There is nothing better than the ideas & energy of our Red Cross youth. Thanks to the Baphalali Eswatini Red Cross Society Youth Presidents for sharing ideas, challenges, and hopes for the future. Each one of these leaders is determined to roll up their sleeves & make their communities stronger.

From 15 – 19 April, Government & Red Cross officials from 32 Commonwealth nations will gather in Pretoria to discuss the importance of #IHL & celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions - with support from DIRCO South Africa, British Red Cross 🧡, The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) The Commonwealth

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Sekhukhune Branch volunteers began with First Aid Training as part of capacity building and strengthening eCBHFA at local chapter level.

SARCS' along with many National Societies globally have been providing First Aid to affected communities for over 100 years.

SARCS Musina continues to provide RFL services to the members of the communities.

Musina is strategically placed to address pressing needs pertaining to RFL

The @IFRC wishes a happy Eid to all those celebrating around the world.

This Eid, your Zakat could support all our life-saving work around the world.

As the world’s largest network of locally based humanitarian organizations and volunteers, the IFRC is uniquely positioned to…

SARCS continues to strengthen its internal capacity to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and resilience fostered by IFRC-DREF as a modal to assist with implementation as the key intervener in disaster and humanitarian crises in the country.

What an amazing time we had👏🏻👏🏻

#PhotoOfTheWeek : Storm surge induced flooding in #SouthAfrica has left thousands of people displaced and in need of support to navigate the aftermath. Development Canada is contributing to the IFRC-DREF through the EDAF project to help The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) continue their response efforts.

On April 7th, the Brakpan community and SARCS staff and volunteers participated in the Brakpan Branch Fun Walk/Run, enhancing community engagement, promoting healthy lifestyles, and sharing the Red Cross's work. Thanks to all who joined and congratulations to the participants.

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SARCS recently attended the annual SAPRCS and SAYNET meetings in Eswatini to discuss various matters affecting the Southern African region with regards to the RCRC Movement

SARCS' delegation was led by:
SG/CEO, Chairman & National Youth Chairperson

SARCS First Aid Responders in the Northern Cape are actively providing first aid response this Easter weekend, currently at the Kimberley Masters Football Tournament. Stay safe and enjoy the games!

Climate Change, Action and Adaptation continues to a core program of SARCS, A project of installation of a borehole, water tanks and building for poultry project has been completed in Umzimkhulu.

Come join the SARCS Brakpan Branch on a Health Walk to raise awareness and mobilize resources to assist with our continued efforts to provide humanitarian aid and fulfilling our mandate of alleviating human suffering, preserving lives and restoring human dignity.

Day 1 of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Symposium has commenced, hosted by Botswana Red Cross Society with the support of Rode Kruis, and @IFRC, joined by various National Societies and government entities in DRM in the region. #DRMSymposium2024

The Daily Sun Online recently covered the work being done by SARCS in many parts of Gauteng in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Social Development

Read Here: snl24.com/dailysun/news/…

Today, volunteers in SARCS Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging are currently disseminating the work and the services that SARCS gives to vulnerable communities amd members of society during the Human Rights Day commemoration in Sharpeville.

As we mark Human Rights Day 2024 under the theme 'Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of Human Rights,' we at SARCS reflect on our journey of compassion and advocacy.

Every step we take is a step towards a world where rights are lived realities for all.

IFRC, 510 Delegate from the Netherlands Red Cross Society and National Office have concluded a 2-day visit to Bloemfontein, Free State to provide technical assistance regarding CVA/Cash Voucher Assistance as part of the ongoing IFRC-DREF in the Free State and KZN.