
Jagan Chapagain
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Secretary General and CEO, @IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined October 2010
In a worrying incident in the Al-Andaraba area of North Kordofan State, Sudan, members of the Sudanese Red Crescent have been injured and two vehicles bearing the Red Crescent’s emblem were damaged. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues from the Sudanese Red Crescent
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Thank you, Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD and Minister @nealerichmond - thank you @Irish_Aid for supporting our Afghanistan earthquake relief operations. As you rightly said, these funds will provide vital aid to help the people of Afghanistan through the difficult days ahead. In these.
Following the devastating earthquate in Afghanistan which claimed over 1,000 lives, Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD and Minister @nealerichmond have announced funding of €500,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts.
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Thank you @JapanGov @JapaninAFG @MofaJapan_en for your support to our earthquake's response in Afghanistan. This will go a long way in helping the people directly affected by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan. The needs are too many and they need all the help.
This morning @JICA’s emergency relief goods such as tents and blankets arrived in Kabul and were handed over to @IFRC and @ARCSAfghanistan. They will be delivered to the affected people soon. Japan continues its support to Afghan people. @jica_direct_en @MofaJapan_en
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The response on the ground is at its full speed following the devastating Afghanistan earthquake. With IFRC support, 400 tents have reached Chawkay district. The sheer enormity of the devastation left by the earthquake is still only starting to emerge. To support the
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The @IFRC has dispatched a consignment of essential non-food relief items from Kabul to Kunar province to support families severely impacted by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan. The distribution will be carried out by the Afghan Red Crescent Society @ARCSAfghanistan. The
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Needs are huge following the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan affecting over 1.3 million people and leaving hundreds of homes destroyed or damaged. This earthquake could not have come at a worse time. The disaster not only brings immediate suffering but also
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The @IFRC has launched a 17 million Swiss Francs emergency appeal to support the Pakistan Red Crescent @PRC_official in expanding its relief operations following the devastating monsoon floods. Communities face acute shortages of safe water, food, shelter, and healthcare, while
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In response to the powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck southeastern Afghanistan, the @IFRC has launched an emergency appeal for 25 million Swiss francs. The @IFRC is coordinating closely with the @ARCSAfghanistan, which is leading local response efforts with its
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As the response to the earthquake in Afghanistan gathers pace, emergency funds of CHF 1 million from @IFRC_DREF have been approved to support the Red Crescent action on the ground. The IFRC is preparing to launch an emergency appeal very soon to support the people affected by the.
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RT @TDellaLonga: Infrastructures were damaged by the earthquake in Afghanistan. This means that access in remote areas is still a challen….
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Following the powerful earthquake which struck southeastern #Afghanistan late on 31 August, initial reports indicate over 550 fatalities, more than 1,000 injuries, and 600 homes destroyed or damaged. The Afghan Red Crescent Society @ARCSAfghanistan has deployed emergency teams
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According to the latest reports, many casualties and widespread damage are feared after a 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan. We are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to support @ARCSAfghanistan response. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this.
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August proved to be another month of both heartbreak and hope for our @IFRC network. Here is a glimpse of what happened. 👇. To all these, and far more, our network has responded with speed and dedication. In this increasing polarized and uncertain world, we are reminded that
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Welcome to the 2024 @IFRC’s Annual Report. The story of 2024 was a very painful one for communities around the world, with devastating crises becoming more complex and protracted, threats to community health and cohesion, terrible suffering experienced by people on the move and
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Torrential rains triggered deadly flash floods across São Vicente and Santo Antão in Cape Verde, leaving over 119,000 people affected, with homes destroyed, health facilities flooded, and communities cut off. A major and growing concern is the collapse of the central water.
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No one should ever have to gamble with their life for a basic meal. Yet, this is the stark reality of what is happening in Gaza where famine is spreading and desperate families are risking everything just to secure food. Humanitarian workers including our Palestine Red Crescent
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This month marks the 8th year since the massive displacement of people from Rakhine State, Myanmar to Bangladesh. Today, over one million displaced people in Cox’s Bazar depend on ongoing humanitarian support. With the support of the @IFRC and our emergency appeal, the
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Deeply concerned after Sunday’s incident, when the Ocean Viking humanitarian ship was struck by multiple gunshots. Thankfully, no individuals were physically harmed. However, this serious event has jeopardized the safety and well-being of both our humanitarian personnel and the
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