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This Ramadan, @IFRC is launching a campaign to raise funds for the people of Gaza through @PalestineRCS, as the humanitarian crisis there has worsened dramatically. Families are facing severe shortages of food, water, and medical care, and they need our support now more than ever. Donate today to help families in Gaza. donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ifrc/gaza-huma…

Just over the border in Chad, the conflict in Sudan is felt far beyond the front lines. In camps across eastern Chad, hundreds of thousands of refugees are trying to rebuild their lives in an environment marked by extreme heat, water scarcity, and rising food prices. The Chad Red Cross and the @IFRC have mobilised to support the people in these communities. Together, they conduct regular needs assessments, have established a "humanitarian service point" at a camp for refugees and are providing critical support such as new wells and 'water points' where people can access clean, safe water. Learn more in our special #WorldWaterDay report 👉bit.ly/3Ptb0s3

In a field dominated by men, Olcay Hakan didn't get scared - she learned and got to work. After the 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye, she rebuilt her business with support from @RedCrescent, @BritishRedCross & @IFRC. Her dream is to run the region's best car repair shop. And she's proving that no dream is too big, no barrier too high - for any woman willing to fight for it. Olcay, we believe in you. 💪

The fight against racism is everyone’s fight. We all have a part to play in building a world beyond racism. Today, we reaffirm our firm and unequivocal condemnation of racism in all its forms. At the @IFRC, our principle of neutrality does not mean staying silent in the face of racist violence, discrimination and exclusion. Together with our principles of humanity and impartiality, it means working to actively dismantle systemic barriers so everyone receives the safe, dignified, and equitable support that they need. It means being committed to the individual, structural, and cultural change needed to eradicate discrimination and build safe, inclusive spaces for everyone. It means proudly taking on our collective responsibility to stand up, and speak up, for the right of all people to live a life free form all forms of racial discrimination. It is our duty to translate words into a meaningful reality. #FightRacism

The escalation of hostilities in the Middle East is affecting civilians on all sides. In Israel, Magen David Adom @Mdais teams are on the ground providing life-saving assistance. Magen David Adom has raised its alert level to maximum, mobilizing 39,000 staff and volunteers in total, deploying over 2,000 ambulances and rapid response vehicles. MDA teams are also conducting secondary transfers of bedridden and ventilated patients from non-sheltered facilities to protected locations, while leading a national blood donation campaign in secure sites.

IFRC Weekly News – Episode 22🎙️ In this episode, we take a closer look at the rapidly evolving humanitarian crisis across the Middle East and the immense challenges facing responders on the ground. As needs escalate across multiple countries, millions of people are being displaced, injured, or left without access to essential services such as healthcare, shelter, and clean water. 🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify: bit.ly/4bohUrj Apple Podcast: bit.ly/4bnWaMf

Imagine thousands of young people around the world working together to build peace. 🗺️10,000 young participants 💡 1,000 youth-led initiatives 🤝 A global community of innovation and solidarity That’s the ambition of Limitless – Peace Edition. From local dialogue projects to community solutions that reduce tensions, young volunteers are already shaping the future of humanitarian action. Now it’s your turn. If you’re 18–30 and part of a Red Cross or Red Crescent National Society or partners, join the movement. Register now and start your Limitless journey. #LimitlessMovement #YouthForChange #InnovationForPeace #LimitlessIFRC #TogetherWeAreLimitless

In Lebanon, the ongoing escalation, combined with evacuation orders and continuous strikes, is contributing to a rapidly evolving humanitarian situation, with increasing needs for emergency shelter, health services, and relief assistance. There is also a massive displacement crisis in the country, with a million people now registered as displaced, according to official figures. Staff and volunteers from the Lebanese Red Cross are working under extreme pressure while ensuring both their personal safety and the safe evacuation of injured individuals. To help sustain and scale up the humanitarian response of the @RedCrossLebanon in the months ahead, the @IFRC is providing critical financial support through allocations of funds from @IFRC_DREF and the extension of its emergency appeal. Here is a glimpse of the Lebanese Red Cross life-saving work. 👇

As we approach the end of Ramadan, we wish you and your families a joyful Eid al-Fitr filled with peace, love, and good health. This Ramadan, the @IFRC is raising funds to support people in Gaza. Your Zakat can make a real difference. Donate today: bit.ly/4b9oykP #EidMubarak

"I don't know where my husband and my other children are and if they are safe. There are many people that did not make it." Esmiralda Esmiralda fled the violence in Khartoum with her two small daughters (2 and 4). For weeks they walked towards South Sudan, full of fear and hunger. They've now been in a transit camp for 9 months, fighting to survive each day. Esmiralda gathers firewood and then sells it for twenty or forty cents, hoping it will be enough to feed her children. Most days, the money is not enough, but she thanks god that their souls are still safe. The @SSRCS, with support from the @IFRC, is providing care, restoring family links, and standing with people who have lost almost everything. But the needs are growing.

