, and ongoing violence. Despite the scale of the crisis, much of the suffering remains largely unseen by the world.

This video follows a visit by the Austrian Red Cross, together with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society and Austrian journalists, to an internally displaced persons camp in Atbara, where more than 16,000 people have sought refuge. Through powerful images and testimonies, the film offers a glimpse into the daily realities faced by families living in overcrowded conditions with limited access to healthcare, sanitation, and basic services.

The conflict in Sudan is one of the most severe humanitarian crises of our time. Over the past three years, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has supported millions of people across the country through healthcare, relief assistance, water and sanitation services, and emergency response efforts. But the needs remain immense, and continued international solidarity and humanitarian support are critical.

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From the Gaza Strip to the Jordan Red Crescent Hospital, Farah’s journey in search of treatment and a new chance at life continues beyond borders.

After leaving Gaza to access urgent medical care, Farah is now receiving support at the Jordan Red Crescent Hospital, where she has been fitted with a new prosthetic limb as part of her recovery journey.

Watch Farah’s story and witness the strength, resilience, and humanitarian support helping her take new steps toward the future.

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Every year on 8 May, World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day honours the people who form the heart of the IFRC network and the wider Movement, the dedicated volunteers and staff who stand alongside communities in times of crisis.

This year’s theme, United in Humanity, reflects a simple but powerful truth: those who respond to emergencies are not separate from the communities they serve — they are part of them. They are neighbours, friends, colleagues, and family members who step forward in moments of fear, loss, and uncertainty, offering support and reminding others that they are not alone.

Today, we pay tribute to their compassion and courage. We remember those who have lost their lives while helping others, and we renew our commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of humanitarian workers everywhere.

For more than a century, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has stood beside communities in their most difficult moments. In a world often marked by division, we continue to choose unity. We choose humanity. Together, we are United in Humanity.

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With support from PIROI - Croix-Rouge française and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office via the British Red Cross, the Croix-Rouge Malagasy has reached 2,000 households with cash assistance and 1,000 families with emergency kits across 4 hard-to-reach villages.

Through a 7.5 million CHF appeal, the IFRC aims to support 45,000 families across Madagascar in the months ahead.

You can help more families rebuild via ifrc.org

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One year on from the Myanmar earthquake, we stand alongside communities in recovery, honoring the strength, resilience, and solidarity that have carried them forward. ❤️

From emergency response to rebuilding lives, the incredible dedication of Myanmar Red Cross volunteers, staff, and leaders, supported by partners, has made a lasting impact where it matters most: within communities.

Today, we’re grateful to share a moment inside the home of one community member, a reminder that recovery is not just about rebuilding structures, but restoring dignity, hope, and livelihoods.

As we move forward, our commitment continues: supporting recovery through shelter, livelihoods, and disaster risk reduction, hand in hand with communities every step of the way.

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Recording of the launch event of the World Disasters Report 2026: Truth, trust and humanitarian action in the age of harmful information

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Across Cameroon, families are facing rising hunger as conflict, climate shocks and economic hardship collide. Crops are failing, prices are rising, and vulnerable communities are struggling to cope.

In this video, hear directly from people affected by the crisis and see how the Cameroon Red Cross, with support from partners, is delivering life-saving assistance and helping communities rebuild resilience.

Humanitarian action is making a difference — but needs continue to grow. Urgent support is essential to protect lives, livelihoods and dignity.

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Disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity around the world — from storms and floods to wildfires and earthquakes. But while hazards may be unavoidable, the level of human suffering they cause is not.
This video explains the proposed international Treaty on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters (PPED) and why stronger disaster laws and global cooperation are essential to protect communities before, during, and after emergencies. The PPED treaty aims to improve disaster preparedness, strengthen international humanitarian assistance, and ensure faster, more coordinated support for people affected by disasters — especially the most vulnerable.
Through real-world examples, the video highlights how clearer legal frameworks can help governments and humanitarian organizations respond more effectively when crises strike.
The initiative is supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) as part of its global work on Disaster Law.
Learn more about Disaster Law:
:point_right: https://www.ifrc.org/disaster-law

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Months of failed rains have pushed communities in Somaliland and Puntland into crisis. Crops have failed, water sources have dried up, and families are being forced to make impossible choices to survive.

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Across the Asia-Pacific, climate change is no longer a distant threat — it’s a daily reality. Every year, millions of people face stronger storms, rising waters, and growing uncertainty. Some are forced to leave their homes. Others are trapped, unable to move without support.

In Bangladesh alone, extreme weather has triggered more than 21 million internal displacements between 2008 and 2024. In 2023, with the support of the IFRC, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) reached 3.4 million people through disaster response and early recovery, and 926,000 through long-term programmes.

This five-minute documentary explores the lives of fishing communities as climate change reshapes their livelihoods and forces displacement.

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Since August 2017, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), together with the IFRC and Red Cross Red Crescent partners, has been alongside displaced families from Myanmar - at the forefront of one of the largest, longest-running humanitarian responses in the world.

For eight years and counting, BDRCS teams have worked tirelessly in Cox’s Bazar and beyond to provide lifesaving assistance — from shelter, health, and clean water to protection and community support for displaced Rohingya families and vulnerable host communities alike. Despite immense needs and growing funding shortfalls, this sustained humanitarian action has supported hundreds of thousands of people dependent on aid as the crisis remains unresolved.

Watch the story of their commitment, solidarity, and resilience — and how the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement continues to stand with communities affected by protracted displacement.

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Three months on from Hurricane Melissa, Red Cross volunteers across Jamaica continue to support families with care, dignity, and hope, long after the headlines fade. Now is when your support matters most.

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