What is happening in Burkina Faso? Most people rely on farming and mining to make a living, but droughts and floods are damaging crops and income. Farmers are trying to adapt, but it’s difficult to do ...

How will you be here for humanity this festive season? The festive season is filled with joy and of coming together with friends and family. But for some, it can be a challenging time. That’s why ...

Learn the key first aid skills to use in an emergency Learning even the simplest first aid skill can make the difference in an emergency. Always consider your personal safety when giving first aid.

You'll help us support vulnerable people in the UK and around the world. If you win the £10,000 first prize, you could enjoy it yourself or share with the people you care about. Plus, we’ve got a ...

Volunteer at Christmas and help us to make a huge difference to someone’s life. The festive season is a time of joy, generosity and togetherness, but for many it can also be a time of loneliness, ...

When a person is recognised as a refugee in the UK, they have just 28 days to avoid homelessness and destitution. For many, 28 days is not long enough. In December 2018, we published a report showing ...

Update: Following the ceasefire agreement that came into effect on 10 October 2025, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has confirmed that they have facilitated the return of 20 ...

Our programme of humanitarian education is a collection of free two part 90-minute courses. It’s a first of its kind for educators. Teachers and youth workers will learn how to educate 11-18 year-olds ...

Explore our free teaching and learning resources to help enrich national curriculum subjects, like PSHE and citizenship, and connect human crisis with human kindness.

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 ...

Explore remote volunteer opportunities you can do from home and make a real difference, wherever you are. The British Red Cross is here for people in times of crisis and you can be too, no matter ...