New Zealand Red Cross

A huge thank you to Kwanto who continue to show their commitment to supporting those who need it most! As a matching donor for our Annual Appeal for the second year in a row, Kwanto helped double the impact of donations made, reaching even more people in need. Their ongoing support reflects their dedication to humanitarian action, and we’re incredibly grateful to have them by our side. Image description: a woman wrapped in a blanket is comforted by a Red Cross worker. #HereForHumanity #RedCross #NewZealandRedCross

Red Cross Red Crescent teams continue to provide relief on the ground in Myanmar after the devastating magnitude 7.7 earthquake. Ross Farmery from International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC is on the ground in Mandalay, Myanmar helping people impacted by the earthquake. We’ve launched the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal to raise vital funds to help communities affected in the immediate aftermath and on the long road to recovery. Before the earthquake, millions of people in Myanmar needed humanitarian help after years of conflict, poverty, and climate-related disasters. Lack of food, limited access to healthcare, and economic hardship were ongoing challenges. Though the full impact is still unfolding, we know that the earthquake will now amplify existing humanitarian needs in Myanmar. Donate today to give hope to people in Myanmar: https://lnkd.in/gA-2HiV2 Video description: Ross Farmery, ICRC head of subdelegation in Myanmar shares an update about what’s happening on the ground. #RedCross #MyanmarEarthquake #Myanmar #Burma #ICRC #IFRC

New Zealand Red Cross shares the outrage of our Red Cross colleagues around the world at the killing of eight medics while on duty in Gaza. The eight employees, with another colleague from Palestine Red Crescent Society, disappeared along with their ambulances when they came under heavy fire in Al-Hashashin in Rafah. After seven days of silence on their fate, eight bodies have been retrieved. Assad Al-Nassasra is still missing. Our Secretary General, Sarah Stuart-Black, says the rules of international humanitarian law are clear. “Civilians, humanitarians, health services – must all be protected.” “We mourn the loss of our colleagues in Gaza and join our Movement in asking: when will this stop? All parties in a conflict must protect humanity.” The tally of Palestine Red Crescent Society volunteers and staff killed is now 30. Six members of David Magen Adom have also been killed. #RedCross

Red Cross Red Crescent teams are on the ground working tirelessly to support people affected by the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. Dedicated volunteers and staff have been deployed and are leading the frontline response, rescuing survivors, providing pre-hospital care including delivering first aid, distributing emergency shelter materials and reconnecting families. We have launched an emergency appeal to support people affected by the earthquake. Donations raised will support the life-saving efforts of Red Cross Red Crescent teams through the response and recovery. Your support is vital at this time. The situation is urgent. If you can, please donate today: https://lnkd.in/gA-2HiV2 Marie Manrique, of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, gave an update on situation on the ground overnight Myanmar time. #RedCross #NZRedCross #MyanmarEarthquake

A devastating earthquake has struck central Myanmar causing widespread damage to homes, collapsing buildings and infrastructure. Emergency response teams from the Myanmar Red Cross were immediately deployed to provide urgent care for people injured or looking for missing loved ones. The full impact is still unfolding. Our hearts go out to the people affected, in Myanmar and neighbouring countries. Kia kaha. #RedCross #NZRedCross #MyanmarEarthquake

Our Restoring Family Links service is free and confidential to help families who've been separated by conflict, disaster, or migration. Our aim is to prevent families from being separated, help families get in contact, and find out what's happened to missing loved ones. We can help with tracing people’s whereabouts overseas, sending messages, health and welfare checks, and finding out if people are being held in detention. We support people of all ethnicities, faiths, and genders. Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/g55AuqQb Image description: two ICRC tracing service workers. #NZRedCross #RedCross #RestoringFamilyLinks

Our Pathways to Employment team help people from refugee backgrounds with career planning, as well as finding and applying for jobs. We work with job seekers who have a huge range skills, qualifications, and job histories. Our team help people get into training, study, or work experience. We also help with CV and cover letter writing, as well as preparing for job interviews. We provide pastoral support for job seekers. This includes language help, making sure you have transport, and checking on your wellbeing. Find out more about Pathways to Employment on our website: https://lnkd.in/gWNvVtas Image description: a former refugee working in a restaurant kitchen as a chef, overlaid text reads – "What we do: Pathways to Employment". #NZRedCross #RedCross #Refugees #RefugeesWelcome

We partner with Red Cross National Societies to support people in 12 countries across the Pacific. Each year we send international delegates to provide first aid materials and to train instructors. We also help to train people in water and sanitation, health, and disaster management. When disaster strikes, we’re ready to respond. We store relief items in depots across the Pacific so critical items can be distributed quickly after a disaster. We have an IT and T Emergency Response Unit which travels to disaster-affected areas to restore communication systems. We also support core admin through our Pacific Partner Programme. We’re so grateful to our donors and supporters for making our work possible. Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gD5dW-zR Image description: Sione Taumoefolau, Secretary-General of Tonga Red Cross, overlaid text – "what we do in the Pacific. #RedCross #NZRedCross #Pacific

We’re currently recruiting for the following roles across the motu. - Sales Consultant job in Christchurch - Psychosocial Mental Health Facilitator job in Wellington Join the world's largest humanitarian organisation and be part of improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience. We’re part of communities across Aotearoa New Zealand with over 9,000 members and around 500 employees across the motu. To find out more about this role and other positions we are advertising, visit: https://lnkd.in/gQms-3jf Image description: a Team Red Cross member at the Wellington Dragon Boat Festival. #RedCross #NewZealandRedCross #JobVacancy #Hiring #Wellington #Christchurch

We’ve been settling former refugees for more than 20 years. Former refugees are just like everyone else, except they’ve been forced to leave everything and everyone they know because of war or persecution. We settle people in eight locations and meet people at the airport the day they arrive. Our team of social, cross-cultural, and case workers then help people for up to two years. We also have dedicated volunteers who support people. Find out more about our work in New Zealand on our website: https://lnkd.in/gKMhYH_3 Image description: Rose (Bishnu) Pradhan standing in front of her truck in Nelson. #NZRedCross #RedCross #RefugeesWelcome