IFRC Weekly News

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Paulo Crevero from Venezuela about the evolving humanitarian response following the devastating earthquakes. He shares the latest updates from affected communities, the IFRC and Venezuelan Red Cross response—including emergency healthcare, mental health support, water and sanitation, and relief distributions—and the key challenges ahead as families begin...

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Santiago Lungo, IFRC Operations Coordinator for the Venezuela earthquakes response, about the devastating earthquakes that struck northern central Venezuela and the humanitarian needs unfolding in their aftermath.

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Katharina Bourgin, IFRC Communications Coordinator for the Cameroon crisis, about the growing food insecurity crisis affecting millions across the country. She explains how conflict, displacement, climate shocks, rising food prices, and funding shortages are driving humanitarian needs, and shares insights from communities on the front lines of the crisis...

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with IFRC Head of Delegation for Lebanon Ruben Romero and Deputy Head of Delegation in Tehran Rui Oliveira about the evolving humanitarian situation in Lebanon and Iran. They discuss the ongoing impact of conflict and displacement, the challenges communities face beyond the immediate crisis, the vital role of the Lebanese Red Cross and Iranian Red Crescent So...

In this episode, we speak with IFRC Head of Delegation in the Philippines, Sanjeev Kafli, about the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on 8 June 2026. He shares insights into the impact on affected communities, the Philippine Red Cross emergency response, the urgent humanitarian needs on the ground, and the importance of sustained support to help families recover, r...

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with IFRC public health and emergencies expert Bronwyn Nichol about the situation on the ground, including ongoing response activities, community concerns, misinformation surrounding the outbreak, and the critical role of community engagement in building trust.

Three months after the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and Iran, international attention may be fading but humanitarian needs across the region remain urgent. In this episode of IFRC Weekly News, we look at the growing humanitarian concerns across both countries, including displacement, rising food insecurity, pressure on healthcare systems, disrupted medical supply chains, and the long-term...

In this episode, we examine the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the growing concerns around its spread to neighboring Uganda. IFRC public health and clinical care expert Laura Archer joins IFRC News to explain the scale of the outbreak, the challenges facing communities in Ituri province, and why rapid community engagement is critical in the absence of a vaccine o...

In this episode, we explore hantavirus, rare but potentially serious disease transmitted primarily through contact with infected rodents. Public health and emergencies expert Bronwyn Nicol joins IFRC News to explain how hantaviruses spread, why cases remain uncommon, and what symptoms and risks people should be aware of across different regions of the world.

In this episode, we examine the growing dangers faced by humanitarian personnel, as more aid workers are being killed in the line of duty than ever before. Marking the anniversaries of the IFRC’s founding and World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, we reflect on what these trends mean for the future of humanitarian action.

In this episode, we explore the situation in Cuba six months after Hurricane Melissa, a Category 3 storm that affected more than 2.2 million people and caused widespread damage across eastern provinces. We look at the scale and complexity of the response, from damaged homes and disrupted health services to ongoing public health risks.

In this episode, we examine Jamaica’s humanitarian situation six months after Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic, which affected 1.6 million people and caused an estimated US$12.2 billion in damage. We explore the transition from emergency response to reconstruction and recovery, the ongoing needs of communities still facing humanitarian impacts, and h...

In this episode, we examine the humanitarian impact of a series of devastating tropical storms that struck Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and the Federated States of Micronesia, affecting more than 600,000 people across the Pacific.

In this episode, we explore the first delivery of lifesaving medical supplies into Iran since the start of the conflict, a crucial breakthrough in a highly complex humanitarian landscape. Host Paolo Cravero speaks with IFRC spokesperson Scott Craig, who has just returned from the Turkey–Iran border, where a new land corridor is helping aid reach those in urgent need.

In this episode, we turn our focus to Israel, where humanitarian needs continue as the crisis in the Middle East continues. We hear from a representative of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical service, about the critical role they play in saving lives under constant threat.

In this episode, we focus on the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Iran, where needs continue to rise as the conflict enters its second month. More than 20 provinces have been affected, with tens of thousands of people injured, widespread damage to civilian infrastructure, and millions displaced.

In this episode, we focus on the rapidly escalating humanitarian situation in Lebanon, where more than one million people have been displaced following recent developments. As the crisis deepens, families are arriving at shelters with few belongings and no clear timeline for returning home, placing immense strain on already fragile essential services.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the rapidly evolving humanitarian crisis across the Middle East and the immense challenges facing responders on the ground. As needs escalate across multiple countries, millions of people are being displaced, injured, or left without access to essential services such as healthcare, shelter, and clean water.

In this episode, we discuss the findings of the newly released World Disasters Report and its warning that harmful information is becoming a growing threat during crises. Between 2020 and 2024, disasters affected nearly 700 million people worldwide, while humanitarian needs have more than doubled. Yet beyond climate shocks and conflict, the report highlights how misinformation and dehumanizing nar...

In this episode, we focus on Ukraine as the country marks the fourth anniversary of the escalation of the international armed conflict. Ongoing attacks on energy infrastructure have left millions of people facing rolling blackouts, limited access to heating, water and healthcare, and worsening living conditions during one of the coldest winters in recent years.

In this episode, we turn our attention to Argentina and Chile, where severe wildfires have torn through communities, forests and livelihoods, forcing mass evacuations and leaving widespread destruction in their wake. Tens of thousands of people have been affected, with homes destroyed, communities displaced and families facing serious health risks from smoke inhalation—particularly children, older...

In this episode, we head to Italy as the 2026 Winter Olympics get underway across alpine and urban venues, bringing together athletes and spectators from around the world. Behind the scenes, the Italian Red Cross is playing a crucial role in keeping the Games safe, accessible, and inclusive.

In this episode, we turn our attention to Syria, where severe winter storms and heavy rainfall have triggered flooding across parts of the country, impacting families already grappling with years of conflict, displacement and economic hardship. Floodwaters have swept through residential areas and displacement camps, damaging shelters, cutting off roads, and heightening the risk of waterborne disea...

In this episode, we mark 100 days since the escalation of fighting in and around El Fasher in Darfur, as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis continues to spiral. Civilians are facing extreme violence, mass displacement, and acute shortages of food, water, healthcare and basic services, while access for humanitarian actors remains severely constrained across large parts of the country.

In this episode, we look back three months after Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean and examine how communities in Jamaica and Cuba are coping as the spotlight fades and long-term recovery begins. Homes and livelihoods were destroyed, schools damaged, and thousands of families pushed into crisis, and while emergency relief is winding down, needs on the ground are growing.