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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…

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

In Gaza, families are skipping meals so their children can eat. No one should have to make that choice. This Ramadan, your Zakat can provide essential care and relief through @IFRC and @PalestineRCS. Donate today and bring hope to those in need. bit.ly/4b9oykP

Last night and until early hours this morning our specialized response team is providing assistance. More than Sixty people were rescued at sea off the coast of Nouakchott. Some, in very precarious health conditions, required medical evacuation. This group, which includes women and children, is now out of danger. @ifrc @CMauritanien @UEMauritanie @CroixRouge

Red Cross volunteers are helping protect children from measles and rubella. ❤️ Working alongside the government, the @nrcs_ng and the @IFRC support vaccination efforts through community engagement, social mobilization, and trusted information. Volunteers go door-to-door to help families learn about the MR vaccine and where to access it. During the Measles–Rubella campaign, Red Cross teams reached more than 2.9 million households in Lagos and Bayelsa, helping ensure more children receive lifesaving vaccines.

The @IFRC is appalled by the death of Hamidreza Jahanbakhsh, a staff member of the @Iranian_RCS from Isfahan Province, who was killed during a search and rescue operation in Tiran-o-Korun, Isfahan Province, on 8 March. We express our sincere condolences to his family, loved ones, and all @Iranian_RCS colleagues. The safety and protection of humanitarian personnel, as well as respect for the Red Crescent emblem, are essential to ensure the continued delivery of impartial, life-saving assistance to people in need. Our statement: ifrc.org/article/statem…

Once again, our network is mourning the loss of a colleague. On behalf of the @IFRC, I express our profound sadness on the loss of Hamidreza Jahanbakhsh, a staff member of the Iranian Red Crescent Society from Isfahan Province, who was killed during a search and rescue operation in Tiran-o-Korun, Isfahan Province, on 8 March. Hamidreza lost his life while carrying out his humanitarian duty to assist people affected by the ongoing hostilities. I extend my sincere condolences to his family, loved ones, and all @Iranian_RCS colleagues. The Red Crescent emblem is a symbol of protection, humanity, neutrality, and hope. Yet too often, our volunteers and staff are killed while performing life-saving work. This is unacceptable. We will never stop asking for the protection of humanitarian teams: this is a moral and legal obligation. ifrc.org/article/statem…