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International

Celebrating Heroes: Meet 6 Inspiring Earthquake Survivors

by Stephanie Rendon March 2, 2018March 7, 2018

Photos by Daniel Cima. During Red Cross Month, we salute all the heroes who make a difference in their communities every day. This week we’d like to highlight heroes – …

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How Red Cross Teams Around the Globe Use Social Media for Good

by Beth Pullias December 28, 2017

Social media has become an integral part of people’s lives and many expect to find the latest  information on social channels after a disaster happens. Red Cross and Red Crescent …

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Disaster, International

Natural Disasters of 2017 in Photos

by American Red Cross December 26, 2017December 28, 2017

This year we witnessed a number of devastating, record-breaking natural disasters sweep across the United States and the world. With each event, the Red Cross and its partners worked tirelessly …

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Humanitarian Needs: Food, water, and… data?

by American Red Cross October 9, 2017October 9, 2017

By Dale Kunce and Jenelle Eli, American Red Cross When Hurricanes Irma and Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, they left behind a trail of destruction and all the humanitarian needs …

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8 Tips to Remember When Traveling Abroad

by Jenelle Eli July 5, 2017July 6, 2017

Did you know that July is the most popular month for Americans to travel internationally? If past years are any indication, millions of U.S. citizens will set off on a …

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Across the Globe

by Jenelle Eli April 27, 2017May 1, 2017

Red Cross volunteer, Binita is determined to help families in her community, named Kaule, to recover from the disaster in a way that is safer, healthier, and more resilient to …

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International

Two International Stories You May Have Missed

by Sarah Layton December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

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 …

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International

Two Stories That Caught Our Eye: Refugee Projects

by American Red Cross November 18, 2016November 18, 2016

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 …

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Disaster, International

From Alberta to North Carolina: Canadian and American Red Crossers Working Together

by American Red Cross November 2, 2016November 2, 2016

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 …

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International

What I Heard in the Middle of the Mediterranean in the Middle of the Night

by Jenelle Eli October 21, 2016October 21, 2016

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 …

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