We are not collecting clothing, blankets, or other items, as cash is the quickest, safest, and most flexible way to support our work in Türkiye (#Turkey) and #Syria right now.

Here's why ⬇ Donating cash means we can source things locally, transport them quickly, and help with whatever’s needed, where it’s needed.

It also means volunteers can focus on relief efforts as it takes time to sort, clean and transport items. ⬇

Today’s #TimeToTalkDay – a day to take a moment to check in with each other, talk and listen.

It can be tricky to reach out to someone you’re worried about, so we’ve got some tips to get that conversation started. ⬇ Does someone you love seem anxious or distressed? They could be stressed or fearful.

These feelings are often caused by our environment, like exam stress or difficult life events. ⬇

Tesfay arrived in the UK from Calais in April 2016 after fleeing his home in Eritrea and traveling through Ethiopia, Sudan, Libya, and Italy.

Here he tells his story ⬇

#NationalStorytellingWeek "After fleeing Eritrea, I spent several days walking through the Sahara desert.

I was then in Libya for four months where I had no food or water. There was shooting, shooting, shooting. " ⬇

The Covid-19 pandemic has been the biggest disaster in living memory.

Today, the @ifrc has launched the World Disasters Report, focusing on lessons learned from the pandemic, and how the world can prepare more effectively for future public health emergencies.

A thread ⬇ The Covid-19 pandemic both thrived on and exacerbated existing inequities. ⬇

So #JingleJam2022 is well and truly underway, and we are proud to be one of the 12 chosen charities this year!🎮

But how will the money raised for us make a difference? Scroll down to find out more ⬇ 50% of donations to the British Red Cross will help those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. ⬇

Today we’ve launched our new report which explores the experiences of communities impacted most severely by flooding in the UK,. and those who may be at risk in the future.

Quiz/Poll time ⬇️ Q1. The British Red Cross responds to floods across the UK as part of our domestic emergency response work.

"We will never combat gender-based violence and violence against women if we are not addressing the root causes of the problem.”

Follow below to learn why prevention is at the heart of our work in addressing gender-based violence ⬇️ #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

Trigger warning. ⚠️ What exactly is gender-based violence and who does this impact? #EndViolenceAgainstWomen

Since COP 26, we've continued to respond to climate disasters around the world.

As world leaders gather for #COP27, here's what you need to know about COP and the Red Cross. Thread ⬇ Did you know that 93% of those worst affected by climate-related disasters live in lower-income countries? ⬇

Did you know that British Red Cross volunteers and staff from across the UK have played a vital role in supporting Her Majesty The Queen's memorial activities?

Read our thread to find out more ⬇ This is a significant moment in our country's history.

Hundreds of British Red Cross volunteers representing every nation in the UK will provide support to the public while they pay their respects to the Queen and her lifetime of service over the coming days. ⬇

Over the last seven decades, Her Majesty The Queen showed enduring support for the work of the Red Cross here in the UK, and around the world.

Let's take a look at some special moments from her time as our Patron ⬇ In 1949, Princess Elizabeth became Patron of the British Junior Red Cross. She spoke at the National Conference of British Red Cross Society youth members. ⬇

🚨 How are Red Cross teams helping on the ground in #Pakistan? 🚨

Read through to learn more about our response to the flooding ⬇️ The Red Cross Red Crescent movement is made up of national societies in every country - so when crisis strikes, local teams can respond straight away. Right now, Pakistan Red Crescent staff and volunteers are providing vital assistance to people across the country. ⬇

British Red Cross volunteers have been providing practical help and emotional support to local people affected by yesterday’s fires in London, Milton Keynes, and Lincolnshire. 🧵⬇ In Dagenham, around 100 people were helped last night at a rest centre after a grass fire resulted in residents being evacuated from their homes. Our trained volunteers provided comfort, water, and other items while people were unable to access their belongings or homes. ⬇

Extreme weather is on the rise around the world. Whilst the UK is experiencing a severe #heatwave, East Africa is experiencing the worst drought it has seen in 40 years.

Follow the thread below to learn more. ⬇️

Donate today: bit.ly/AfricaFoodCris… Across #Kenya, #Nigeria, #Ethiopia, #Somalia, over 110 million people are facing a critical food crisis.

This number is increasing week on week.

Learn more about the definition of ‘food insecurity’, and the impact this has on communities. ⬇️

Our teams are on standby across the UK to support during the #heatwave.

Here's just a snapshot of the response so far ⬇ In London, our homeless support team at @KingsCollegeNHS is working with @GSTTnhs to check on vulnerable service users, provide water and fans, and help people get to appointments. ⬇

Spending time talking to children about migration can help build empathy for others and create more inclusive and welcoming communities for everyone.

And what better time to talk about it than #RefugeeWeek? Here are our top tips ⬇ 1. Start with yourself.

Our teaching resources contain all the information you need to discuss this topic, so use that to guide you: bit.ly/UnderstandingM… ⬇

You can make a difference. Here's five practical ways you can help #refugees and people seeking asylum - which will you pick?

Sign up to #MilesForRefugees and walk, run or cycle to raise money for anyone forced to flee their home: bit.ly/MilesForRefuge… | #EveryRefugeeMatters Sign up to #MilesForRefugees this June!

Run, walk, cycle whilst raising money for our vital #refugee services.

🔗 bit.ly/MilesForRefuge…

To celebrate the #PlatinumJubilee , our new exhibition includes rarely seen photographs of Her Majesty The Queen and members of the Royal Family, and objects connected to key events in our history.

Read our thread to see just some highlights from across seven decades. ⬇ First up it's the 1950's, and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June, 1953.

Around 1,500 British Red Cross members were on duty that day. ⬇

We are delighted and proud that five members of the British Red Cross have been recognised in the Queen's birthday honours.

Our congratulations go to Angela Khalil, John Dauth, Julia Brothwell, Dr Barry Klaassen, and Marilyn Hahn. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. ⬇ Angela Khalil from Uttlesford, Essex, has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of her decades of work as a volunteer.

In 2015, Angela was appointed as the charity’s Volunteer President for Essex, serving in the role for six years. ⬇

Millions of people have been uprooted from their homes in #Ukraine and are in need of aid.

As the world responds, those enduring ongoing crisis in #Africa will also be impacted by the #conflict and must not be left behind.

It’s time to act. Share this thread to raise awareness. Global price increases are also going to affect people here in the #UK and have a devastating impact on people across the world.

No one expects to be forced from their home.

This is Halyna and Volodymyr's story of survival from #Ukraine to #Poland.

Follow the thread below. ⬇️ #EveryRefugeeMatters #MilesForRefugees "We had never thought we would have to flee our town, but it was not safe for us to stay."

#Ukraine

Confused by what's happening with the UK's asylum system? The proposed changes being debated could be devastating for those fleeing their homes and seeking safety.

Scroll down to find out what the impact on refugees could be and how you can show your support. ⬇️ It’s almost the last chance for parliamentarians to make our asylum system more compassionate.

But as it stands, the changes they’ve proposed could have devastating consequences for people seeking safety.