The Red Cross is appealing for support to meet people’s urgent needs. One week on since Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, causing widespread destruction to the island and across the Caribbean, the ...

Our free and confidential international family tracing service can help with finding your family if you haven’t been able to contact them yourself. We may be able to help you if you are in the UK and ...

Hurricane Melissa, the most powerful storm of 2025 so far, is currently moving slowly west-northwest at around 7 miles per ...

We help people in crisis in the UK and around the world. Support us by donating to a specific emergency. 66p is spent helping people in crisis. This includes emergency response, refugee support and ...

From welcoming newly-arrived people in the UK to helping families reconnect after conflict or disaster, your time and compassion can make a real difference.

Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Reaching out to others may feel like a challenge at times and knowing where to look for advice is sometimes difficult. Explore our wellbeing resources to learn ...

On 10 September 2023, unprecedented flooding in Libya was caused by Storm Daniel and the collapse of two dams near the city of Derna. Five thousand people are believed to have died, with a further ...

Thousands of people in Madagascar had to flee their homes in the wake of Cyclone Batsirai. The Red Cross is helping with emergency shelter, cash grants, supplies and clean water. From supporting ...

Get help from the British Red Cross. We’re here to provide practical, local and emotional support – whoever and wherever you are. Our humanitarian movement helps people most in need in the UK and 190 ...

Whether you donate to a cause or donate your time, your support helps our emergency responders be there for everyone, everywhere. Humanity is at the heart of what we do. We couldn't provide our ...

Learn about heatwaves in the UK, how to cope with extended periods of hot weather as well as tips for first aid and other heatwave advice. Heatwaves are extreme weather events and, because of climate ...

Did you know 85% of adults would not know what to do if someone collapsed and was not breathing? Let's reduce that number and give you the skills and confidence to help in a first aid emergency.