Meningitis is an illness where the linings that surround the brain and spinal cord swell up. It can be caused by bacteria or viruses, and can happen to anyone at any age. Do not wait for all the ...

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, made landfall in Jamaica late on Tuesday 28 October. With estimated wind speeds of up to 185 miles per hour, Hurricane Melissa has had a ...

In February 2023, powerful earthquakes struck southern Türkiye, killing over 50,000 people and forcing more than 3 million to leave their homes. The disaster affected communities hosting large numbers ...

Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a category 5 hurricane, making Melissa the most powerful storm of 2025, and the first hurricane of this kind to hit Jamaica in known history. It brought ...

How can primary teachers support children when shocking and distressing events appear in the news? There are no easy answers, but understanding, observation and compassion are important. This resource ...

Migration to Britain has featured heavily in the news over the last few years. Reports of small boats arriving on the coast of England carrying migrants and refugees hoping to reach the UK have ...

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 ...

Explore the benefits that interacting with the environment can have to our wellbeing while building a habitat for nature. Eco-anxiety in young people is on the rise. Eco-anxiety is the feeling of ...

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.