IFRC Weekly News

In this episode, we turn our attention to Sudan, where after more than 2.5 years of conflict, the country faces one of the world's worst humanitarian crises and the largest displacement crisis globally. Joining us is IFRC spokesperson Tommaso Della Longa, who helps us understand the latest developments and the extent of the urgent humanitarian response.

In this first episode of IRCS News, we look at the Red Cross response to disaster at a huge scale. Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic, is a stark reminder of how the climate crisis is driving humanitarian emergencies. 

IFRC and Red Cross teams in the region have been providing emergency shelter, clean water, and health assistance, while also helping communities prepare for future storms. 

Loyce Pace, the director of IFRC operations for the Americas talks about the hurricane's impact and the IFRC's regional response. Even more importantly, she details how Red Cross National Societies helped communities prepare and reduce storm risks well before it made landfall.