Humanitarian leader | Deputy Head of Region MENA @danskrodekors | DRM, Climate Resilience & Anticipatory Action Tweets are my own!
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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.
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.👇
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.
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
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!
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
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
Due to the recent unrest in Mozambique, 7,456 asylum seekers have fled to Malawi, urgently needing support. This IFRC-DREF allocation will support the Malawi Red Cross Society is delivering life-saving aid to help them meet their essential needs with dignity over the next six months.
Thank you to all IFRC-DREF donors!
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
During my recent visit to #Ukraine, many shared with me how three years of fear and violence can affect lives, families, and wellbeing. Today, three years since the escalation of the conflict, my thoughts are with all those affected. @IFRC will continue to stand by those in need.
3 years of hardship
3 years of uncertainty
3 years of solidarity
Three years ago, the lives of millions of people changed drastically with the escalation of the conflict in #Ukraine️. The Red Cross Red Crescent will continue to support those affected.
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the 🌎.
Through 191 National Societies, the @ifrc, and us, the ICRC, we support communities facing conflicts, disasters, and crises, providing humanitarian aid and bringing hope 👇🏽
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
Good to see the Green Climate Fund (GCF) pushing efforts to support nations on the frontlines of the climate crisis with more early warnings - something the IFRC thinks crucial.
This project aims to strengthen the resilience of communities in seven countries by improving the production, dissemination and effective use of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems.
The IFRC will continue its efforts as a partner in the Early Warnings for All initiative (EW4All), which aims to ensure everyone on Earth is protected by early-warning systems by 2027. greenclimate.fund/news/gcf-a…
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
🚨 The Mediterranean remains one of the deadliest migration routes. This year alone, at least 115 children have died trying to reach safety.
No one should have to risk their life in search of protection. That’s why @IFRC and @SOSMedIntl remain committed to rescue efforts aboard the #OceanViking—ensuring that those in distress receive the lifesaving care they need.
🌊 Every life matters. Every rescue counts.
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
With four ambulances on their way from the @ifrc’s logistics and fleet hub, vital support is heading to #Syria to strengthen the @SYRedCrescent's efforts in addressing escalating humanitarian needs.
Since late November 2024, intensified hostilities have caused mass displacement, destroyed infrastructure, and left millions without basic services.
In response, the IFRC has launched a CHF 130 million emergency appeal to support the Syrian Arab Red Crescent in assisting 5 million people.
The needs are still immense.
For more details, visit our emergency appeal:
ifrc.org/emergency/syria-com…
Krystell Santamaria M. retweeted
Syria is experiencing one of the most serious and complex humanitarian crises in the world and we expect needs to continue and grow.
More than 13 years of hostilities has seen catastrophic damage to lives, homes, livelihoods and critical services.
No matter what, teams from @SYRedCrescent continue to provide care and assistance to those in need. Supported by our @IFRC network teams, they are distributing critical aid, including food and relief items.
To further expand these efforts, the IFRC has launched an emergency appeal to help the @SYRedCrescent deliver life-saving aid and protection services to 5 million people across Syria.
Stronger, together. bit.ly/3DvdEHV
