IFRC Europe (@ifrc_europe) 's Twitter Profile
IFRC Europe

@ifrc_europe

We are Europe & Central Asia Office of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (@IFRC), the largest humanitarian network in the world

ID: 937963107456036865

linkhttp://ifrc.org calendar_today05-12-2017 08:33:26

6,6K Tweet

27,27K Followers

960 Following

IFRC (@ifrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tomorrow is Heat Action Day. 🌡️🔥 Here are 10 safety tips for facing heatwaves and staying cool when temperatures rise. Join us tomorrow and help us spread the word to #BeatTheHeat!

IFRC (@ifrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today is #HeatActionDay. As global temperatures continue to rise, heatwaves – an already silent and deadly killer – are becoming more extreme. Addressing the rising global threat of heatwaves is a priority for the IFRC, with a specific focus on under-served urban communities at

Today is #HeatActionDay.

As global temperatures continue to rise, heatwaves – an already silent and deadly killer – are becoming more extreme. Addressing the rising global threat of heatwaves is a priority for the IFRC, with a specific focus on under-served urban communities at
Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen (@birgitteebbesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Extreme heat is a growing concern for Europe and Central Asia. It has significant effects on people's health and livelihoods and is getting deadlier. But it doesn't have to be a disaster. Across the region, we @IFRC invest in preparing communities to extreme heat to save lives

Extreme heat is a growing concern for Europe and Central Asia. 

It has significant effects on people's health and livelihoods and is getting deadlier.

But it doesn't have to be a disaster. Across the region, we @IFRC invest in preparing communities to extreme heat to save lives
Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen (@birgitteebbesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My thoughts are with families affected by the school shooting in Graz. Thank you to the Austrian Red Cross teams who have mobilized rapidly to take care of injured at the site and provide psychological support nationwide. It is critical that people receive this support timely.

My thoughts are with families affected by the school shooting in Graz.

Thank you to the Austrian Red Cross teams who have mobilized rapidly to take care of injured at the site and provide psychological support nationwide.

It is critical that people receive this support timely.
Azamat Baialinov (@baialinov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A tragic explosion destroyed a residential building in Chambarak, causing multiple casualties and affecting nearby households. Armenian Red Cross Society teams are on site, providing first aid, psychosocial support, and humanitarian assistance in coordination with MIA of Armenia 🇦🇲

A tragic explosion destroyed a residential building in Chambarak, causing multiple casualties and affecting nearby households.
Armenian Red Cross Society teams are on site, providing first aid, psychosocial support, and humanitarian assistance in coordination with <a href="/MIAofArmenia/">MIA of Armenia 🇦🇲</a>
Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen (@birgitteebbesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Teams of @mdais are on high alert since early this morning. All staff, volunteers, and 2,000 ambulances are mobilized. A national blood donation campaign is underway.

Teams of @mdais are on high alert since early this morning. All staff, volunteers, and 2,000 ambulances are mobilized. A national blood donation campaign is underway.
Jagan Chapagain (@jagan_chapagain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I want to express my gratitude to both the Iranian Red Crescent Iranian Red Crescent Society and Magen David Adom Magen David Adom for their tireless humanitarian work in the midst of highly concerning hostilities in the Middle East and under extremely difficult and worsening circumstances. I call on all

IFRC Europe (@ifrc_europe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over the night, @mdais teams across #Israel treated and transported dozens of people impacted by missile attacks. Two paramedics suffered light injuries from shrapnel while treating patients on the scene.

Over the night, @mdais teams across #Israel treated and transported dozens of people impacted by missile attacks. 

Two paramedics suffered light injuries from shrapnel while treating patients on the scene.
IFRC (@ifrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Grateful to the Iranian Red Crescent Society and Magen David Adom teams for their life-saving humanitarian work under extremely difficult circumstances. We call on all parties involved to exercise the utmost restraint. The safety and protection of civilians must be ensured.

Grateful to the <a href="/Iran_RCS/">Iranian Red Crescent Society</a> and <a href="/Mdais/">Magen David Adom</a> teams for their life-saving humanitarian work under extremely difficult circumstances.

