2025-01-16

Amid Winter’s Chill, Taiwan Red Cross Brings Warmth to Vulnerable Communities

 As the year draws to a close, the Taiwan Red Cross continues its mission of compassion, delivering warmth and care to society 's most vulnerable. On January

2025-01-15

Mayor of Yamada Town Visits Taiwan Red Cross, Expresses Gratitude for Disaster Aid

On January 15, 2025, Mayor Shin ’itsu Sato of Yamada Town, Japan, led a delegation to visit the Taiwan Red Cross, expressing heartfelt gratitude for Taiwan 's

2025-01-08

6.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Leaving Over 100 Dead and Hundreds Injured

On January 7, 2025, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Dingri County in the Shigatse region of the Tibet Autonomous Region. With

2025-01-06

Intensive EMT-1 Training Equips Participants with Critical Emergency Response Skills

Last weekend (January 4 –5), the second phase of the Emergency Medical Technician Level 1 (EMT-1) training course unfolded with a two-da

2025-01-03

Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Conflict Enters 13th Year

The 13-year-long crisis in Syria has recently escalated, forcing over 1.1 million people to flee their homes. This ongoing humanitarian disaster has left millio

2024-12-30

Taiwan Red Cross Conducts Comprehensive EMT-1 Training to Strengthen Emergency Response Capabilities

To enhance the emergency medical response skills of its volunteers and staff, the Taiwan Red Cross launched a 40-hour Emergency Medical Technician-Level 1 (EM

2024-12-24

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2024: A Call for Early Detection, Swift Action, and Healthier Communities

In an interconnected world, epidemics and pandemics are escalating in frequency and scope, posing unprecedented risks to global safety and health. Diseases su

2024-12-20

A Challenging Year for Taiwan: Red Cross Delivers Support to Vulnerable Families

The year 2024 proved to be a difficult one for Taiwan. From the devastating April 3 earthquake in Hualien to a series of typhoons —Gaemi

2024-12-16

In the Mountains of Hualien, a Beacon of Hope Shines for Rural Children

Amid the lush mountains of Xiulin Township in Hualien, a dedicated group of compassionate individuals is quietly transforming the lives of children in need. S

2024-12-10

Typhoon Yagi Deepens Myanmar’s Humanitarian Crisis, Affecting Over 1.1 Million

In September, Typhoon Yagi tore through Myanmar, unleashing devastating floods and landslides that have affected more than 1.1 million people across 70 township

2024-12-04

Thousands Fleeing Karabakh Find Refuge in Armenia, Grappling with New Challenges

In September 2023, Lusine and her family of eight were forced to leave their familiar home in Karabakh and start anew in Yerevan. Once residents of a warm and

2024-12-03

Volunteers Honored on International Volunteer Day Amid Unrelenting Challenges

International Volunteer Day, observed on December 5, 2024, highlights the invaluable contributions of volunteers worldwide. This year, the International Federat

2024-11-26

National Chengchi University Triumphs at Taiwan Red Cross’s 15th International Humanitarian Law Moot

TAMSHUI, Taiwan — The Taiwan Red Cross (TRC) proudly hosted the 15th International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Moot on November 23 and 24, a two-day inter-univers

2024-11-19

Search and Rescue Teams Conclude Rigorous Two-Day Training in Kaohsiung

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan —From November 16 to 17, a comprehensive two-day training for disaster response teams concluded successfully at the Kaohsiung City Fire Depa

2024-11-15

Typhoon Kong-Rey Devastates Eastern Taiwan, Leaving Communities Struggling to Recover

Late October saw Typhoon Kong-Rey batter Taiwan with ferocious winds and torrential rains. Hualien County, located on the island ’s windward side, recorded mo