Canadian Red Cross

Meet Andrea Phillips from the Guyana Red Cross. Hear how we are responding to COVID-19 in Guyana: Sharing information on staying safe and healthy. Reaching rural communities who do not have access to internet. Providing hygiene kits to remote communities.

If you're a parent, it can be challenging during #COVID19 to manage everything, especially for the kids - in fact, it can be overwhelming. For you, we’ve put together some tips for parents on how to cope with the mental health impacts from this pandemic, especially if your child is virtual learning:

We know that times are hard. Let’s keep calm and stay home Did you know? "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster was produced by the British government in 1939 in preparation for World War II. It was only rarely publicly displayed and was little known until a copy was rediscovered in 2000.

"As a visual artist it’s wonderful to be part of this project. There are so many people, they are all creative, and they all have their own inner beauty. Art Not Shame, an Ontario-based non-profit used funding from the Government of Canada, distributed by the Canadian Red Cross, to launch The Mural Project: Art in Hard Times. The project brought together young, local artists to create a digital mural while also building connections and reducing social isolation during #COVID19.

Last year Louisette joined a Red Cross team assisting at a long-term care facility. She's ""proud to have said yes"" to the opportunity to help! At the request of provincial governments and with funding from the Government of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross is assisting in long-term care facilities in Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba. We're recruiting more workers to help - learn more: https://bit.ly/3od57ML

How many good COVID-19 habits are you ticking off? How have you found changing your daily routines?

Hear from one of our team members who recently arrived in #Honduras to set up our health clinic for those affected by #HurricaneEta and #HurricaneIota

Did you know that in the past decade, 1.7 billion people have been affected by climate and weather-related disasters? In Canada, we have seen the negative impacts of flooding, wildfires and other disasters on people. The World Disasters Report shows how we can tackle the humanitarian impacts of the climate crisis. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/3lFBGlJ

There are a lot of small details that go into sending our health clinic to #Honduras after #HurricaneEta and #HurricaneIota. Hear from our team on the ground about the logistics and coordination required to provide health care to those in need

Did you know carbon monoxide (CO) is not detectable by any of the body’s senses? It's an odourless, colourless, and tasteless gas Read these tips for preventing and recognizing carbon monoxide poisoning:

Humanitarian work changes not just the beneficiaries, but the staff and volunteers as well," says Dr. Sherley Bernard. I've learned a lot." See how the Haitian Red Cross is responding to COVID-19, with the help of donors.

Last year, we asked young people in Pond Inlet, Nunavut, how they cope when times are tough. We hope this serves as inspiration to get through the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

Are you ready in case of power outages? Here are some quick tips to help you! Follow The Weather Network for updates in your area.

Find more mental health resources and tips here: https://bit.ly/392DYb9

Photo of the week: Hurricane Iota is the 31st named storm of the record 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, breaking the 2005 record of 28 named storms. Less than two weeks after Hurricane Eta made landfall, Hurricane Iota is causing further damage to areas already devastated by heavy rains and flooding. Millions of people across Central America are impacted by these storms. The Red Cross is on the ground, supporting evacuation, rescue services, shelter, pre-hospital care, psycho...logical care, sharing information and more. Thanks to generous support from Canadians and the Government of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross is responding by sending our emergency health clinic to Honduras, where over 3 million people have been directly impacted. You can help through a donation to the Hurricane Eta in Central America fund. Your donation will help the Red Cross provide critical support in areas including Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala: https://bit.ly/3lH6nqC Photo: Nicaraguan Red Cross