We call on all parties involved to exercise the utmost restraint. The safety and protection of civilians must be ensured.
RedCrossEU (@redcrosseu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Discussing with IFRC, Bulgarian Red Cross, WHO/Europe & @EU_health about the vital role of MHPSS in supporting people affected by the Ukraine crisis across 28 European countries. #EU4HealthxRedCross 💡How can we strengthen systems’ preparedness and resilience for the future?

Discussing with <a href="/ifrc/">IFRC</a>, <a href="/BGRedCross/">Bulgarian Red Cross</a>, <a href="/WHO_Europe/">WHO/Europe</a> &amp; @EU_health about the vital role of MHPSS in supporting people affected by the Ukraine crisis across 28 European countries. #EU4HealthxRedCross
💡How can we strengthen systems’ preparedness and resilience for the future?
RedCrossEU (@redcrosseu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What have we learnt from our 3-years #EU4Health project providing psychological first aid to people affected by the crisis in Ukraine? 🎯Tailor MHPSS to specific groups ⛑️First-line responders are vital 🌱Communities drive change 🔗Mainstream MHPSS #EU4HealthxRedCross

What have we learnt from our 3-years #EU4Health project providing psychological first aid to people affected by the crisis in Ukraine?

🎯Tailor MHPSS to specific groups
⛑️First-line responders are vital
🌱Communities drive change
🔗Mainstream MHPSS

#EU4HealthxRedCross
Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen (@birgitteebbesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the #EU4HealthxRedCross final event, we mark a milestone: 600,000+ people reached with life-changing mental health & psychosocial support amid the conflict in Ukraine. Born in crisis, this effort is a turning point, not an end. ⁦⁦🙏🙏EU One Health⁩ 👇

Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen (@birgitteebbesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The #EU4Health project has brought MHPSS to the forefront of emergency response across 28 countries in Europe including Ukraine. At yesterday’s #EU4HealthxRedCross final event, we shared key lessons & moving stories; concluding that focus on preparedness is needed. EU One Health

The #EU4Health project has brought MHPSS to the forefront of emergency response across 28 countries in Europe including Ukraine. At yesterday’s #EU4HealthxRedCross final event, we shared key lessons &amp; moving stories; concluding that focus on preparedness is needed. <a href="/EU_Health/">EU One Health</a>⁩
Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen (@birgitteebbesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every refugee I have met has a heartbreaking story of loss and pain to share. Yet every one of them has dreams, hope and courage to start from scratch. We at @IFRC stand in #SolidarityWithRefugees providing support along their challenging journeys to a safer future.

Jagan Chapagain (@jagan_chapagain) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Local actors are not waiting to be empowered; they are already on the frontlines. Since the escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel, Magen David Adom teams in Israel have been on the ground providing support.   They are assisting with the evacuation and transfer of

Local actors are not waiting to be empowered; they are already on the frontlines. Since the escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel, Magen David Adom teams in Israel have been on the ground providing support.
 
They are assisting with the evacuation and transfer of
Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen (@birgitteebbesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Battling wildfires all night long 🔥 Since last night, the volunteers of the Hellenic Red Cross have been supporting firefighters and communities on the island of Chios raged by wildfires. Thank you for being by the side of people in need 🙏

Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen (@birgitteebbesen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“This is just the beginning.” Heatwaves are getting deadlier. Wildfires more intense. And the most vulnerable are least prepared. We must act now — because when we prepare better, we save lives. 🔗 ifrc.org/press-release/…

IFRC (@ifrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Suffering from this heat, you're not alone. Wildfires are raging in Greece, Türkiye & other parts of Europe as a deadly heatwave is gripping the continent. The @IFRC network has mobilized to support emergency responders & vulnerable communities. 👉 bit.ly/4lj0YVy

IFRC (@ifrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🔥Turkey faced over a week of relentless wildfires, with hundreds of blazes leaving devastation in their wake and claiming two lives. The Turkish Türk Kızılay International has been on the ground, delivering food and water to those affected. While the fires are now under control, the

Jessie Thomson (@jessiecthomson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Wildfires threaten more than forests—they endanger lives.🔥 I am inspired by the Turkish Türk Kızılay International teams that are actively responding to this year's deadly #wildfires in #Türkiye. As heatwaves grow more severe, #preparedness is no longer optional—it’s a necessity.