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

I was pleased this morning to speak at the High-Level Panel of the Татьяна Humanitarian Affairs Segment on how to change the humanitarian sector for the better. From the @IFRC perspective, a true humanitarian reset means shifting power, resources, and responsibility closer to

This IFRC-DREF allocation will support the Ivory Coast Red Cross in contributing to the national response to the first cholera outbreak in 15 years. This operation aims to contain the epidemic by reducing transmission risks and protecting the most vulnerable populations. Thank

The scale of the Iranian Red Crescent جمعیت هلال‌احمر ایران response reflects deep-rooted local capacity and preparedness.   To date, 882 operational teams have been mobilized to deliver critical services across various regions. These include Search and Rescue teams, sniffer dog units,

I’m currently in Berbera Branch, Somaliland, where communities supported by @IFRC & #BishaCas (SRCS) are facing growing humanitarian needs as aid is halted due to funding cuts. Today, I witnessed infants in Laalays receiving essential vaccination doses through funds received

This year I celebrated my lovely wife’s birthday from Hargeisa, Somaliland. Thank you SRCS colleagues for making this a memorable day even if I was thousands of miles away from her. I am eternally grateful to my wife for always supporting me in my humanitarian endeavors!

With IFRC-CBF’s support, the National Red Crescent Society of Turkmenistan is driving a digital transformation through a 3-phased approach. Phase one is already making strides and paving the way for more efficient and impactful humanitarian action. Explore how innovation is

This IFRC-DREF allocation has been made to support the Red Cross Society of Panama in their response to he severe contamination of the La Villa River. This vital operation will assist 30,000 people, focusing on Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Protection, Gender & Inclusion

This IFRC-DREF allocation will support the Armenian Red Cross Society in providing emergency shelter, cash aid for, essential items, & critical health/MHPSS services of up to 850 people affected by a powerful gas explosion in Chambarak. Thank you to all IFRC-DREF donors!

This IFRC-DREF allocation has been approved to provide immediate life-saving assistance to 200,000 people in Iran affected by the escalating international armed conflict, which has caused civilian casualties, displacement, and infrastructure damage since June 13, 2025. This

This IFRC-DREF allocation has been approved to support the Red Cross Society of Guinea-Bissau in responding to a severe windstorm and torrential rains that struck Gabu, causing widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure. This allocation will provide immediate assistance

Thank you Ambassador Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 for organizing this important event and inviting IFRC to share reflections. The declaration and what we hope it will achieve is vital as we focus on concrete impacts to save lives. We welcome the efforts by Australia and the ministerial group.

With IFRC-CBF's support, Sri Lanka Red Cross Society is engaging digital tools for financial management. From real-time tracking to streamlined operations, they’re building a future of transparency, resilience & self-reliance. Discover how smart systems are empowering them. #CBFforLocalAction

🚨 Over 800,000 people have returned from Iran to Afghanistan in just 6 months, with 20,000 more arriving every day. Afghanistan is already battling hunger, drought, and joblessness. This mass return is deepening an already severe crisis. @IFRC with افغاني سره میاشت are

Eng. Khaled Al Attar, Director-General, DIHAD Sustainable Organisation, met today with H.E. Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, Under Secretary General for National Society Development and Coordination at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The

This IFRC-DREF allocation was approved to support the Venezuelan Red Cross in responding to severe floods in the Zulia, Mérida, Barinas & Apure states, targeting 5,000 people. Actions include distributing blankets & hygiene kits, providing safe water, and offering psychosocial

The IFRC is calling for support to respond to a massive surge in people returning to Afghanistan from Iran, with over 1.2 million crossing the border already this year. Our appeal is underfunded & without more help, افغاني سره میاشت may have to scale back. bit.ly/44yVGxV

Thanks Minister Pradip Paudel and Secretary Devkota for a great discussion with IFRC Under-Secretary General Xavier Castellanos about cooperation with the IFRC and Nepal Red Cross Society in blood services, cholera prevention, and community health across Nepal.

Thanks to Foreign Secretary Amrit Rai MOFA of Nepal 🇳🇵 for a very interesting meeting with IFRC Under Secretary General Xavier Castellanos. Looking forward to cooperation on the ideas of the Sagarmatha Sambaad and on the upcoming global disaster treaty, among others.