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‘We gave all the support we could’: how the Red Cross responded to the Turkey-Syria earthquakes

Following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, volunteers such as Meltem Elmaci and specialist responders like Julia Brothwell were on the ground giving vital assistance

The Guardian - UK

Premier League condemns ‘horrific and brutal acts of violence’ in Israel and Gaza as moment’s silence planned

Blacks armband will be worn and a moment’s silence will take place ahead of the next round of top-flight games

Evening Standard

‘Many people still need support’: how a Ukrainian refugee helps others fleeing the conflict

Like millions of other Ukrainians, Veronika Riepina had to leave her country behind. Now, having found refuge in the UK, she is working with the British Red Cross to assist new arrivals – and looking forward to the day she can return home

The Guardian - UK

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Asylum backlog clearance efforts could make people destitute, Red Cross warns

The charity criticised changes it said the Government has made to the period of time refugees are given to move out of asylum accommodation.

The Independent UK

‘Our work is changing all the time’: why no two days are the same for an emergency responder

From assisting people fleeing the conflict in Sudan to supporting those affected by fires or floods, the British Red Cross is always ready to respond during a crisis. Here, two volunteers share the experiences that have shaped them

The Guardian - UK

Immediate aid and sustainable solutions: how the Red Cross is bringing relief to drought-stricken Kenya

Countries across sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing multiple, overlapping crises. In Kenya, where drought is affecting millions, the Red Cross has supported more than 200,000 people as part of its response – providing access to life-saving humanitarian support

The Guardian - UK

How the British Red Cross is helping prepare the UK for more extreme weather

The consequences of the climate crisis could impact significantly on the UK, but the British Red Cross is working with communities across the country to build resilience to weather-related emergencies and develop strategies to adapt for the future

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Fundraising appeal launched as 5,300 feared dead in flood-hit eastern Libya

The British Red Cross has launched an appeal and said that three Libyan Red Crescent volunteers lost their lives while trying to save others.

The Independent UK

UK needs ‘cultural shift’ over heatwaves, says British Red Cross

Scientists have described heat as a silent killer and one of the most lethal aspects of rising global temperatures

The Independent UK

Number of people going hungry has risen by 122m since 2019, UN says

Covid pandemic and Ukraine war add to widespread crisis with one in nine people in the world facing severe food insecurity in 2022

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh volunteer celebrates 75 years with British Red Cross benefitting 'thousands of people'

A British Red Cross volunteer is celebrating 75 years of working with the organisation and benefitting 'thousands of people' since joining the service the same year the NHS was formed.

Edinburgh Live

NHS worker to receive British Empire Medal for global crisis voluntary work

Liz Tait has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for helping people through crises all around the world

The Independent UK

Perth charity climbers take on Britain's three top peaks in mum Paula's honour

Roxanne Tabourel greatly misses her mum Paula who died in November 2021, so on the weekend that would have been the 55th birthday of the well-known Perth restaurant boss, she and her dad raised a flag at the summit of Ben Nevis, the final climb in the 24-hour Peaks4Paula challenge.

Daily Record

Love Island’s Ekin-Su reveals she considered adopting girl, 4, she met in Turkey after devastating earthquake

The DOI star travelled to Turkey last month after the natural disaster claimed the lives of more than 50,000 people in February

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The Independent UK

Sudan evacuees arriving in UK ‘have had lives turned upside down’

More British nationals arrived at Birmingham Airport on Tuesday evening.

Wales Online

Man cycles from the UK to Ukraine in 22 days 'to spread positivity'

He raised £4,000 for the British Red Cross and said his biggest challenges along the way were 'chafing' and getting bitten by a dog

The Independent UK

Access to basic healthcare for asylum seekers is at risk, says Red Cross

A new report recommends that the Home Office should include ‘fast and free’ internet access in asylum accommodation.

Daily Record

Perthshire hailed for the outstanding welcome given to refugees from Ukraine

Figures released by the British Red Cross in the approach to the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Homes for Ukraine scheme display the level of support for refugees in Perthshire with Aberfeldy one of the most welcoming areas per capita in Scotland

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Ukrainians 'living in windowless cabins for months' under Scottish Government refugee scheme

The British Red Cross has used a damning report to slam much of the temporary accommodation as "inappropriate".

The National (Scotland)

Ukrainian refugees 'living in limbo’ on ‘inappropriate’ cruise ships

CRUISE ships and hotels are not appropriate accommodation for Ukrainian refugees staying in Scotland, a report has warned.

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