Current Appeals

Pakistan Flood Appeal

Thousands of people in Pakistan have lost their homes, livelihoods and possessions

�12.5 million is urgently needed this week to provide emergency relief to 25,000 families (125,000 people) in Pakistan who have been affected by severe flooding.

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The Irish Red Cross is increasingly concerned at the deteriorating food security situation in Niger. Irregular rains starting late and stopping early in Niger has led to a 31% slump in crop production compared to last year - 410,000 tons less - according to the government's latest estimates.

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Haiti Appeal

On Tuesday the 12th of January an earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale hit Haiti's capital Port-au-prince and surrounding areas. It is estimated that 3 million people have been affected by the disaster.

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Severe Food Crisis hits most vulnerable in Ethiopia

In February 2010, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) issued an emergency appeal seeking EUR 20.8 million (CHF 30.5 million; USD 28.7 million) in cash, kind or services to support the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) in assisting some 330,600 people for 12 months with vital food assistance, emergency water and sanitation and livelihoods recovery.

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Zimbabwe Appeal

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has renewed its plea for funds as hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans are in urgent need of food assistance. According to the most recent figures, an estimated 2.17 million Zimbabweans are currently in need of food aid, and this number is set to rise on the back of an expected failed 2010 harvest.

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Somalia Appeal

Somalia Crisis Appeal

The Irish Red Cross has launched a major campaign to raise awareness on the humanitarian crisis affecting almost 2 million people in Somalia. Hundreds of thousands have fled the fighting in Somalia and UN officials describe the country as the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Aid delivery is hampered by violence around the country and pirates out at sea.

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Darfur Crisis Appeal

Over 4.5 million people are suffering as a result of the ongoing crisis in Darfur, Chad and the Central African Republic. This emergency has been described as currently being the world's 'worst humanitarian crisis'. The situation continues to deteriorate and your support is needed to help us to provide assistance to the hundreds of thousands of people who have been left homeless.

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