Services Overseas
The Irish Red Cross responds to the Haiti Earthquake
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.
Growing concerns for drought in Kenya
The Irish Red Cross is increasingly concerned by the devastating drought that continues to take its toll in Kenya. The cumulative effects of three consecutive failed rainy seasons coupled with the 2008 post election violence have crippled food production with the result that an estimated 3.8 million people require urgent humanitarian food assistance.
Sudan: a step towards effective protection of the rights of children in Darfur
Khartoum – The North Sudan Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have signed a memorandum of understanding on the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of children associated with armed groups in relation to the conflict in Darfur.
Horn of Africa: Red Cross Movement remains concerned at the Humanitarian Situation across the Region
Conditions in the Horn of Africa have deteriorated significantly in many areas (most notably in Kenya) in recent months. The short rains expected in Kenya at the end of 2008 failed, and the major rains, due in April, have so far not arrived or been underproductive.
What we do overseas
The Irish Red Cross responds to disasters and conflicts all over the world.
We do this by supporting our international Red Cross partners through the provision of funding and personnel and we also independently provide funds and personnel in order to directly implementing projects in a number of countries.
Work for us overseas
The Irish Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world. Finding the best people to help us carry out our work is vital to the thousands of people who rely on our services
Where we work overseas
The Irish Red Cross is active in emergency relief, post emergency and recovery operations across the globe, primarily, although not exclusively, in Africa and Asia. We're active in: Colombia, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean Islands, Indonesia, Liberia, Malawi & Southern Africa, Niger & The Sahel, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Sudan, The Maldives
Tracing and Messaging
The Irish Red Cross Tracing Service brings together close relatives who have been separated by armed conflicts, political upheaval and natural or other disasters. The Red Cross Message Service is often the only means for families to keep in touch.
