
Jagan Chapagain
@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
Devastating floods in Texas Hill Country have swept away lives, some girls still missing from Camp Mystic. Our hearts are with their families. Thank you @RedCross for being there offering support.
Our hearts are with those impacted by Hill Country flooding. The Red Cross is on the ground offering support. If you're struggling, you're not alone—help is available 24/7. Call/text the Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.
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Wildfires are raging in Greece and other parts of Europe causing mass evacuations, and widespread damage to homes and livelihoods. The @IFRC network has mobilized to support emergency responders and affected communities. I salute the invaluable contributions of local actors
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The IFRC is calling for support to respond to a massive surge in people returning to Afghanistan from Iran, with over 1.2 million crossing the border already this year. Our appeal is underfunded & without more help, @ARCSAfghanistan may have to scale back.
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In Gaza, the ongoing hostilities have devastated the healthcare system. Over half of @PalestineRCS hospitals, clinics and medical points have ceased operations, while the remaining facilities struggle to function under immense strain and with limited resources, amid the collapse.
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Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastating impact of the recent floods in Texas. The American Red Cross @RedCrossCSTR is working 24/7 alongside partners to support the affected people. Here’s how they’re helping:. - Emergency shelters are open for anyone seeking.
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Today marks 100 days since two powerful earthquakes struck central Myanmar, killing more than 3,700 people, injuring thousands more, and affecting over 1.3 million people. The @IFRC and the @MyanmarRedCross continue to respond to the devastating impact of the disaster, as it
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Across Europe, the @IFRC network has mobilized to support responders - from those battling fires in Turkey, Greece and Norway to volunteers giving out water and checking on the most vulnerable in Spain, Italy and the UK. I'm in agreement with UN Secretary-General.
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800,000+ Afghans have returned back from Iran, pushing Afghanistan’s capacity to the brink. The @IFRC has provided emergency fund and has now appealed for CHF 25 million to provide life saving aid, recovery and reintegration, community support and health care expansion to meet
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It has been three months since two powerful earthquakes struck central Myanmar, reducing thousands of homes, schools, and hospitals to rubble. Humanitarian needs continue to rise as monsoon flooding worsen the impact of the earthquake. Since day 1, the @ifrc has been
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Heatwaves aren’t just getting more frequent; they are getting hotter. Across Europe, many regions are facing record-breaking temperatures. The @IFRC continues to support communities in preparing for and adapting to this changing climate. Here's how our IFRC network is helping
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RT @AJMatheou: .@MyanmarRedCross has reached 195,000 people since the earthquake with support from @ifrc and Movement partners. 13,000 wit….
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In Gaza, we have just passed a very sad milestone. I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) @PalestineRCS nurse Haitham Bassam Abu Issa. Worse is that his death brings to 50 the number of PRCS staff and volunteers killed - both on and
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As I conclude my mission to the DRC 🇨🇩, I leave deeply moved by the strength of #DRC_RedCross, the dedication of its 500K+ volunteers, and the resilience of the communities they serve. From government officials to flood-affected camps, from youth training centers to closed-door.
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