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Treaty on the Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters
25 Jun 2026
In disaster response, timing is everything. A delayed shipment, a stalled visa, or unclear coordination can mean the difference between help arriving ...
From Forecasts to Action: Strengthening Preparedness in Somalia
25 Jun 2026
In April 2026, the Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS), with support from the Finnish Red Cross and ECHO, brought together 27 staff members, volunteers...
Voices of Preparedness: Khaled Rabeh, IFRC MENA region
23 Jun 2026
In this interview, Khaled Rabeh, Disaster Risk Manager Senior Officer at IFRC MENA, discusses the preparedness priorities, challenges, and actions sha...
The Ethiopian Red Cross’s Emergency Operations Centre Strengthens Crisis Response
28 Apr 2026
From conflict to climate-related disasters, this Emergency Operations Centre is transforming how the Ethiopian Red Cross monitors risks, coordinates r...
Beyond Individual Risk: Why Extreme Heat Demands a Systems Response
18 Feb 2026
At a Glance Extreme heat becomes a disaster when it overwhelms the systems people rely on – housing, health, infrastructure, ecosystems, and soc...
Strengthening Community Resilience through Small Business Preparedness
10 Feb 2026
When disaster strikes-such as a flood, earthquake, hurricane, or a business-halting heat wave-it doesn’t just disrupt homes and lives; it also g...
Strengthening Early Warning Systems for All: Evidence and Lessons from Last-Mile Communities
06 Jan 2026
This report synthesizes findings from 15 GDPC-supported studies across 14 countries to examine why early warnings often fail to translate into timely,...
Ready Before It Hits – How The American Red Cross Uses Anticipatory Action To Stay Ahead of Disasters
08 Oct 2025
When most people think of “disaster relief,” they picture what happens after a hurricane or wildfire-volunteers distributing blankets, set...
Unpacking the Summer: Learning About Heat in Adelaide
21 Jul 2025
Listening Over Coffee: Stories Behind the Data The Post-Event Review Capability (PERC), developed by the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance, offers ...
From Assessment to Action: A New Tool to Support Urban Resilience
15 Jul 2025
Cities around the world are stepping up efforts to reduce disaster risk and build resilience. While many tools help identify vulnerabilities, the chal...
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30 Jun 2020
'Delay and pay, or plan and prosper', is the crystal clear message from IFRC Head, Jagan Chapagain and Andrew Steer, President and CEO of the World Re...
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13 Mar 2020
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10 Oct 2019
As part of the project “LARRA Actividades de Reducción de Riesgo de Latinoamérica,” the American Red Cross in coordination with the Nat...
07 Oct 2019
“I volunteer because I love learning lifesaving skills. This is how I can support my community,” remarks Tarin Akther from her school in Banglades...
23 Aug 2019
“Each and every person here has huge potential. We just have to bring it out,” says Harun al Rashid—an American Red Cross staff member traini...
16 Aug 2019
Over the past two years, more than 700,000 people have fled Rakhine State, Myanmar to seek safety in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Many arrived injured, ...