Humanitarian leader | Deputy Head of Region MENA @danskrodekors | DRM, Climate Resilience & Anticipatory Action Tweets are my own!
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An extraordinary leader, always bringing her unique vision and humanity, I feel truly privileged to have had the opportunity to work with her. Her loss is deeply felt across the RCRC falimy My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace. ❤️
I'm devastated to share the news of the sudden passing of my close friend and colleague, Birgitte Bischoff Ebbesen, the IFRC's Regional Director for Europe.
We've published this statement.
My deepest condolences to Birgitte's husband, family, friends and colleagues at this awful, painful time. ifrc.org/statement/ifrc-mour…
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
Grateful to Ambassador Issa for a constructive discussion. Strong partnerships are vital to expanding our humanitarian reach. Together with @RedCrossLebanon and Red Cross Red and Crescent National Societies, @ifrc remains fully committed to saving lives and supporting communities across Lebanon and the region.
On July 27, Ambassador Issa discussed humanitarian priorities in Lebanon with leaders from @IFRC_MENA and @RedCrossLebanon. The Ambassador reaffirmed U.S. support for emergency preparedness efforts across Lebanon, including for conflict-affected people.
In times of war or disasters saving lives doesn’t start at the moment of crisisit starts years before.The work of the @RedCrossLebanon shows how long term preparedness, risk reduction & strong data systems and Preparedness saves lives. instagram.com/reel/DWgAesVig… – at Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
منذ بداية العام الدراسي، يعمل @RedCrossLebanon، بدعم من @ifrc ووزارة الخارجية النرويجية و @rodekorsnorge، على تعزيز السلامة النفسية والجسدية للأطفال في المدارس.
من خطط الإخلاء إلى أنشطة الدعم النفسي والاجتماعي، الهدف واحد: توفير بيئة مدرسية آمنة، مطمئنة، ومليئة بالأمل.
استمعوا للمزيد👇
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
Emergency Appeal Launched:
Hurricane Melissa — the strongest storm in Jamaica’s history — has left a trail of devastation across the island. With winds up to 280 km/h and torrential rains, nearly 1.9 million people are affected. Homes destroyed, roads blocked, families displaced.
The Jamaica Red Cross, with support from the IFRC, is on the ground delivering emergency shelter, food, clean water, and cash assistance. But the needs are immense.
The IFRC has launched an emergency appeal for 19 million CHF to scale up life-saving aid and recovery efforts.
This is a critical moment. We must act swiftly to reach the most impacted communities.
ifrc.org/emergency/jamaica-h…
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
Category 5 Melissa made landfall in southwestern Jamaica, near New Hope, as the third strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean.
The humanitarian impact of Melisa is expected to be extensive. Melissa may also bring life-threatening rains and winds, as well as flash flooding and landslides to Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos. Red Cross local teams and the IFRC are working together to prepare for and respond to the humanitarian impact.
The @IFRC is also preparing to launch an emergency appeal very soon to support the people affected by #HurricaneMelissa.
Here is a glimpse of the ongoing response efforts across the Caribbean.👇
Inclusion of groups at risk Preparedness is a must! linkedin.com/posts/krystell-… – at Berlin, Germany
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
🔥 Wildfires season is not over in Europe.
The recent fires in Antalya and Mugla in Türkiye have forced people to evacuate.
The Turkish @RedCrescent teams have been at the forefront of the response alongside firefighters providing them with first aid and delivering food & water
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
#Ireland is experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather due to climate change. Combined with geopolitical shifts, pushed the @irishredcross to strengthen its preparedness.
Grateful for the chance to support their efforts through the PER approach with @SuperKrysty
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
Fires in Turkiye have forced tens of thousands to evacuate. Turkish @RedCrescent @Kizilay are providing critical support to communities affected and first responders.
Ülkemizin dört bir yanında orman yangınlarına karşı canı pahasına mücadele eden kahramanların gözlerinde; bir yanda kararlılık, diğer yanda tarifsiz bir yorgunluk var. Çok iyi biliyoruz ki bu fedakârlık, aziz vatanımızın ciğerleri için. 🇹🇷
Bu zorlu mücadelenin en büyük destekçilerinden biri olarak sıvı, gıda ve temel ihtiyaç desteğimizle ekipleri yalnız bırakmıyor daima bir adım geride bekliyoruz.
Çünkü bazen en büyük güç,
sessizce uzatılan bir iyilik olur.
🔥 Wildfires are raging across Europe, intensified by extreme heatwaves volunteers are at the frontlines Communities must be prepared climate adaptation & disaster risk reduction save lives!
Let’s act before disasters strike. ifrc.org/sites/default/files…
#ClimateCrises #Preparedness – at Budapest, Hungary
Suffering from this heat, you're not alone.
Wildfires are raging in Greece, Türkiye & other parts of Europe as a deadly heatwave is gripping the continent.
The @IFRC network has mobilized to support emergency responders & vulnerable communities. 👉 bit.ly/4lj0YVy
Our Pre -Seasonal Preparedness sessions sarted in May with dialogs with partners and Exchanges to ensure NS are ready to #BeatTheHeat – at Wolfsthal, Österreich
Europe is facing widespread heatwaves and wildfires🔥. Heat risks are preventable with early action.
The @IFRC Network is mobilizing. Teams are providing safety tips, checking on the most vulnerable and supporting efforts to battle wildfires. #BeatTheHeat
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
Battling wildfires all night long 🔥
Since last night, the volunteers of the Hellenic Red Cross have been supporting firefighters and communities on the island of Chios raged by wildfires.
Thank you for being by the side of people in need 🙏
Ολονύχτια μάχη με τις φλόγες στην Χίο έδωσαν οι εθελοντές Σαμαρείτες -Διασώστες του Ελληνικού Ερυθρού Σταυρού που συνεχίζουν να επιχειρούν στο πλευρό της Πυροσβεστικής Υπηρεσίας στα αλλεπάληλα πύρινα μέτωπα της Χίου.
#φωτια #πυρκαγια
#χιος #chios #wildfires
#hellenicredcross
Investing in #Preparedness to enhance #Response #Capacities for agile and localized response.Thanks to 15 NS -22 participants that attended the regional National Response Team ToT for Europe and Central Asia @IFRC_Europe #StrongerTogether
#DisasterResponse #Preparedness #PER – at Budapest, Hungary
Happening this week in Budapest.
22 participants from 15 NS - Be prepared and ready to Response require a continues investment! This time building the National Response Team TOT #Preparedness #climate #EuropeAndCentralAsia #NRT
linkedin.com/posts/krystell-…
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
This IFRC-DREF allocation will support @redcrescent_kg in an operation to reduce the impact of the ongoing measles outbreak. This operation focuses on improving vaccination coverage, raising awareness, and delivering targeted interventions in high-risk areas.
Thank you to all IFRC-DREF donors!
Do you want to know more about the work of National Society Preparedness around the world ?? Dont missed our globally newsletter #BePrepared in this edition 3 interesting stories from #EuropeNS
mailchi.mp/ifrc/rcrc-prepare…
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
As North Macedonia is grieving after the tragic fire in Kočani, the national Red Cross continues to support people affected.
Aleksandra Ristovski from @SkopjeRedCross tells how this tragedy has impacted the local Red Cross teams and what support is needed the most.
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
On this International Women's Day, we pay tribute to the incredible #women and girls who are at the heart of our humanitarian efforts.
From volunteers to staff, their dedication and resilience inspire us every day.
#ForAllWomenAndGirls
@ifrc 🤝@redcrescent