Our Partnership with the Irish Red Cross

Here are some of the key activities they lead locally:
First Aid & Rescue Services: Providing medical cover at public events (sporting events, concerts), delivering ambulance and first-aid services, and operating specialised mountain and lake rescue teams.

Community Support & Social Services: Assisting older people, transporting people to hospital appointments, offering services such as skin-camouflage and hand-care therapy, and supporting those who are isolated.

Emergency & Disaster Response (Domestic): When storms, floods or other severe weather events occur in Ireland, the Irish Red Cross steps in with welfare hubs, door-to-door checks of vulnerable people, and delivery of relief packs (water, hygiene items, blankets etc.). Example: during Storm Éowyn they helped coordinate national response efforts.

Migration & Refugee Support: They run programmes helping refugees and forced migrants settle into Ireland — offering accommodation pledges, case-worker supports, integration assistance (healthcare, education, employment).

Youth Programmes & Education: Engaging younger people (aged 4-25) in humanitarian education, first-aid training, and youth-volunteering-activities.
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What They Do - Internationally

Their global work is equally impactful: They deploy or fund relief in multiple countries each year. According to their 2023 annual report, they provided life-saving relief and support in 13 countries, including Ukraine, Gaza, Nepal, India, Sudan, Syria, Libya and more.

They respond when disasters strike: such as earthquakes, floods, conflict zones — supplying shelter, medical support, clean water and psychosocial care.

They promote and uphold International Humanitarian Law, protection of civilians in conflict, and work in longer-term recovery and resilience building.
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Why Our Partnership Matters

Working alongside the Irish Red Cross means: We align with an organisation that has deep roots in local communities and a strong national infrastructure.

We contribute to real, measurable impact — from event-first aid coverage to aiding vulnerable communities, to stepping in when major emergencies hit.

Our support helps amplify both local and global humanitarian efforts — helping meet immediate needs and support long-term resilience.

We stand with values of impartiality, neutrality and humanity, which underpin the Irish Red Cross’s work.


👉 Donate today at www.redcross.ie

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