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The emblem of a red cross on a white background is a sign of protection under the Geneva Conventions. It is not a religious symbol. The red cross, red crescent and red crystal are symbols of ...

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 ...

1,300 emergencies reached by our UK crisis and emergency response teams More 1.4 million people supported worldwide with life‑saving humanitarian assistance More than 4.3 million people reached with ...

When the sun is out, a swim or water-based activity sounds like the perfect way to cool down. The UK has a beautiful coastline as well as inland rivers, lakes and canals and when temperatures rise, ...

For over 150 years, we have mobilised the power of humanity so that individuals and communities can prepare for, respond to and recover from crises – both at home and around the world. In 2025, our ...

Wildfires have become more frequent, widespread, and intense in the UK. Here's what to do in hot, dry weather when there's an increased risk of grassfires and wildfires Increasing temperatures lead to ...

Advice and tips for cooling your house down during periods of hot weather and heatwaves When temperatures rise during a heatwave or prolonged periods of hot weather, it's important your home is ...

On 6 February 2023, a series of earthquakes killed over 55,000 people in Türkiye (Turkey) and Syria, in the worst earthquakes the region has seen in 20 years. Emotional scars run deep – many people ...

On 28 March 2025, central Myanmar was rocked by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake, followed by a 6.7 magnitude aftershock. It caused widespread devastation: 3,600 deaths. 5,561 injured. 120,000+ ...

The British Red Cross has launched an emergency fundraising appeal in response to two devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Reports are emerging that more than a thousand people have died, with ...

Over the past few months, Pakistan has faced severe monsoon flooding. The rains have caused widespread damage and are expected to continue. The Pakistan Red Crescent has been working hard to respond ...