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
Emergency Appeal Launched: Hurricane Melissa — the strongest storm in Jamaica’s history — has left a trail of devastation across the island. With winds up to 280 km/h and torrential rains, nearly 1.9 million people are affected. Homes destroyed, roads blocked, families
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Hurricane Melissa — the strongest storm in Jamaica’s history — has devastated communities across the island, bringing winds of up to 280 km/h, as well as torrential rains and storm surges that left...
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Today at #COP30, the @IFRC hosted an event on "Beat the Heat Together". Extreme heat is a silent killer. Our Three-Part Approach to #BeatTheHeat focus on: - People: Protecting lives and building heat resilience. - Places: Building resilient cities and sustainable urban systems.
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As #COP30 kicks off today, I reaffirm that the climate crisis remains a strategic priority for the @IFRC and urged world leaders to “HIT the ground running.” The @IFRC is calling for urgent action in three key areas: - Health and wellbeing - Investment in people and
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From earthquake to typhoons, the Philippines is struggling against relentless catastrophes. In just over a month, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Cebu, followed by Typhoon Kalmaegi, have left millions reeling. And on Sunday, Super Typhoon Fungwong swept across the country, leaving
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Manila/Kuala Lumpur, 10 November 2025 – The Philippines is grappling with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis as back-to-back disasters devastate communities already struggling to recover. In just...
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After more than 2.5 years of conflict, Sudan is now one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, and the largest displacement crisis globally. Tune in to @IFRC Weekly News – Episode 2 on Sudan and listen to why supporting Sudanese Red Crescent local responders is literally the
🌍 NEW: IFRC Weekly News - Episode 02 🎙️ This week we turn to Sudan. After more than 2.5 years of conflict, Sudan is now one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, and the largest displacement crisis globally. Entire communities are being forced to walk for days with no
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In Cuba, the @IFRC emergency appeal aims to raise CHF 15 million to support 100,000 people in the worst-affected provinces following hurricane Melissa. The operation combines emergency relief, early recovery, and long-term resilience, helping families rebuild homes, restore safe
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As #COP30 kicks off tomorrow, the world cannot afford to lose focus on the climate emergency, as climate-related humanitarian needs escalate. Hurricane Melissa is the latest reminder that the humanitarian consequences of climate change are becoming ever clearer. It also shows
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Geneva, 6 November 2025 – As the world prepares to meet at COP30, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warns that amid multiple overlapping global crises, the...
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In Jamaica, the damage had been catastrophic. Volunteers from @Jamaicaredcross are the ground working as hard as they can to provide support to the affected communities. In response, the @IFRC has launched an emergency appeal. 👉 https://t.co/c2t3qbS3wf
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Hurricane Melissa — the strongest storm in Jamaica’s history — has devastated communities across the island, bringing winds of up to 280 km/h, as well as torrential rains and storm surges that left...
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The @IFRC and Afghan Red Crescent @ARCSAfghanistan are responding swiftly to support families affected by the latest earthquake in northern Afghanistan. Relief efforts are prioritizing emergency shelter, winter and hygiene kits, safe drinking water, and cash assistance to help
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The @ifrc is actively supporting the Philippines Red Cross as Typhoon Kalmaegi ripped through central Philippines from 3-5 November 2025 with destructive winds and torrential rain causing widespread flooding and landslides, including in the area hit by a deadly earthquake just
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If you are thinking about ditching health insurance all together but are worried about going completely naked in the case something big comes up, you should give CrowdHealth a look. Here is what our CrowdHealth members have paid on average/month over the last 12 months: $143
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Grateful for the support from Governments, National Societies, and partners at our @IFRC_DREF Pledging Conference 2025. Over the past 5 years, IFRC-DREF has allocated 295 million Swiss francs, targeting 80 million people worldwide, with 75% of funds going directly to National
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In the western Rift Valley in Kenya, heavy rains have triggered deadly landslides, causing many casualties and mass displacement and deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis affecting millions across the country. Alongside local authorities, teams from the
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Devastating floods and landslides struck eastern Uganda over the past week, destroying homes, roads, and bridges, and displacing many families. The @UgandaRedCross is actively leading emergency response operations in partnership with local authorities, delivering vital relief,
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In Cuba, the response on the ground is at its full speed following the devastating #HurricaMelissa. With sustained winds of up to 195 km/h and rains exceeding 400 mm, the hurricane devastated coastal and rural communities across eastern Cuba, affecting more than 2.7 million
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On 3 November, a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, causing devastating impacts. The challenges facing communities are immense. Search and rescue efforts are hindered by difficult terrain and damaged infrastructure, and many of the worst-hit areas
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On 7 November, the @IFRC will be hosting its annual Disaster Response Emergency Fund's pledging conference @IFRC_DREF. Originally designed to respond to small- and medium-sized disasters, the fund has evolved to include support for anticipatory action. As seen with
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Just posted a new video on my YouTube channel. It's essentially a Super-Villain Origin Story. I'll link to the video in the comments section. It's 1 Hour, 25 Minutes of facts. So get ready to settle in. In summary, Zohran Mamdani got his politics from his parents, especially
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According to official rapid assessments, in Cuba, one million people require urgent assistance including shelter materials, non-food items, safe water, and health protection, following Hurricane Melissa. Volunteers and Staff from the Cuban Red Cross are working around the clock
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In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Melissa, the @IFRC launched an emergency appeal for CHF 19 million to assist 180,000 people across Jamaica over the next two years, helping families recover their livelihoods, rebuild their homes, and restore their dignity. The sheer
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