29 articles tagged "red-cross-society"
A traditional welcoming ceremony was accorded to the global president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Kate Forbes this morning at Moala Village in Nadi. This is her fi
Fiji has made history as the first Small Island Developing State in the Pacific to adopt a fully approved Simplified Early Action Protocol for Tropical Cyclones — a move that positions the country at the forefront of
To safeguard people from the surge in climate-sensitive diseases like leptospirosis, typhoid, dengue fever, and diarrhoea, which commonly spike during times of flooding, the Fiji Red Cross Society is urging communities
Nitin Gandhi has been named as the Chair of the Elections Commission for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Gandhi’s appointment marks a significant step forward in his extensiv
Young volunteers gathered today for discussions with key stakeholders to discuss the national crisis of HIV and Drug Abuse which is aimed at educating and creating a safe space for youths to openly discuss these issues
The Fiji Red Cross Society is focusing on conducting important meetings, and training that will set the groundwork for field visits and awareness to communities and schools after being declared by the Ministry of Health
To ensure that the people of Kadavu have the right information to combat leptospirosis, typhoid, dengue fever and diarrhoea (LTDD), a team from the Fiji Red Cross Society is undertaking a comprehensive awareness campai
The Asco Foundation has generously donated essential technological equipment, including laptops, printers, WIFI modems, projectors, and sound systems, to the Fiji Red Cross Society as the two organisations marked a mome
As we are heading into the cyclone season, the Fiji Red Cross Society together with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction will be working together to focus on enhancing disaster resilience in Fiji and al
The Fiji Red Cross Society assists 200,000 people every year through the communities they serve. This was stated by the President of the Society Sala Lesuma who says they have 16 branches across Fiji with 800 volun
The 7th Red Cross Pacific leaders meeting supported by the International Federation of Red Cross today welcomed the delegates from the 14 red cross societies across the pacific region to discuss common issues among thes
Credit Corporation (Fiji) Pte Limited has handed over a cheque of $5,000 to Fiji Red Cross Society to mark its 30th anniversary. FRCS National President, Sala Toganivalu-Lesuma says every cent counts, and they are
A $2.5 million emergency appeal to provide urgent assistance for the people of Tonga has been launched by the International Federation of Red Cross and the International Red Crescent Societies. The appeal will pro
Nestlé Fiji has donated FJ$75,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross in support of the relief efforts in Tonga following the volcanic eruption and tsunami. The donation to the International Federation of
Red Cross is rushing safe drinking water to people across Tonga as water supplies have been disrupted by layers of volcanic ash and salt water that were dumped on the Pacific island nation following last weekend’s eru
Red Cross is mobilising its regional network to respond to one of the worst volcanic eruptions the Pacific has experienced in decades. The Pacific Head of Delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross, Ka
Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete is stressing that we are not out of the woods yet as we have seen countries like Singapore who have reached a vaccination percentage of 80 percent and are still facing some ch
More than one thousand Fijians have now come forward to donate blood and help save lives as part of the Fiji Red Cross Society’s nationwide blood drive campaign which started in August. The Society says Fiji’s
The New Zealand Government has announced a contribution of $1.45million to the Fiji Red Cross Society’s COVID-19 response plans. New Zealand's High Commissioner to Fiji, Jonathan Curr confirms the funding would b
As the country continues to face a blood shortage, an urgent call is being made to everyone to contact the Fiji Red Cross and register to donate blood that will save lives. Blood is needed every day for pregn
