For most people in Gaza, the future is more uncertain than ever before.
After more than 100 days, even volunteers and staff at Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) struggle to know how best to protect their families and make decisions for what to do next.
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In the heart of the pandemic's isolation, one individual found solace in connecting with others. Dedicated and compassionate volunteer Kian started his journey into the Red Cross Friendly Calls program from a place of empathy and understanding. "I was feeling isolated and frustrated. So, I could imagine what other people were feeling during that time. It felt intuitive to volunteer with the Friendly Calls program."
Sexual and gender-based violence, in a nutshell, means harmful acts against a person based on their gender identity. These acts can occur in private or in public, and include things that inflict physical, sexual, or mental harm and suffering. Education is an incredibly important part of confronting and working to prevent sexual and gender-based violence. Below are some suggested readings and trainings to help you understand sexual and gender-based violence and have a better idea of how to be part of the solution.
La Croix-Rouge a toujours occupé une place spéciale dans le cœur de Murray Hill. Dès son plus jeune âge, Murray a entendu son père relater tous les bienfaits que la Croix-Rouge procure aux gens partout dans le monde. Cette profonde estime que son père portait à la Croix-Rouge a inspiré Murray, qui est aujourd’hui bénévole au sein du Programme d’appels amicaux.
Adam Boyles of St. John’s was recently honoured with a Rescuer Award from the Canadian Red Cross for intervening and performing CPR after his friend John McDermott experienced cardiac arrest on a basketball court at the YMCA in St. John’s in March 2023.
Avez-vous déjà reçu un courriel vous promettant une fortune en échange de vos renseignements personnels ou encore un coup de fil menaçant d’une personne qui vous demande de lui verser de l’argent pour éviter la prison? On a parfois l’impression de ne pas pouvoir échapper à ces stratagèmes! Certains sont faciles à démasquer, tandis que d’autres sont extrêmement sophistiqués.Voici quelques précautions à prendre pour vous protéger.
Ever get an email promising you a fortune if you provide your personal information, or a threatening phone call demanding money to avoid jail? It can feel like scams are everywhere! Sometimes they feel obvious, others can be extremely sophisticated. Here are some steps you can take to help protect yourself from a scam.
Wildfires are burning in Halifax region and Shelburne County Nova Scotia, forcing people to evacuate from their homes. The Canadian Red Cross is on the ground in support of the provincial and municipal governments. We’re working together with community organizations to provide help to those who have been impacted.