As a young leader, I had the privilege to attend the XXII Red Cross Inter-American Conference as the American Red Cross’ Youth Delegate. It was truly an opportunity of a lifetime to …
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A Day in the Life of a Red Cross Communications Delegate in Europe
Meet, Edgar Zúñiga, an American Red Cross Ukraine Communications Delegate currently based in Budapest, Hungary. For the next year, Edgar will play an important role in sharing stories of people …
Stories of Hope and Help from Türkiye
“The needs here are so vast and the challenges immense.” For the past week, Susan Malandrino, Communications Lead for the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces and International …
At a Red Cross Shelter for Ukrainians
“I don’t want anyone to be hungry – ever.” Ljudmila said. Recently, Red Crosser Susan Malandrino traveled to Hungary and met with people who are trying to find a sense …
Q + A with Award-Winning Humanitarian Communicator, Jenelle Eli
American Red Crosser Jenelle Eli is a humanitarian, crisis communicator, refugee advocate, and most recently, named to the class of 2022 PRNEWS Top Women in the Industry Innovators category. Between …
A Day in the Life of a Communications Crisis Responder
In response to the Ukraine crisis, Katie Wilkes deployed to Europe as a Communications Crisis Responder on behalf of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC). She is one …
Rescued at Sea: A Teenager’s Instinct to Help Others in Need
There’s no darkness like the sea at 3 a.m. If you’re in a simple wooden boat or rubber raft, the choppy waters and starless skies make it hard to understand …
Force for Good: Meet Colin Chaperon
Seven years ago, American Red Cross worker Colin Chaperon deployed to Ukraine to support a cash voucher assistance program. He’s once again packing his bags and heading to the region …
“This little girl’s story touched my heart”: One Red Crosser’s Story on Helping Afghan Evacuees
“Helping people in need is so important to the work we do at the Red Cross,” said Mikaela Khvang, a volunteer who just returned from a Red Cross deployment assisting Afghan evacuees at the …
Solferino: The Battle that Inspired the Global Red Cross Movement
An Idea that Came to Life If you have ever taken an interest in Red Cross history, you are likely familiar with the man who envisioned the worldwide movement, Henry …