Humbled, grateful. I want to thank the Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies for trusting me to be the next
@IFRC
President.
This is the biggest honor of my life. I commit to lead by example, and work in true partnership.
Forward together for humanitarian action.
I’m at Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh where nearly one million displaced people are living. It’s been over seven years and the needs remain. This must not become a forgotten crises. The international community must rally to support. Thanks to
@BDRCS1
and
@ifrc
I’m in Bangladesh where I met with some of the 4.6 million people impacted by Cyclone Remal. The damage is massive — with houses & livelihoods destroyed. Together
@BDRCS1
&
@ifrc
are supporting critical needs like water filtration & distribution & delivery of essential items.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies called for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, where millions of people face worsening hunger
This week,
@greekredcross
helped over 30 rescued people near a southern beach in Crete. Volunteers provided first aid and other essential services to people in need. These small acts of humanity make a difference every day.
I love this story about Fatuma. When severe drought impacted her community in Ethiopia, she could no longer go to school. Thanks to the support of
@ifrc
@PunainenRisti
&
@EthioRedCross
and the construction of water points and water trucking, Fatuma is now back in the classroom.
Thanks to our
@crocerossa
for their prompt response to flooding in Milan this week. Staff and volunteers provided basic relief items and helped people with disabilities evacuate. Thanks to our teams who are there when communities need it most.
In Brazil,
@ifrc
and
@CruzVermelha
teams are working to help those impacted by the floods. With over two million people affected and the rain still falling, access to remote areas remains difficult. As the crisis evolves, our teams are ready with vital humanitarian assistance.
🛟 Last night, the Ocean Viking crew rescued 35 people in the Central Mediterranean after they had spent around 3 days drifting at sea.
The
@IFRC
and
@SOSMedIntl
team is now taking care of the survivors aboard. Three of them are requiring extra medical attention.