Archive for March, 2011
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Pakistan Red Crescent Society Emergency Response Team Balochistan branch
Posted on March 29, 2011 | No CommentsFrom fires and floods to festivals, our volunteers are always ready to offer help wherever it's needed. Whether making a cup of tea, helping evacuees find temporary accomodation or providing first aid, there's something everyone can do. -
American Red Cross Advisor returns from Japan
Posted on March 24, 2011 | No CommentsThis video is from Nan Buzard, American Red Cross senior director of international response and programs, who just returned from a week long mission in Japan where she helped assess the humanitarian needs and advised the Japanese Red Cross on longer-term recovery plans. -
Praying for Japan
Posted on March 21, 2011 | No CommentsAt the same time, I am moved by the way the Japanese people have responded to the disasters that have struck them. I am a parent and the events that have transpired serve as real life lessons that I use to teach to my children about dealing with tragedy. -
IFRC: Secretary General visit to the Tunisian/Libya border
Posted on March 18, 2011 | 1 CommentIFRC Secretary General, Mr Bekele Geleta went on a field visit first in Egypt and then to the border in Tunisia to meet the different actors, to assess the situation, and to reinforce our messages. -
Did you hear…
Posted on March 16, 2011 | 1 Comment"Have you heard what happened to Japan" seem to be the common phrase of the day. This phrase is quite common when a natural disaster occurs. "Did you hear about Katrina", "did you hear about Indonesia", "did you hear about Haiti". -
TOGETHER supporting Japanese Red Cross Response
Posted on March 15, 2011 | No Comments30 seconds public service announcement supporting Japense Red Cross Response. For more information on how to help: www.ifrc.org/japan -
International Women's Day – Supporting young women to bring their projects into life
Posted on March 11, 2011 | 1 Comment“Willing to become self-sustaining as soon as possible, some girls end up searching for easier ways and possibilities to get financial independence, thus risking to become victims of trafficking and be involved in sex work. We try to prevent such situations by morally supporting those who got into trouble and helping them get professional education and find a job” -
International Women’s Day – Profile of Mpho Eusebia Moahloli
Posted on March 11, 2011 | 1 CommentOn a daily basis I had to walk for 2 hours to the office and go to the field to visit sick people at home and on other instances I had to focus on educating communities and youngsters in schools and out of school as a peer educator. I worked with dedication and passion which created a good working relationship between the Red Cross and the clinics and other NGOs whom I liaised with. -
International Women’s Day – Profile of Maria Ashraf Khan
Posted on March 10, 2011 | 1 CommentVolunteering polished me and made me blossom as I have availed myself of the chance to help and serve my country through this platform in the time of disaster. It makes me so satisfied to see myself helping those who are in crisis. I suppose volunteering for the purpose of humanity has always been gratifying and a great source of pride as one grows with the spirit of serving vulnerable communities. -
International Women’s Day – Profile of Bongi Ngoma
Posted on March 10, 2011 | 2 CommentsVolunteering has taught me not to take things for granted, not to make judgements and, most of all, it has shown me that money is not everything. A simple ‘thank you’ from the people I assist means a lot more than money. When you help someone, you really feel that you have made a difference in that person’s life and this is precious. -
International Women's Day – The role of our mothers in building a better world
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 1 Comment“Nowadays, women and especially young women in Turkey can still be subjected to biased and prejudiced views and might receive insufficient education. (...) The Turkish Red Crescent works on raising public awareness of the role of women in the family and society, as well of the importance of education for women’s empowerment and cultural change." -
International Women’s Day – Profile of Lynette Phuong
Posted on March 9, 2011 | 6 CommentsVolunteering makes me blossom as a human being because the combination of energy from passionate people that you work alongside constantly excites and inspires you to only "do more, do better, and reach further throughout the communities across the world". Knowing that there is a network of 100 million volunteers worldwide within the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, who are involved with delivering programs and services, makes the world turn. -
International Women’s Day – Profile of Sanja Krcunovic
Posted on March 8, 2011 | 3 CommentsVolunteering for the Red Cross made me realize that I am part of the biggest humanitarian family in the whole world. From this moment on, every action, every camp, every seminar, every person I met and every minute I spent volunteering in the Red Cross became my spring of knowledge, unconditional giving, and love. -
International Women’s Day – Profile of Busi Siwe Mngomezulu
Posted on March 8, 2011 | 5 CommentsAfter completing my schooling I decided to volunteer within my community and give my assistance where it was needed. I chose Red Cross because of projects like Orphan and Vulnerable Children (OVC), Home Based Care (HBC) and Peer Education. -
International Women's Day – Profile of Ashanta Osbourne
Posted on March 7, 2011 | 3 CommentsOn the occasion of the International Women's Day (8th of March), we have gathered some personal testimonies from female volunteers from across the globe. Starting today, we will be posting these testimonies throughout the week. Read them and get inspired!
