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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Around the Web: Digital Disaster Relief Innovations
Providing disaster relief via social media is something our team does often – from offering preparedness tips on Twitter to publishing shelter locations on Facebook. So when we see articles …
Top Questions About Louisiana Flood Relief
Last updated August 31, 2016. So many of us have been touched by the recent floods that have devastated Louisiana—whether directly as residents or indirectly as concerned citizens with big …
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, …
The Digital Disaster Response
There are many aspects of disaster response. From shelter operations including caseworkers, driving a feeding truck, and managing the distribution of clean up supplies, all the way up to the …
Now Recruiting: Social Media Ambassadors for Red Cross Giving Day
Can you tweet in your sleep? Instagram on the fly? Facebook your face off? We need your help! You are: A social media maven. Passionate about helping those who are …
What You Loved on Red Cross Social in 2014
As we close down 2014, we were going to cover the top 10 search terms you used to find our blog. But that basically simmered down to Captain Crunch, the …
A Millennial Gives a Thumbs Up to New Social Giving Survey
I’m just going to come out and say what I sometimes feel I’m generally judged for. I’m a millennial! I text while I walk; I Snapchat a selfie; I express …
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Social Media in Emergencies
An update on the Red Cross’ use of social media during emergencies like Hurricane Irene.