“The conflict in Sudan is not only a crisis inside Sudan. It is a crisis spreading across the region,” said @daniellebrouw, IFRC communications coordinator, who was addressing reporters in Geneva from Juba, South Sudan. “Funding is drying up while needs continue to rise. It slowly turns into a nightmare,” she added. v.aa.com.tr/3868433

From Gaza to Jordan, Farah’s journey is one of resilience and hope. ❤️‍🩹 After leaving the Gaza Strip in search of life-saving care, she is now receiving a new prosthetic limb at the @_JNRCSJordan Hospital.

We are deeply concerned by reports of an @Iranian_RCS ambulance hit while responding to an emergency. The Red Crescent emblem represents neutrality and life-saving assistance. Respect for this emblem is essential so emergency teams can safely reach people in need. Any attack on health workers, ambulances, or medical facilities is unacceptable. We reiterate our call for respect for our emblems and the humanitarian services they represent.

Millions of people in Cameroon are facing a worsening food crisis that is receiving little international attention. A new assessment conducted by the Cameroon Red Cross with support from the @IFRC network, surveyed nearly 6,000 households and found that hunger is rapidly increasing. The IFRC has launched an Emergency Appeal for CHF 9.6 million to support the Cameroon Red Cross in scaling up assistance for the most vulnerable communities. This article explores how why urgent action in 2026 is critical to prevent further structural collapse of food supply system. 👉ifrc.org/article/mother…

The @IFRC is mobilizing critical relief and shelter supplies to support communities in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, following the recent escalation of hostilities. Working alongside the @ARCSAfghanistan, we are prioritizing assistance for families most in need and continuously assessing the evolving situation. Humanitarian needs remain urgent. Continued support is essential.

A very sad news from El Salvador. Sandra Nohemi Benitez, volunteer President of the La Unión branch of the Salvadorean Red Cross Society lost her life in a tragic vehicle accident on 15 March while on duty. Two members of the Salvadorean Red Cross were also injured. In addition, two spouses of volunteers from the La Union branch of @CruzRojaSal were also killed in the accident. On behalf of the @IFRC, I send my deepest condolences to their families and loved ones as well as all our colleagues in the Salvadorean Red Cross Society and I wish a full recovery to the injured.

Nearly 4.5 million people have fled Sudan, arriving in countries already under strain. In place like Renk, South Sudan, families are surviving with almost nothing - walking miles for water, eating once a day, and sheltering in makeshift tents as the rainy season approaches. Across Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda, and South Sudan, needs are rising fast, but funding is falling. The @IFRC and Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are working every day to provide water, shelter and support, but they can't do it alone. Without urgent global action, this risks becoming an event greater humanitarian catastrophe. 🎙️@daniellebrouw

'We did not know how to respond to something like this': What the Lebanese Red Cross learned from the 2020 Beirut explosion. 👉 Read the full story: ifrc.org/article/we-did…

Investing in community health is not just a moral choice; it is a strategic one. Ignoring this integrated view of health and security carries significant risks, as underinvested primary healthcare leaves countries exposed to future pandemics and prolonged crises. Strong local health systems, trusted volunteers, and sustained engagement are among the most effective tools we have to prevent crises before they escalate. In a new @WorldHealthSmt Perspectives commentary, @IFRC Secretary General, @jagan_chapagain, shares his view on how health security and international security can no longer be treated as separate worlds. worldhealthsummit.org/whs-perspectiv…

In Cameroon, the food crisis is deepening. "As of today, nearly 3.3 million people, almost 10% of the population, are food insecure." - @AdeshTripathee, IFRC Head of Country Cluster Delegation in Yaounde The consequences go beyond hunger, impacting health, livelihoods, and the future of entire communities. The @IFRC, alongside the @CroixRougeCam, is scaling up emergency food, health, and cash assistance. But it’s not enough. 🚨 Urgent action is needed now to save lives today and build resilient, sustainable food systems for tomorrow.

Humanitarian workers, including our staff and volunteers, are a lifeline in crisis. Without them, reaching people most in need becomes impossible. Their protection must be ensured so they can carry out their work safely and return home to their families. #ProtectHumanity