In this episode, we speak with Fleur Verwer, IFRC Communications Coordinator for the Nepal emergency, about what she witnessed in communities devastated by the flash floods, the stories of loss and resilience she encountered, and how humanitarian needs are evolving.

In this episode, we speak with Tommaso Della Longa, IFRC spokesperson, about the catastrophic floods in Nepal, the challenges of reaching isolated communities and how Red Cross teams are responding to urgent needs while preparing for a recovery that could take years.

In this episode, we speak with Loyce Pace, IFRC Regional Director for the Americas, about the humanitarian impact of three major earthquakes that have struck Venezuela and Colombia within just a few months.

In this episode, we speak with Alex Lock, IFRC Communications Coordinator for the Ebola response, following three months on the ground in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. As cases and deaths continue to rise, Alex explains why the outbreak remains so difficult to contain, from delayed detection and community mistrust to rumours and misinformation.

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Derk Segaar, IFRC Special Envoy for Sudan, following his recent mission across the country. He shares what he witnessed after more than three years of conflict, from remote displacement camps and devastated communities to the resilience of people beginning to rebuild their lives. Derek explains how the Sudanese Red Crescent, supported by the IFRC, is providing lifesaving assistance through its nationwide network of volunteers, delivering healthcare, shelter, water, cash assistance and emergency preparedness despite severe funding shortfalls.

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Maria Alcázar Castilla, IFRC Deputy Regional Director for Europe, about the devastating wildfires affecting Spain and France. She explains how months of extreme heat, drought, and strong winds have created the conditions for one of Europe's most severe wildfire seasons, displacing hundreds of thousands of people and threatening livelihoods. We also discuss how the Spanish Red Cross and French Red Cross are providing emergency shelter, relief supplies, health care, psychosocial support, and evacuation assistance, why vulnerable communities are bearing the greatest impact, and why greater investment in preparedness and climate adaptation is essential as wildfires become more frequent and intense across Europe.

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Dr. Aimé Mbonda from the IFRC about the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the challenges posed by the spread of the virus beyond its initial epicentre. He explains why community trust is as critical as medical care, the vital role of Red Cross volunteers in surveillance, community engagement, psychosocial support and safe and dignified burials, and how listening to communities helps counter misinformation, strengthen preparedness, and stop transmission before the outbreak spreads further.

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Paulo Crevero from Venezuela about the evolving humanitarian response following the devastating earthquakes. He shares the latest updates from affected communities, the IFRC and Venezuelan Red Cross response—including emergency healthcare, mental health support, water and sanitation, and relief distributions—and the key challenges ahead as families begin the long road to recovery.

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Santiago Lungo, IFRC Operations Coordinator for the Venezuela earthquakes response, about the devastating earthquakes that struck northern central Venezuela and the humanitarian needs unfolding in their aftermath.

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Katharina Bourgin, IFRC Communications Coordinator for the Cameroon crisis, about the growing food insecurity crisis affecting millions across the country. She explains how conflict, displacement, climate shocks, rising food prices, and funding shortages are driving humanitarian needs, and shares insights from communities on the front lines of the crisis.