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Libya's Defense Ministry is partnering with the Red Cross to expand humanitarian training programs that will help protect human rights and locate missing persons. The collaboration marks a meaningful step forward for humanitarian efforts in the region.
After years of near-complete closure, the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened for limited Palestinian foot traffic in both directions. Fifty people will be able to cross each way on the first day, marking a significant step toward reconnecting families and communities.
Young people are transforming disaster relief in Iowa, driving a 25% jump in Red Cross volunteers over three years. The agency now has 1,200 active volunteers statewide, with Gen Z leading the charge through school-based Red Cross Clubs.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is becoming a major player in global humanitarian response, with volunteers bringing hope to millions across the country. This year's World Red Cross Day celebrated growing public awareness around life-saving blood donation as misconceptions fade and more Nigerians step up to help.
A federal committee has verified that Cross River State owns 119 oil wells that have been generating revenue for neighboring Akwa Ibom State since 2008. The finding could restore billions in annual income to Cross River and resolve a nearly two-decade dispute.
Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo just made Winter Olympics history by winning all six cross-country races at the Milano Cortina Games. The 29-year-old from Oslo now holds 11 Winter Olympic gold medals, more than any athlete ever.
At Offutt Air Force Base, 12 Red Cross volunteers handle daily pharmacy operations while providing emergency support to military families. Their work keeps medical services running smoothly and connects service members with loved ones during crises.
After years of near-complete isolation, Gaza's Rafah border crossing with Egypt is showing signs of activity as limited travel resumes. The reopening marks a critical step forward in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.
After 20 months of closure, Gaza's Rafah border crossing has partially reopened, allowing sick and wounded Palestinians to reach Egyptian hospitals for life-saving treatment. The move brings hope to 20,000 patients desperately waiting for medical care.
When tornadoes tore through southeast Louisiana, Red Cross volunteers showed up the next morning with supplies, financial help, and a promise to stay. Over 50 people across 18 households are getting the support they need to rebuild.
As Winter Storm Fern brings freezing temperatures and power outages across Louisiana, the American Red Cross is calling on residents to help their neighbors stay warm and safe. No experience needed—just two hours of training gets you ready to make a difference.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened today on a trial basis, offering hope to thousands of Palestinians seeking medical care and a chance to return home. The reopening marks a key milestone in the second phase of the ceasefire agreement.
On February 17, 1863, five compassionate leaders gathered in Geneva and created an organization that would save countless lives across the globe. Their meeting sparked the International Committee of the Red Cross and established the rules of war that protect people to this day.
Forty Palestinians, including women and children, crossed back into Gaza from Egypt this week, reuniting families after months of separation. Among them were patients who had been receiving critical medical treatment abroad.
As the Pacific braces for a more active hurricane season, the Red Cross is preparing neighbors to help neighbors when disaster strikes. Community members across Hawaii can now learn free shelter operation skills before storms arrive.
Across Hawaii, Guam, and American Samoa, volunteers make up more than 90% of the Red Cross workforce, creating a multigenerational culture of service. Meet the Alarcon family, where parents and two Gen Z kids teach lifesaving skills together.
When the Highway 82 Fire forced families from their homes, Red Cross volunteers and local church groups turned Seldon Park into a beacon of hope for displaced residents. Community members are providing meals, supplies, and compassion to those who lost everything.
Volunteers are joining firefighters to install free smoke alarms in 150 LaGrange homes on March 28, protecting families from the home fires that claim seven lives every day across America. Since 2014, this Red Cross program has saved over 2,500 lives.
After an ice storm knocked out power across Louisiana, the Red Cross is calling for volunteers to staff emergency shelters. Training takes just two hours and can be done from home.
When a burst water main flooded the street outside a Chicago elementary school, crossing guard Joe Sass carried students one by one to keep them safe and dry. His simple act of kindness captured from above reminded everyone what caring for kids really means.
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