On 28 March 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, its epicentre located 17 kilometres southeast of Mandalay. The Sagaing and Mandalay regions were both significantly impacted. On ...

In September 2023, Storm Daniel caused catastrophic floods in north-east Libya. Libyan Red Crescent was first on the ground evacuating people, providing first aid and carrying out search and rescue.

Rowan Atkinson, Joely Richardson, Mimî M. Khayisa and Mia McKenna-Bruce front a new film celebrating everyday acts of kindness and humanity. Poll by the charity reveals three in five UK adults have ...

The British Red Cross offers free education workshops for adults and their community groups as well as resources build skills, confidence and empathy for teachers, adults, children and young people.

Use these photo and discussion activities to help children understand what an emergency is, build their knowledge and develop skills that will help them be better prepared for emergencies in the ...

Learn more about our new film starring Rowan Atkinson, Joely Richardson, Mimî M. Khayisa and Mia McKenna-Bruce.

How we shape global humanitarian action through policy, influencing, and partnerships to protect lives and uphold human dignity. The British Red Cross plays an important role in the global ...

On 26 August 2026, a major flash flood struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district. Over a thousand people are reported to have died and thousands more are missing, including people from the UK. Homes, livelihoods ...

Find out what the term ‘food insecurity’ means and the impact it is having across different countries today. Food insecurity is exactly what it sounds like: when a person is without reliable access to ...

How to recover from a fire in your home, including how to get temporary accommodation, deal with insurers and replace essential documents. This guidance is aimed at people who live in their own home ...

Long periods of dry weather and heat can cause drought and water shortages in the UK. Make sure you're prepared for the effects a drought may have and how you can save water during periods of ...

Emergencies in the UK can happen unexpectedly and may disrupt power, water, transport, communications or access to shops and services. Having an emergency kit ready can help you stay safe and ...