Video series: Working for the ICRC
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Philippines: Sustaining livelihoods of farmers in Negros
Most Filipino farmers consider carabaos (water buffalos) as faithful partners in life. In remote communities in which conventional farming is commonly practiced, farmers mainly rely on a carabao's …
Myanmar floods: Helping communities to recover
Mrauk-U, the old capital of Rakhine state, is one of the townships most affected by the floods, with many areas inundated. The floodwaters have swelled the country’s major river systems. CC BY-NC-ND …
Syria: The doctor who won’t leave the war zone
Maissam Hamoui lives with her family in Aleppo. The war has been a part of family life for more than four years now. "I could get a nice job in France where both of my brothers live, but I have to …
Sri Lanka: The tale of a team
In November 2014, a team of eight young field officers embarked on a journey across Sri Lanka. Their mission was to locate 392 families (out of 16,000) whose loved ones went missing during the …
Myanmar: Recovery work begins to support flood-affected communities
One month after cyclone Komen and heavy seasonal rains caused floods and landslides in Myanmar, recovery work has started. The ICRC and Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) are distributing food and …
Philippines: Bouncing back from despair
As part of its mandate, the ICRC supports the medical treatment of people wounded in armed conflict – without distinction. In Mindanao, this includes regular assistance to five hospitals and ad hoc …
Results of the historical symposium on the Fundamental Principles
A conference report and a detailed program are available for download at the bottom of this page. On 16 and 17 September, the ICRC, the University of Exeter and the UK Arts and Humanities Research …
Voices to Action: Migration and violence, major challenges for communities in Honduras
The second humanitarian hub event held in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, as part of the Voices to Action campaign aimed to complement the online platform created to discuss ideas and thoughts about today's …
Philippines: New and safer homes for thousands of Haiyan survivors
When Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines in November 2013, it left widespread devastation in its wake. Over a million homes were destroyed. Together with the Philippine Red Cross, the ICRC …
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