Volunteer at Christmas and help us to make a huge difference to someone’s life. The festive season is a time of joy, generosity and togetherness, but for many it can also be a time of loneliness, ...

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm of 2025 so far, made landfall in Jamaica late on Tuesday 28 October. With estimated wind speeds of up to 185 miles per hour, Hurricane Melissa has had a ...

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You’ve probably heard about Magen David Adom and the Palestine Red Crescent in the news. If you’ve wondered how they relate to the Red Cross, here’s an explainer. Since the devastating armed conflict ...

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Meningitis is an illness where the linings that surround the brain and spinal cord swell up. It can be caused by bacteria or viruses, and can happen to anyone at any age. Do not wait for all the ...

This page is available in other languages. The British Red Cross is the UK's largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum. We help refugees from all ...

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a category 5 hurricane, making Melissa the most powerful storm of 2025, and the first hurricane of this kind to hit Jamaica in known history. It brought ...