The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS)

The South African Red Cross Society continues to respond to the devastating impact of floods and field fires across South Africa, delivering life-saving humanitarian assistance to affected communities while calling for collective support to reach those most in need.

Sponsored: Only 3 days left until the official launch of the Global Climate Resilience Platform. Hosted by the South African Red Cross Society and the IFRC, in partnership with the Mail & Guardian, this event will spotlight bold ideas and collaborative solutions under the theme Investing in Africa’s Resilience. 🗓️ Date: 28 May 2026 #GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience @ifrc @IFRCAfrica @RedCrossSa

This week, Red Cross National Society leaders from across Southern Africa are meeting in Maputo for the Southern Africa Partnership of Red Cross Societies. The opening brought together Red Cross National Society leadership, Movement partners, Government representatives and members of the diplomatic community in #Mozambique, reflecting the importance of collective action in addressing the region’s humanitarian challenges. As humanitarian needs continue to grow across the region, #SAPRCS remains key to strengthening preparedness, response, localisation and support to communities facing increasingly complex challenges.

Sponsored: The countdown is moving fast. In just 6 days, the South African Red Cross Society and the IFRC, in partnership with the Mail & Guardian, will officially debut the Global Climate Resilience Platform: Investing in Africa’s Resilience. We are setting the stage for critical conversations on building sustainable, community-led solutions across the continent. 🗓️ Date: 28 May 2026 #GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience @ifrc @IFRCAfrica @RedCrossSa

Sponsored: Only 7 days left until we launch! Preparations are underway for the launch of the Global Climate Resilience Platform. Together with the South African Red Cross Society, IFRC, in partnership with the Mail & Guardian, we are ready to drive real change for community-led climate resilience across Africa. 🗓️ Date: 28 May 2026 #GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience @ifrc @IFRCAfrica @RedCrossSa

Sponsored: In just 8 days, the South African Red Cross Society and the IFRC, in partnership with the Mail & Guardian, will officially launch the Global Climate Resilience Platform. Under the theme 'Investing in Africa’s Resilience', we are bringing together key voices to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time. 🗓️ Date: 28 May 2026 #GlobalClimateResilience #InvestingInResilience @ifrc @IFRCAfrica @RedCrossSa

🌍 Just 9 days to go! Join us on 28 May 2026 for The Launch of the Global Climate Resilience Platform - investing in Africa’s resilience for a sustainable future. Hosted by @IFRCAfrica Pretoria & @RedcrossSa. #GlobalClimateResilience #InvestinInResilience @mailandguardian

To contribute to the disaster visit: redcross.org.za/donate-now/

Happy International World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. We remain #UnitedInHumanity

#WorldImmunizationWeek is a reminder to continue investing in safe and effective vaccines. Together we must continue working with communities to guarantee that millions of children have access to life-saving vaccines. The IFRC calls on world leaders to step up and ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to vaccines, tests, and treatments. #HumanlyPossible

Following severe thunderstorms in Free State, South Africa, @RedcrossSa volunteers and local authorities are on the ground conducting assessments to determine the extent of damage to homes, infrastructure, and access routes, as well as identifying affected households and prioritising urgent needs. Efforts are focused on providing relief and supporting early recovery.

.@RedcrossSa teams in KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, visited families affected by the tragic fires in Umdoni that claimed 3 lives, providing psychosocial support and essential relief alongside @GDCoGTA Member of the Executive Council and the Provincial Disaster Management Centre.

SARCS joined a national panel on South Africa’s Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Roadmap, calling for urgent investment and collaboration to strengthen community resilience against climate risks. 🇿🇦 #SARCS #EarlyWarningsForAll #OnTheSideOfHumanity #AlwaysNeededAlwaysThere

Strengthening humanitarian ties 🇿🇦🤝🇹🇿 The South African Red Cross Society hosted David Kihenzile, President of the Tanzania Red Cross Society, during his visit to SA—reinforcing collaboration and shared commitment to humanity. #SARCS #HumanitarianDiplomacy #OnTheSideOfHumanity

“Being a woman leader in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement means leading with empathy, purpose and a commitment to ensuring that the voices of women, girls and those most at risk are heard and reflected in humanitarian action.” Our Senior Officer for Protection, Gender and Inclusion, Maureen Wangechi, highlights that empowering women and girls is essential for building resilient communities. As we continue celebrating women, we reaffirm our commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women everywhere. #IWD2026 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Day 1 of the Resource Mobilisation & Strategic Partnerships Alignment Workshop with @RedcrossSa is underway, hosted by @ifrc Pretoria Cluster.

Since late December 2025, relentless rains and overflowing rivers have caused devastating floods across Mozambique affecting more than 650,000 people and severely damaging homes, livelihoods, crops, water systems and critical infrastructure. The Mozambique Red Cross, with support from the IFRC, is evacuating at-risk communities, delivering emergency relief, providing health and WASH support, and scaling up early recovery assistance. To support the response, the @IFRC has launched an Emergency Appeal aiming to support the Mozambique Red Cross in assisting 75,000 people affected by the floods. ifrc.org/emergency/moza…

@RedcrossSa volunteers have been conducting flood reassessments in Moses Kotane Local Municipality, North West. Following recent floods, 103 households were affected. This will assist with identifying priority needs and guide humanitarian support as recovery continues.

남아프리카공화국 림포포 지역은 계속되는 홍수로 큰 영향을 받고 있습니다. 남아프리카공화국적십자사의 자원봉사자들은 현재 차쿠마 마을에서 현장 상황을 보고 있으며, 피해를 입은 이재민에게 심리사회적 지지(PSS)를 제공하며 이재민에게 정서적 돌봄과 위로를 전하고 있습니다.

In times of war, neutrality is not indifference. It is a deliberate way of working to be able to help without taking sides, allowing us to reach those who need it most.

We cannot forget Jamaica. Three months on from Hurricane Melissa, Red Cross volunteers across Jamaica continue to support families with care, dignity, and hope, long after the headlines fade. Now is when your support matters most. 👉bit.ly/4oHSk4b