The IFRC and the DRC Red Cross sadly confirm the tragic death of Jean Florent Mosebi on 23 August 2024, Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after his boat capsized. The loss of our staff and volunteers highlights the significant risks faced in providing essential humanitarian assistance in hard-to-reach areas. #ProtectHumanity
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The world’s largest volunteer–based humanitarian network.
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network. Founded in 1919, the IFRC has 191 member Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, a secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. The International Federation, the National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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Beschäftigte von International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC
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Vincent Michaud
Seasoned Project Manager - PMO, Portfolio management, Program management
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Bhupinder Tomar
Head of Delegation, West Coast Cluster, Africa at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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Eric Elliott
Behavior Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Maya Schaerer
Updates
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This year, 30 of our dedicated volunteers and staff have died or been killed while serving their communities. They were trusted colleagues and friends. They were parents, partners and friends. They were people with hopes and dreams. They were providing care, responding to emergencies, and striving to make the world a better place. Their dedication and compassion will always be remembered. Together we must #ProtectHumanity.
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Through the collaboration of South Sudan Red Cross, European Union, and IFRC, new water facilities in Aweil have greatly enhanced community health and well-being.💧 https://lnkd.in/etr48CmW
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Across Central America, Red Cross teams have strengthened their cooperation to create a route-based network to assist migrants, exactly where they need it most. From providing mother and child healthcare to essential support at critical points along the journey, they are ensuring that migrants are #NotAlone. To read more about how the IFRC network, supported by European Union, is helping migrants and displaced people, visit https://bit.ly/3WycFN0
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The IFRC is deeply saddened to announce the tragic loss of Sudanese Red Crescent Society volunteer, Mr Sabeil Ibrahim Adam on 26 August 2024. Since the conflict in Sudan began in mid-April last year, eight volunteers from the Sudanese Red Crescent have tragically lost their lives. The IFRC extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, Sudanese Red Crescent Society, friends, and colleagues of Sabeil Ibrahim Adam. The protection of humanitarian workers is a fundamental obligation. #ProtectHumanity https://bit.ly/4dDXBot
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Severe flooding in southeastern Bangladesh has caused widespread devastation, displacing thousands of people, submerging entire villages and disrupting countless lives. The dedicated volunteers of the Bangladesh Red Crescent were among the first responders, leading rescue efforts and providing humanitarian assistance.
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"Every death is a profound loss for the communities we serve, leaving fewer trained hands to care for those in need." Opinion piece from IFRC President Kate Forbes in the The New York Times on how this year is on track to be the deadliest ever for Humanitarian Workers.
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“Thankfully, this is very different from Covid. It's really important that we use this public health emergency declaration as a rallying call and not as an inducement of panic,” said Gwen Eamer, senior officer for public health emergencies at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, to the National.
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Mpox outbreak can be stopped, but it requires addressing the problem at its origin. This means proactive measures to control and stop the spread. Listen to the latest updates from Gwen Eamer, Senior Officer in Public Health in Emergencies at IFRC.