Trauma therapy reduces symptoms of PTSD by up to 30% for Ukrainians who — scarred by tragedy and loss — have fled the conflict to restart their lives in Ireland.

Highly trained Irish Red Cross volunteers perform a crucial role, both at home and abroad. Their focus includes providing urgent support and life-saving first aid to those in need.

The Irish Red Cross supports vital mental health services in Ukraine, offering safe spaces for displaced families to heal, connect, and rebuild emotional resilience.

Volunteering shaped Sarah Collins’ confidence, purpose, and passion. Now she’s leading and inspiring the next generation at the Irish Red Cross. This is her story.

Meet Pat Sheridan, a dedicated volunteer and mentor who has been making a difference with the Irish Red Cross for over 25 years.

Two years ago, Uliana was forced to flee her home in Ukraine. Now she volunteers teaching gymnastics at the Ukrainian Community Centre in Dublin. This is her story…

Discover how first aid training saves lives. Read Yurii’s heroic story of rescuing a baby and learn about the Irish Red Cross life-saving impact.

Natalia fled Ukraine in 2023. Now in Castlebar, she cares for her mother with Alzheimer’s and volunteers at the Jack & Jill charity shop. This is her story…

Learn more about the Irish Red Cross Volunteer of the Year, James Lafferty from Ennis

Natalia arrived in Ireland from Ukraine in May 2022. Now living in Tipperary, she works as a locum accommodation manager and volunteers as an EMT with the Irish Red Cross in Roscrea. This is her story…

When Natalia and her children arrived in Ireland in March 2022, she had no idea where life would take them. Now a Community Worker, she helps integrate Ukrainians into their new communities. This is her story…

Two years ago, Iryna and her daughter were forced to flee their home in Berdyans’k, Ukraine. She now works in Gort Cancer Support Centre. This is her story…