IFRC Weekly News

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.

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with IFRC Head of Delegation for Lebanon Ruben Romero and Deputy Head of Delegation in Tehran Rui Oliveira about the evolving humanitarian situation in Lebanon and Iran. They discuss the ongoing impact of conflict and displacement, the challenges communities face beyond the immediate crisis, the vital role of the Lebanese Red Cross and Iranian Red Crescent Society in supporting recovery, and why sustained humanitarian support is essential to help people rebuild their lives and strengthen their resilience for the future.

In this episode, we speak with IFRC Head of Delegation in the Philippines, Sanjeev Kafli, about the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on 8 June 2026. He shares insights into the impact on affected communities, the Philippine Red Cross emergency response, the urgent humanitarian needs on the ground, and the importance of sustained support to help families recover, rebuild their lives, and strengthen resilience for future disasters.

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with IFRC public health and emergencies expert Bronwyn Nichol about the situation on the ground, including ongoing response activities, community concerns, misinformation surrounding the outbreak, and the critical role of community engagement in building trust.

Three months after the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and Iran, international attention may be fading but humanitarian needs across the region remain urgent. In this episode of IFRC Weekly News, we look at the growing humanitarian concerns across both countries, including displacement, rising food insecurity, pressure on healthcare systems, disrupted medical supply chains, and the long-term consequences for children, families, and vulnerable patients.