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Last updated 27 May 2025 It has been 19 months since the attacks in Israel and the escalation of a conflict which has led to intolerable suffering in Gaza and the wider region. Here you can find out ...
More than 9 million people in the UK say they feel lonely some or most of the time. So if loneliness is affecting your life, you're not alone. The rising cost of living can be challenging for our ...
How has the Red Crescent been getting aid into Gaza? Colleagues from the PRCS and the Egyptian Red Crescent have been working day and night, delivering assistance. They have done so for over a year, ...
A deadly earthquake has killed more than 2,000 people in Herat, Afghanistan and left many families homeless. Soaring food prices, conflict and climate change are plunging Africa into a severe and ...
This year marks seven decades of partnership between the British Red Cross and Defender. Together, we've reached more than 2 million people in crisis, and we're not stopping there. A month on from the ...
How you can help Our volunteering retail roles are varied and there are plenty of ways to lend a hand, no matter your interests. Charity shop volunteer From helping customers and creating exciting ...
Last updated 26 June 2025 Israel-Iran escalation: What's happening? In recent days, civilians have been caught up in hostilities, with around 500 people killed in Iran and 28 killed in Israel. The ...
What’s the quickest and best way to get aid into Gaza? The quickest way to get aid into Gaza is through established crossings like Rafah, Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem and Erez/Beit Hanoun. Land-based ...
Help for the executor of a will If you are administering a loved one's will, we can help. Acting as the executor of a will can be challenging, but the British Red Cross provides the guidance and ...
Why take part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge? You will receive a Red Cross t-shirt to wear on the day You will get the opportunity to meet the team and your fellow walkers before the event and ...
Why volunteer in retail? Found on high streets up and down the country, our shops are great places to learn new skills and meet wonderful people. As a charity shop volunteer, there’s lots to get ...