On 28 March 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, its epicentre located 17 kilometres southeast of Mandalay. The Sagaing and Mandalay regions were both significantly impacted. On ...

Whether you give your time or support one of our causes, you'll be helping our emergency responders be there for everyone, everywhere. When you give monthly, you help us respond at a moment's notice ...

Substances such as prescription or non-prescription drugs, household cleaning and DIY products and some plants can be harmful if you swallow them. 1. Establish what the baby or child has taken, when ...

Discover Humankind, our free education programme offering CPD courses for teachers and educators of young people, with expert support on humanitarian and life topics. Our Humankind programme is a ...

Learn new skills, meet new people and contribute to vital humanitarian work with work experience volunteer placements for under-18s. Looking for work experience that really makes a difference? At the ...

Heatstroke occurs when someone becomes so hot it causes a failure of the brain’s thermostat, leading to the body becoming dangerously overheated. It is an emergency and needs medical help urgently.

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A child or baby with heat exhaustion might have been in the sun or heat for a long time. They might be sweating, have ashen, cool skin, have a headache or dizziness, and feel sick. Heat exhaustion ...

Why volunteer in healthcare and care? From giving non-medical support to people waiting in A&E, to making sure those coming home from hospital have the things they need, the British Red Cross is there ...

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Learn about heatwaves in the UK, how to cope with extended periods of hot weather as well as tips for first aid and other heatwave advice. Heatwaves are extreme weather events and, because of climate ...

Advice and tips for cooling your house down during periods of hot weather and heatwaves When temperatures rise during a heatwave or prolonged periods of hot weather, it's important your home is ...