Open data opens doors to international disaster relief Our very own Dale Kunce was featured in the Center for Data Innovation this month. His extensive Q&A is a special treat …
Topics: International
Two Stories That Caught Our Eye: Refugee Projects
We came across two stories this week that made us extra proud to be part of the global Red Cross Red Crescent network. Especially after our colleague Jenelle spent a …
From Alberta to North Carolina: Canadian and American Red Crossers Working Together
By Kira Froese and Courtney Wilson, Canadian Red Cross We met many of our American Red Cross friends this past May when they joined us to help during the Alberta …
What I Heard in the Middle of the Mediterranean in the Middle of the Night
Migrants don’t launch off the Libyan coast during the day. It’s more like midnight. When the waves are low and winds are gentle, smugglers crowd 100, 200, 300 souls into …
Beautiful Photos Capture Families Reuniting in Ivory Coast
Children often get separated from their families in times of armed conflict. Reuniting them with their loved ones or communities of origin provides a glimmer of hope in what often …
7 Heartwarming Photos of Humans Being Awesome
August 19 is World Humanitarian Day — a time to honor those who alleviate suffering and a call to action. No matter how much time I spend in disaster zones around …
How Social Media, Tech Influences Vaccination Campaigns in Kenya
As part of the Measles and Rubella Initiative, we are committed to vaccinating kids in countries across the world. We recently supported our friends at the Kenya Red Cross, …
Postcard from the Houston Floods: Cruz Roja Mexicana is Here!
Cruz Roja Mexicana is in the house! Since Hurricane Katrina, the American Red Cross has become a close partner with its sister society from Mexico. While separate organizations, the two nonprofits …
Two Ways Technology Helps Red Cross Earthquake Response
American Red Cross disaster relief has taken on many forms since our inception in 1881, when Clara Barton dispatched two men to help distribute relief goods and cash for victims of a Michigan …
Life in Tanzania Refugee Camps
Refugee camps are realities hard to describe, especially to people who have never been to one. I just spent nearly a month in two of them—the Nyarugusu and Mtendeli refugee …