British Red Cross 🧡
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For over 150 years, the #BritishRedCross has been here for humanity. We help anyone, anywhere, in crisis. Press inquiries: [email protected]
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Joined July 2007
We need an efficient, supportive and more compassionate asylum system, and we need expanded safe routes. We’re working out how the government’s proposals will affect the people we support, but we know they may be feeling scared today. Our teams will be here for them. ❤️
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1.5 million people in Gaza urgently need shelter. After two years of suffering, winter brings cold and flooding, deepening an unimaginable crisis. We call for sustained, unimpeded humanitarian aid to help families survive the harsh months ahead.
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🇬🇧🤝🇺🇦 Béatrice Butsana-Sita (@ButsanaSita), CEO of @BritishRedCross, visited #Ukraine to meet URCS Director General Maksym Dotsenko (@dotsenko_maksym), tour #Kyiv & #Chernihiv branches, and discuss emergency response, community support, and resilience-building.
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Everyone deserves the chance to live their life freely and with dignity. Our fundamental principle of impartiality guides us in our compassionate support of people seeking safety – no matter who they are or where they’re from.
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Conflict leaves communities vulnerable. Climate change makes things worse. Around the world, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is helping people prepare for, adapt to and recover from crises made worse by climate change. #COP30
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Hurricane Melissa has devasted the Caribbean. Floods and landslides have damaged entire communities. @IFRC has delivered over 160 tonnes of aid to Jamaica. But the hurricane’s impact is long-lasting, and there will be a long journey to recovery.
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A fair asylum system is one that is built on compassion, humanity, and dignity. One that works for everyone. One that sees people as human beings and puts their safety first. We will always stand for this. ❤️
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Storm Claudia brought heavy rain to parts of the UK over the weekend. One of those towns was Monmouth, in the south of Wales. When severe floods forced people to evacuate and take shelter at a local leisure centre, our teams of volunteers were there to support.
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📍Sudan | For the first time in months, Somia heard her son’s voice. They got separated fleeing the attacks on Zamzam camp. She reached Tawila while he ended up in Tine, Chad. Their conversation since separation was a lifeline, one that countless families still hope for.👇🏽
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Amber and Yellow warnings have been issued in association with Storm Claudia Disruption and flooding are likely Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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With weather warnings in place across the UK, and flooding expected from heavy rain associated with #StormClaudia, it’s important to be prepared. Stay informed via @metoffice and local updates. Visit our website for safety tips on flooding: https://t.co/xXncjyLIVk
#UKWeather
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Proud to announce our new charity partnership with @BritishRedCross! Over the next 3 years, we’ll work together to help communities prepare for and recover from emergencies, building resilience to climate risks. Find out more: https://t.co/te1SWc5NC4
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Red Cross and Red Crescent teams are turning humanitarian response into climate action, empowering people like Mst Munni Akter in Bangladesh to build resilience. #COP30
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Homes destroyed. Businesses in ruins. Schools turned to rubble. The @PalestineRCS is working tirelessly, distributing food parcels, blankets and mattresses, but the crisis remains catastrophic. It's vital that we see a lasting commitment to stability and recovery.
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This Remembrance Day, we honour the courage and contributions of all British Red Cross staff and volunteers from the First World War. Here's a look back at some of the remarkable work carried out during this time. ❤️ #RemembranceDay
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The @ICRC_Sudan and @SRCS_SD teams are in Tawila, assisting those fleeing #Fasher. Providing emergency assistance, restoring lost contact with loved ones & reinforcing the surgical capacity of the @MSF_france run hospital are the immediate focus. The needs outstrip the response
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Looking for a festive way to shop while supporting people in crisis? ✨ Step into the historic Guildhall on 8 - 9 December for two days of festive shopping, delicious dining, and giving back. Every purchase supports our vital work:
redcross.org.uk
Visit the historic Guildhall for the City’s original Christmas market. You’ll find everything from a festive luncheon to holiday gifts and goodies.
Get your Christmas shopping done amid medieval splendour… all while raising money for the @BritishRedCross 💝 The Guildhall Christmas Market in partnership with Culture Mile BID takes place on 8 and 9 Dec - tickets on sale now! https://t.co/TYIuOEsRdU (sponsor)
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@SRCS_SD If you wish to support the efforts of the @SRCS_SD, please give to our Disaster Fund. The money goes to support communities in Sudan as well as people in crisis around the world:
donate.redcross.org.uk
We need to act immediately when disaster strikes. You can help us by donating to our Disaster Fund.
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Sudan is one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Tragically, 21 volunteers from the @SRCS_SD have lost their lives in the line of duty. But despite the risks, local teams are on the ground doing all they can to help people suffering.
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Dr. Grace Kelly from @Jamaicaredcross' psychosocial support team is on the ground following Hurricane Melissa. Psychosocial volunteers are providing emotional support to help people cope with the immediate aftermath of the crisis. If you can, please give to our Disaster Fund.
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