A consolidated report from the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-size news
SENEGAL: Severe flooding has affected hundreds of people, spreading sewage and sorrow across the suburbs of Dakar. Red Crossers have been providing supplies like mosquito nets, tarps, mats, jerry cans, blankets, water, purification tablets, soap and detergents.
MALDIVES: The British Red Cross has completed construction of 250 new homes, allowing survivors from Vilufushi island, which was completely destroyed by the 2004 tsunami, to finally return home.
PERU: The mortal remains of the 28 people who disappeared 25 years ago have been returned to their families. The ICRC arranged for transportation for the families and coffins and providied the families with emotional support.
INDONESIA: Last year the Canadian Red Cross gave disposable cameras to 41 tsuanimi-affected children in Indonesia and asked them to photograph their friends, family, home,villages, schools and things that made them happy. The result is this amazing photo gallery.
Source: American Red Cross Chat
