2007

World Disasters Report: Tackling discrimination in disasters

13/12/07

Women, people with a disability, older people and minorities often suffer the effects of discrimination and the problem is often exacerbated by the fact that discriminatory attitudes are formed and fostered inside their own communities or families, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ annual World Disasters Report, launched today (December 13).

Children forced to serve as soldiers need help this Christmas

2 December 2007

Children forced to serve as soldiers and other children in danger of conscription into armies, are the focus of this year’s Irish Red Cross Christmas appeal.

Bangladesh: Big-hearted Irish response to Red Cross appeal

20 November 2007

Due to the generous response of the Irish people to the Red Cross appeal for funds to aid people in Bangladesh, the Irish Red Cross has increased its initial pledge of €20,000 to €30,000 and plans to send more aid as further donations are made.

Bangladesh disaster: Irish Red Cross launches appeal for funds

19 November 2007

An appeal for donations to help the victims of the Bangladesh cyclone was launched today by the Irish Red Cross which also announced that it was sending an initial €20,000 to help the people suffering as a result of the disaster.

16 volunteers honoured for their service with the Irish Red Cross

17 November 2007

Sixteen members of the Irish Red Cross, who have given their time as volunteers helping people in their own local communities throughout Ireland, will be honoured at a special ceremony hosted by the Irish Red Cross today.

Minister O'Dea launches new Red Cross ambulances

3 November 2007

The Irish Red Cross has an extra fleet of 10 new vehicles to improve its First Aid and emergency services as well as its contribution to the reserve resources for the HSE under the new Major Emergency Management Framework.

David Andrews, Irish Red Cross Chairman presents findings on Darfur refugees residing in eastern Chad and new International Strategy to Minister Michael Kitt.

25 October 2007

The Chairman of the Irish Red Cross, David Andrews today presented his findings on the situation of Darfur refugees, who have been forced to flee to eastern Chad, to the Minister of State for Overseas Development, Michael Kitt TD.

And the Chairman also presented the Minister with the new Irish Red Cross International Strategy 2007 - 2012.

Top Red Cross lifesavers decided

11 October 2007.

The best lifesavers in the country were decided at this weekend’s national First Aid Competitions with Limerick, Cavan, Cork, Louth and Dublin City taking gold in a series of events.

Red Cross lifesavers battle to save lives

6 October 2007

Red Cross members from all over the country will converge on Laois this weekend in a battle for top-billing as life-savers.

Finalists, officials and "victims" from all over Ireland are coming to take part in a Festival of First Aid, involving a series of competitions for all ages.

Africa flood disasters increase by 8 times in three years, Red Cross figures show

28 September 2007

New figures from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies show an eight-fold increase in floods in Africa in the last three years.