We are humanitarians

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@drsianproctor is an astronaut, geologist and the first female commercial spaceship pilot. She is also one of IFRC's Disaster Protection Champions calling for #EarthsMissingTreaty - which will protect people before, during and disasters. Learn more at earthsmissingtreaty.org

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One team. One mission. Thank you Crucea Rosie Romana ❤️

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In Ukraine, trains are an important part of everyday life, carrying people, goods and humanitarian aid all across the country. But increasing attacks on the railway system have left hundreds of trains out of service this year alone. To allow for quick repairs, @redcrossukraine, with support from the @ifrc, has provided six rail cutters to railway repair crews.

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Nine minutes. 900 lives saved. That’s how quickly headmaster Mr Dawadi evacuated children, teachers and staff before disaster struck their school in Nuwakot, Nepal. The school was completely destroyed. Everyone survived. During his visit to Nuwakot, IFRC Secretary General Jagan Chapagain met Mr Dawadi and saw the devastation firsthand. Red Cross preparedness training had given the headmaster the skills to act when every second counted. Preparedness saves lives. Investing in it cannot wait.

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This year's El Niño could supercharge floods, droughts, and extreme heat across the globe and contribute to more than 450,000 deaths worldwide in the coming months, scientists warn. While communities prepare for what's ahead, one thing is clear: investing in nature is one of our best defenses. ‌ 🤝@WWF

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For Françoise, 75, collecting 10 litres of water once took three hours. At a refugee site in eastern Burundi, the Burundi Red Cross is now operating a treatment unit to provide safe drinking water for people who fled violence in the DRC. It’s a major step forward, but families still urgently need sanitation facilities to protect their health and dignity. 📽️ @croixrougefr

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Flood relief doesn’t stop for the weekend. ❤️ On Sunday, Thai Red Cross staff and volunteers delivered 10,000 freshly cooked meals across Bangkok and Pathum Thani, alongside drinking water, basic medicines and care for people affected by floodwater. The @IFRC remains in close coordination with the Thai Red Cross and stands ready to support its response.

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Astronauts in distress on their way home are protected by an international treaty. Multiple countries are obliged to come to their aid. People caught in disasters on Earth? No equivalent global protection. That's Earth's Missing Treaty. As we speak, countries are discussing a new global agreement. Share our Emergency Message. The more people know what's missing, the harder it is to ignore. earthsmissingtreaty.org link in bio #EarthsMissingTreaty

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We are all part of this thing called humanity together as a team." Former Astronaut @stationcdrkelly on #earthsmissingtreaty. Right now, countries are discussing a potential Treaty that will protect people before, during and after disasters. Help us spread the word and learn more at earthsmissingtreaty.org

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Three months after twin earthquakes devastated communities in Venezuela, families still need healthcare, psychological support, safe water and shelter. In the latest episode of IFRC Weekly News, we explore how the @cruzrojave and @ifrc are supporting affected families, and why sustained funding is essential to help communities recover in the months ahead. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.

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Since mid-September, heavy rain has brought flooding to many parts of Thailand. @สภากาชาดไทย Thai Red Cross teams are working alongside local authorities to prepare and deliver meals, drinking water, distribut sandbags and clear up debris to help water drain. They are using high-clearance vehicles to reach people where ordinary vehicles cannot. Humanitarian action begins locally. The @IFRC remains in close coordination with the Thai Red Cross and stands ready to support its response.

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One month after devastating flash floods struck Nepal, damaged roads and bridges are still making it difficult to reach some communities. In the latest episode of IFRC Weekly News, we discusses how the Nepal Red Cross Society and IFRC are supporting affected families, the challenges of reaching isolated areas, and what people will need to recover in the months ahead. Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts (link in bio).