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What is the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC)?

When a major emergency occurs overseas, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 UK charities – the British Red Cross included – to raise funds for an effective, coordinated response ...
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What’s happening in Venezuela?: at least 1,450 have died after catastrophic double earthquakes

Whats happening in Venezuela? At least 1,450 people have died after two powerful earthquakes. Get the latest updates and learn how the Red Cross is helping.
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Why is UK heat so bad? 8 reasons hot weather feels worse

When the sun comes out in the UK, people often struggle with temperatures that might feel relatively easy to cope with in other countries. This leaves many wondering why heat in the UK feels so much ...
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What is Ebola? Symptoms, spread and risk explained

Ebola, or Ebola virus disease, is a serious but rare disease caused by a virus. There are different strains of the disease. The most recent outbreak found in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May ...
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Wheelchair hire near you

Trusted wheelchair hire across the UK with no hidden fees and fast home delivery. Looking to hire a wheelchair? We make it simple. Whether it's for recovery, travel or extra support, the British Red ...
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Inside Sudan’s crisis: First-hand stories from three years of conflict

Sudanese refugees and Red Crescent volunteers who have been affected by the ongoing conflict share their stories. 15 April 2026 marks three years of devastating conflict in Sudan. More than 33 million ...
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Myanmar earthquake 2025: how donations to our appeal are helping people recover

On 28 March 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, its epicentre located 17 kilometres southeast of Mandalay. The Sagaing and Mandalay regions were both significantly impacted. On ...
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British Red Cross statement on changes to the asylum system

“We are deeply concerned about the changes the government is proposing to our asylum system. The plans will leave people in need of protection and safety in a perpetual state of limbo, where they can ...
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Sir Lenny Henry supports Jamaica’s recovery after Hurricane Melissa

A donation to our Disaster Fund will help us respond to disasters in the UK and around the world, including armed conflict, wildfires, flooding and other natural disasters ...
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British Red Cross helps more than half a million people through its Disaster Fund

A new report shows that the British Red Cross’ Disaster Fund reached more than 500,000 people in crisis in the UK and around the world in 2025. 2025 placed huge demands on the humanitarian sector, ...
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Hurricane Melissa: Red Cross warns that needs remain immense one week on from the storm

The Red Cross is appealing for support to meet people’s urgent needs. One week on since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, causing widespread destruction to the island and across the Caribbean, the ...
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Hurricane Melissa: British Red Cross specialist volunteers to join Foreign Office team supporting UK nationals in Jamaica

A team of two British Red Cross Psychosocial Support Volunteers are travelling to Jamaica to support UK nationals impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The team will work alongside members of the Foreign, ...