It’s ok not to be ok.
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and beyond, let’s break the stigma around mental health.
Across communities, Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers and staff are there to support, listen and connect so no one feels alone.
Check on your loved ones. And take care of yourself too.
More than 1,500 people have been evacuated from Gaza to Jordan for urgent medical care, most of them children.
The @jordanredcrescent is providing lifesaving treatment, dignity, and support to families facing unimaginable hardship.
But the needs continue, and the @IFRC emergency appeal for the Middle East is only 18% funded.
You are not alone.
Millions of people around the world face mental health challenges. #MentalHealth
At the IFRC, our volunteers are there every day, reaching out and supporting communities in times of need.
Congratulations to @IFRC President @kateforbes2026 on being named to the 2026 @time 100 Philanthropy list, recognizing the world’s most influential leaders shaping the future of philanthropy and giving.
This well-deserved recognition reflects her unwavering commitment to humanitarian action, strengthening community resilience, and advancing global solidarity.
This is also a recognition of the extraordinary work of the entire IFRC network - our volunteers, National Societies and staff whose dedication and humanity make this impact possible every day in communities around the world.
IFRC Weekly News – Episode 31 🎙️
In this episode, we explore hantavirus, a rare but potentially serious disease transmitted primarily through contact with infected rodents.
Public health and emergencies expert Bronwyn Nichol joins IFRC News to explain how hantaviruses spread, why cases remain uncommon, and what symptoms and risks people should be aware of across different regions of the world.
Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Pka2i4
Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/4djzE6O
Taking care of others starts with taking care of yourself. ❤️
Every day, Red Cross volunteers show up for people in their most difficult moments. But behind every act of compassion is a human being who also needs care, rest, and support. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
We need to care for the carers.
The IFRC network represents more than 17 million staff and volunteers who face a triple burden, exposed to traumatic events, being affected themselves and working long hours at the frontline.
This #WorldMentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and every day, let's not forget to also care for their mental health.
On the road to Mokolo, Cameroon đź“Ťđź’ł
Today, the Croix-Rouge Camerounaise and @IFRC are taking one of the first key steps in cash assistance: voucher distribution.
Using the Red Rose platform, vouchers help securely identify recipients, reduce errors, and ensure assistance reaches the right people with transparency and traceability.
A safer, faster, and more accountable way to deliver humanitarian support. 🤝
These women are only a few examples from the thousands of Red Cross and Red Crescent nurses showing up every day in conflict zones, at borders and in communities that rarely make the news.
To every nurse volunteering and working across our 191 National Societies, we salute you today.
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Sinlaku, communities on Fono Island are taking the first steps toward recovery.
With support from the @micro_red_cross , the @ifrc , and local volunteers, families are receiving shelter materials, hygiene kits, and essential supplies to help them rebuild their homes and lives safely and with dignity.
As #WorldMentalHealthWeek starts, let’s remember the importance of mental health.
Millions of people around the world face mental health challenges. Yet stigma still keeps many from seeking the support they need.
Let’s change that.
Breaking the silence starts with us. Reaching out, staying connected, and supporting one another can make a real difference.
On 8 May, we celebrated World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day under the theme “United in Humanity,” brought to life through the commitment of volunteers working at the heart of communities.
From Gabon to Sao Tome and Principe, and across Cameroon, they act every day to prevent, respond and support people, often in contexts where needs are immense and resources limited. (link to article in story)
