Increased disasters Archive
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Japanese Red Cross response to the earthquake and tsunami
Posted on May 26, 2011 | No CommentsThis video shows the Japanese Red Cross response to the most powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11th. -
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. -
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 -
New Zealand Red Cross response to Canterbury earthquake
Posted on February 23, 2011 | No CommentsThe New Zealand Red Cross responded immediately after the earthquake, providing first aid assistance and distributing blankets and water to the affected population, who are housed in evacuation shelters across the city. 1800 blankets, 2000 water containers and 200 tents have been dispatched from Auckland and the Red Cross is also helping people reach their loved ones through its restoring family links service -
The Shelter Effect
Posted on February 8, 2011 | No CommentsThe numbers are all out there. Over a billion living in slums, millions sleeping in flooded homes, countless shelters devastated by disasters every year. But it's no longer news -- earthquakes and hurricanes don't kill people. Buildings do. It's time to fix this picture and work together to make a difference. -
Volunteering in Emergencies – A Mega Volunteering Trend
Posted on February 2, 2011 | No CommentsA mega volunteering trend has emerged: there is a perceptible increase in the number of people volunteering in emergencies. This trend is one of the topics discussed during the 21st IAVE World Volunteer Conference held in Singapore from 24th to 27th January 2011. -
Following the passion of volunteering
Posted on December 6, 2010 | No CommentsIt’s hot. There is no water to drink. She’s walking in mud that is almost a foot deep. But Kalsoom Jhatial doesn’t mind because she’s following one of her passions. The 17 year old college student is volunteering for the Pakistan Red Crescent Society. -
Turning studies into reality through volunteering
Posted on December 6, 2010 | 1 CommentAmid the shuffle of papers and descending silence of the television studio, Farva runs around, handing over little chits of the script to all those in front of the camera. The hosts are ready with their makeup and the audience, mostly youth, is in place in the back seats. Suddenly it’s time for lights, camera, action. -
Pakistan: efficient water purification mechanisms are needed – a personal account
Posted on September 19, 2010 | No CommentsIt has been some weeks now since the devastating Monsoon rains wreaked havoc in Pakistan, directly affecting one fifth of the country, causing the death of over 1,600 to date and displacing as many as 20 million citizens. Relief & rehabilitation work has already begun... -
Pakistan: This is real. This is now. You can make a difference.
Posted on August 27, 2010 | 2 CommentsIn Pakistan today, 17 million people have been affected by what is now the worst flooding in the country's history. Over 1.23 million houses have been damaged. at least 1,500 have already died, and more than 2,000 have been injured. The video slide show below will give you some idea of how the people of Pakistan have been affected, and how the Red Cross Red Crescent has reacted quickly to provide assistance to those in the greatest need. -
Pakistan sees worst flooding in over 80 years
Posted on August 24, 2010 | No CommentsThe Pakistan Red Crescent Society, with the support of its Movement partners; the IFRC, ICRC along with many other National Societies is responding to the record monsoon floods of 2010. As the people of Pakistan continues to suffer the effects of severe flooding caused by torrential monsoon rains, the volunteers and staff of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society are in high gear to assist those in greatest need. -
Bangladesh Red Crescent Society: always ready, always there
Posted on August 23, 2010 | 4 CommentsThe Bangladesh Red Crescent Society is proud very of their volunteers. Day-after-day the number of volunteers of the Red Crescent continues to grow; at present there are more than one hundred thousand volunteers. As the number of challenges increases, so to does the commitment of the volunteers of the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society. -
Haiti: Sanitation technicians – doing the work that nobody else wants to do
Posted on July 10, 2010 | No CommentsEvery morning at 8am, Jasmin Herline and fellow Automeca camp resident Lucia Toussaint clean the toilets at block 2. Much to their dismay, the toilets are always in a mess again the following morning. I ask myself, ‘would people take better care of the toilets if they were in their own homes?’ Maybe it’s because the toilets are provided for free that people think it’s ok to treat them badly.”
