South Sudan + 1 more
Needs remain acute in South Sudan, where recent fighting has exacerbated a situation that was already very precarious for thousands of people. The Red Cross continues to expand their humanitarian activities in order to bring help…
South Sudan + 1 more
Communities on the border between South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo live in constant fear of attack by armed groups who seize their children and force them into their ranks.
Zimbabwe
The Irish Red Cross today announced that it would more than double the amount of emergency cash it is sending in a bid to halt the spread of cholera in Zimbabwe."We know that at some point in the past…
Djibouti + 5 more
The Irish Red Cross announced today that it will send €25,000 to help feed people in Ethiopia and in Kenya who are facing hunger and a potential famine. The decision to send the money comes in the wake of an…
Zimbabwe
Emergency funds will be sent from Ireland to help curb the outbreak of Cholera in Zimbabwe, the Irish Red Cross announced today. As the humanitarian situation worsens in Zimbabwe, the Irish Red Cross has arranged an immediate transfer of €10,000 from…
Malawi
The Irish Red Cross in Malawi has called on Irish women running in the Mini Marathon to consider raising funds to assist the Red Cross provide urgent infrastructure to provide fresh, clean water for impoverished communities and villages and…
Somalia
The Irish Red Cross has launched a major campaign to raise awareness on the humanitarian crisis affecting almost 2 million people in Somalia. Hundreds of thousands have fled the fighting in Somalia and UN officials describe the country as…
Lesotho + 6 more
Latest floods across seven countries in southern Africa particularly Mozambique are threatening thousands of people with homelessness and disease, according to Red Cross sources. Irish Red Cross Delegate, John Roche who is in charge of co-coordinating the Africa operation at…
Kenya
The Irish Red Cross Operations Coordinator, Mr. John Roche, who arrived in Kenya this week, says that there are almost 500,000 people in need of immediate humanitarian, medical and accommodation assistance, and food services, and has called on the…
Kenya
The Chairman of the Irish Red Cross Mr. David Andrews has announced that the Irish Red Cross have pledged an initial €20,000 to the Red Cross in Kenya. He hopes that this donation will help to provide emergency relief…