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Official Twitter account for the International Federation of #RedCross and #RedCrescent Societies ( @IFRC ) in #Africa .

Nairobi, Kenya
Joined October 2012
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@IFRCAfrica
IFRC Africa
19 days
Happy World Red Cross Red Crescent Day! ❤️ Today, we honour the resilience and dedication of Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers worldwide. Thank you for your service, bravery and sacrifice. #RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay .
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@KateForbes_IFRC
Kate Forbes
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I'm in Kenya where I witnessed the impact of the devastating floods. Schools are submerged, health facilities are gone and families have been forced to relocate. But today, I also saw hope and resilience among these massive challenges thanks to @KenyaRedCross and @ifrc .
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@MukhieOmer
Mohammed Omer Mukhier
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Today we visited Tana River County with @IFRC President @KateForbes_IFRC and @KenyaRedCross teams. I saw firsthand the impact of the floods in Kenya. It was heartbreaking to see marooned homes and destroyed infrastructure. @KenyaRedCross is at the forefront of the response.
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@IFRCAfrica
IFRC Africa
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Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bashir’s family and colleagues at the Sudan Red Crescent Society. Bashir is the third @SRCS_SD volunteer we've lost in two months. We strongly condemn this violence and demand respect and protection for all humanitarian workers. #NotATarget .
@ifrc
IFRC
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With great sadness, the IFRC confirms the death of Bashir Shuaib, a volunteer with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society. The IFRC strongly condemns violence and demands humanitarian workers be respected and protected under all circumstances. They are #NotATarget .
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@KenyaRedCross
Kenya Red Cross
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We were honoured to host @IFRC President @KateForbes_IFRC in Tana Delta, Tana River County, where she witnessed the ongoing effects of the flooding that continues to devastate many parts of the country. In Tana River County alone, 10,245 families have been displaced, with 8,000
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@IFRCAfrica
IFRC Africa
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The @IFRC President, @KateForbes_IFRC is in Kenya. She is visiting @KenyaRedCross to highlight on the flooding in the country. Over 500,000 people have been affected. Yesterday, she paid a courtesy visit to @IFRCAfrica , where she met with staff.
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@Xcastel
Xavier Castellanos
3 days
This IFRC-DREF allocation will support @UgandaRedCross in delivering immediate relief and enhancing the living conditions of 600 households displaced by the recent floods. Thank you to all IFRC-DREF donors!
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@UgandaRedCross
Uganda Red Cross Society
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Recognising the participation of the Director DRM @DrBrianBilalK , Netherlands RC Country Rep in Uganda, Andrew Oliver Smith, Hon. Members of Parliament, among others, at the 2nd Anticipatory Action Dialogue taking place at the Munyonyo Common Wealth Hotel.
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@Xcastel
Xavier Castellanos
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This IFRC-DREF allocation will help @RedcrossSa prepare for any humanitarian needs that may arise during the upcoming General elections. Thank you to all IFRC-DREF donors!
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@AshaMohammed_
Dr. Asha Mohammed
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Honored to meet H.E Amb.Youssouf Assoumani of Comoros who is also Dean of Ambassadors in Addis. We explored opportunities to engage on key global processes in relation to Disaster Management and how to further strengthen the partnership between the Comoros RC and the govt of 🇰🇲.
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@IFRCAfrica
IFRC Africa
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Communities play a key role in preventing and controlling epidemics. They need to be involved in co-designing solutions from the start and being involved throughout. Read the full Op-ed in the @Guardian :
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@IFRCAfrica
IFRC Africa
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Amidst the urgency of climate change, fostering community resilience is paramount for sustainability. @crt_humanitaire has kickstarted the BHA Project activities in Togo's Savannes & Kara regions! We are empowering communities for a greener resilient future! 🌱
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@IFRCAfrica
IFRC Africa
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The floods in Kenya have devastated critical infrastructure, including water sources. Teams from @IFRC 's Emergency Response Unit (ERU) with support from @rodekorsnorge are working alongside @KenyaRedCross to restore community water sources & boreholes in Tana River County.
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@Xcastel
Xavier Castellanos
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This IFRC-DREF allocation will support DR Congo Red Cross in providing aid to 11,400 people affected by the floods, focusing on water, hygiene, and sanitation, livelihoods, shelter, and health along with community engagement in Tanganyika Province. Thank you to all IFRC-DREF
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@KenyaRedCross
Kenya Red Cross
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246 families in Mansabubu, Bura East, Garissa County were recently displaced after the River Tana broke its banks, submerging the entire village. These families are currently residing at a camp on higher ground in Mansabubu. The Kenya Red Cross Garissa Branch, together with the
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@croix_rougebdi
CroixRougeBurundi
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Grâce aux fonds DREF , la @croix_rougebdi est au front dans la Réponse à la montée des eaux du lac Tanganyika. Cette femme de la colline #Mukungu , commune #Nyanza_Lac vient de bénéficier d' un abri d' urgence ce 17 Mai. @ifrc
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@IFRCAfrica
IFRC Africa
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Merina Tongwe has been a volunteer with @ZrcsRed in her village in Mount Darwin for five years. She first joined the Red Cross as a volunteer because she wanted to help people. She is now supporting her community's fight against cholera.
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@JosefaSacko
Amb. Josefa Sacko
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It was a pleasure to recieve Dr. Asha Mohamed, the Permanent Rep & Head of Delegation of @IFRCAfrica to @_AfricanUnion & other International Organisations in #Ethiopia We had a great discussions on the progress of implementation of our joint projects onthe #AU - #IFRC Food System
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@IFRCAfrica
IFRC Africa
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With great sadness, @IFRC confirms the killing of Fadul Daw El-Bait Abdallah, a @SRCS_SD volunteer, shot on May 11 while collecting humanitarian data in Abu Haraz. Another volunteer was beaten. We condemn this violence and call for protection. #NotATarget .
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@trcs1962
Tanzania Red Cross Society
12 days
Head of Delegation @pape_tall joined with TRCS Volunteers to serve foods to the Children at Chemchem Camp in Rufiji District,they live there after infrastructure demolished by the floods a situation that led to the children to live in a Camp near school @IFRCAfrica @ifrc
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@ZrcsRed
Zimbabwe Red Cross
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Today, GoZ commissioned Gudomutovhoti Piped Water Scheme in Mwenezi District. The scheme is part of interventions by @ZrcsRed with support of @ifrc under the Zero Hunger project in the food insecure area. It will improve access to clean water, enhance hygiene and nutrition.
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