In the darkest moments of human history when the world is torn apart by conflict and chaos The International Committee of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent (ICRC) provides compassion impartiality and unwavering support for those affected during times of war and crisis. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to the […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs It all started with Clara Barton on the battlefields of the Civil War. Her work led to the formation of the American Red Cross, and its initial mandate of taking care of our military. We are still doing that, constantly evolving to […]
The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Reaching Across Cultures Written By Amanda Moorhouse, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs; Edited by Kim Mailes, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross is one of 192 International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian societies […]
By Mariama FoFana, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Volunteer The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming joins the world in commemorating World Refugee Day on June 20. This day honors the courage and resilience of refugees around the globe. In the first months of 2022 alone, the number of refugees increased by […]
By John Seward, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming was honored to recognize volunteers who serve our Service to the Armed Services program at the first annual Salute to Service event. The region’s International Services and Service to the Armed Services staff and volunteers […]
By Mariama Fofana, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Families separated by international crises can turn to the Red Cross and Red Crescent network for help. The three short words “I am alive” may be all that is needed to ease the minds of distraught loved ones half a world away. Working alongside the […]
In 1863, Henri Dunant founded the International Committee of the Red Cross on the Fundamental Principle of Humanity. “The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Serving with the United States Armed Forces in war-torn parts of the world is incredibly stressful. The American Red Cross helps make it a little less stressful by having mobile staff there on-site to help with emergency notification and other services. Mobile staff members who […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Consider: You’ve fled violence and terrorism in your home country. You’ve been granted asylum and permission to immigrate to the United States. Now what? For families resettling in Colorado, assistance is provided by the American Red Cross International Services, working with partner agencies to give new […]
Red Cross Saves Lives Every Month with the Measles and Rubella Initiative By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Many people believe that actually having the measles will create immunity to future bouts of the disease. However, researchers want us to know the sobering truth that having measles or rubella is much […]