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06-03-2024 | Latest News , Africa

Zambia: Cholera outbreak spirals, IFRC launches urgent CHF 4 million appeal

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Responding to a severe cholera outbreak in Zambia, the IFRC has launched an emergency appeal for 4 million Swiss Francs. This fund is aimed at supporting the Zambia Red Cross Society, in its auxiliary role to Zambia’s Ministry of Health, to mitigate the impact of the outbreak on affected communities and prevent further spread.

16-02-2024 | Latest News , Europe

Ukraine: Two years on, IFRC warns of increasing debt creating unstable futures for millions

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Two years since the Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict escalated, the human cost is insurmountable, with no end in sight. Not only have many lost their loved ones, homes, livelihoods, and savings, but millions of Ukrainians are struggling under increasing debt.

06-02-2024 | Latest News , Asia & Pacific , Europe

Türkiye-Syria Earthquakes: IFRC highlights critical funding shortfall in recovery efforts

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Marking one year since the catastrophic earthquakes that devastated Türkiye and Syria, the IFRC calls for renewed solidarity to meet pressing humanitarian and recovery needs, highlighting a critical funding shortfall in its ongoing humanitarian response.

15-09-2023 | Latest News , Africa

Morocco earthquake update: Rescue efforts underway

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The IFRC launched an emergency appeal, asking for CHF100 million to harness the goodwill shown by people inside Morocco and around the world.

14-09-2023 | Latest News , Africa

Libya floods: IFRC announces CHF 10 million appeal for urgent relief efforts

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The IFRC has announced an emergency appeal for 10 million Swiss Francs to scale up the Libyan Red Crescent's relief efforts in response to the floods caused by Storm Daniel in north-eastern Libya. The disaster, which struck on Sunday, 10 September, has led to overwhelming destruction, leaving thousands of people missing and severely straining already fragile infrastructure.

12-09-2023 | Latest News , Africa

Morocco earthquake: IFRC launches CHF 100 million emergency appeal to scale up relief efforts

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an emergency appeal for 100 million Swiss Francs to further scale up relief efforts of the Moroccan Red Crescent. More than three days after the earthquake hit Morocco, aid is reaching more remote locations, but conditions are challenging.

15-08-2023 | Latest News , MENA

Afghanistan: Intensified support critical amid deteriorating economic and humanitarian situation

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Economic hardships have sharply intensified living conditions in Afghanistan. The IFRC calls for continued humanitarian support to Afghanistan, coupled with investment in long-term solutions.

08-08-2023 | Latest News , Africa

Africa Hunger Crisis Demands Urgent Humanitarian Action

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Sub-Saharan Africa is currently grappling with one of the most severe food crises in decades, affecting millions of vulnerable people across the region. The IFRC is responding to this urgent call for humanitarian assistance by launching a regional Emergency Appeal to address the acute food insecurity and protect the lives, livelihoods, and prospects of approximately 7.7 million people.

03-08-2023 | Latest News , Asia & Pacific , Europe

Six months after the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria: “A normal life still far from reach”

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Six months after the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) calls for urgent support to affected communities still reeling from the monumental impacts of the disaster.

16-05-2023 | Latest News , Americas

Record Number of Migrants Overwhelms Humanitarian Services in Darien National Park, Panama

According to data from Panama's National Migration Service, 127,168 migrant individuals crossed Darien National Park between January and April 2023, a number that translates to over 1,000 people per day.