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A Congolese child soldier holds a gun 2 © Jean-Patrick DiSilvestro (ICRC) FESS - the Hedley family from Carlton 3 © Richard Tatham

Most people in UK can’t name major conflict zones

Fire family says thank you to the Red Cross

Most people in the UK are unaware of major conflict zones around the world, according to a new survey commissioned by the Red Cross. A family of five who were forced to flee for their lives from their burning home have thanked the Red Cross volunteers who turned out in the early hours to offer help.
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First aid practice for young girl and peer educator - Shropshire 4 © Jonathan Fuller-Rowell Woman running 5 © Bob Johns Woman with nose-ring 6 © Jon Bjorgvinsson/IFRC

Young carers learn first aid skills

Record-breaking Great North Run team

Prepare for increasing disasters

Young people in Shropshire who provide care for family members have been meeting new friends and learning vital first aid skills, thanks to a Red Cross project. The British Red Cross’ biggest-ever team of fundraising runners raised over £100,000 at the Great North Run on 5 October.

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 A Red Cross report on preparing for disasters in Nepal demonstrates significant long-term economic benefits from investing early in reducing the risk of disasters.
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