Posted on June 29th, 2009 by David Meltzer
Today, online activists are asking people to raise awareness of the political situation in Iran following the country’s recent general election. Although you may have read otherwise, the American Red Cross is not accepting designated funds or blood from the public for activities in Iran. The Iranian Red Crescent has not requested international assistance and [...]
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Posted on June 29th, 2009 by Eric Porterfield
I’m currently traveling in Asia to a few of the countries affected by the December 2004 tsunami to document how the Red Cross is helping communities recover and rebuild. My first stop was Indonesia. The northern coast of Sumatra is one of the most picturesque places I’ve ever traveled. If it was in the United [...]
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Posted on June 26th, 2009 by Mat Morgan
American Red Cross youth volunteers participated in a mock disaster response today as a part of the world youth meeting in Solferino, Italy. In blistering heat, they walked through each step under the supervision of experienced responders. These photos indicates the level of coordination required for a successful response. They just may inspire you to [...]
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Posted on June 26th, 2009 by Wendy Harman
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Posted on June 25th, 2009 by Robin Parker
Welcome to the Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up, in which we consolidate the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-sized links for you… [The place names link to maps so that you can get a quick idea of the region.] KENYA: An entire community – 130,000 strong – has grown around a [...]
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Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Wendy Harman
As you’ve probably heard, there was a major WMATA accident here in DC yesterday. Our local chapter responded quickly by touching base with the NTSB, supporting the emergency responders with food, water, and blankets, and providing mental health assistance. These accidents are quite rare, but there are a few simple steps you can take to [...]
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Posted on June 23rd, 2009 by Mat Morgan
At the Battle of Solferino, on June 24, 1859, the Swiss businessman Henry Dunant rallied local villagers to attend to wounded soldiers, without concern for their political affiliation. Now, 150 years later, youth volunteers and staff are in Italy to commemorate the birth of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This historic event [...]
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Posted on June 22nd, 2009 by Wendy Harman
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Posted on June 22nd, 2009 by Wendy Harman
(The National Lightning map shows where cloud-to-ground lightning strikes have occurred in the last hour) Another awareness week is currently upon us. This time it’s Lightning Safety Awareness Week. Do you really have to worry about lightning? After all, people are always comparing life’s most unlikely scenarios to the likelihood of being struck, right? Well, [...]
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Posted on June 22nd, 2009 by Wendy Harman
Hello from 120 degrees! We are still tackling life at a crazy pace. In two weeks 30 children from an Iraqi orphanage located just outside our base are coming over for what could be considered a Field Day. We are putting together games and activities for the kids, ages 5-8, and we are lucky at [...]
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