Home Our services About us How you can help News room Contact us Events FAQs Relevant links Library Careers School projects Fun   State & Territory   Survey SEARCH: A successful fund-raising event starts with you One donation might not go far, but together with thousands of others you have the power to make a real difference to those in need. Red Cross calls this collective power 'The Power of Humanity' with many fund-raising events planned from March until World Red Cross Day (8th May). Commit to changing lives in 2010 Support Red Cross each month and see how your support transforms the lives of people in need. Every day is a disaster for someone Disasters come in many forms. With your support today, Red Cross will always be there to help. Everyone Belongs! Celebrate Harmony Day in your school and community with our free Y Challenge celebrating diversity resources. Be in the running for some great prizes by entering your activity or event for a Red Cross Harmony Day award.        The Power of Humanity and Red Cross Calling Be part of The Power of Humanity or Red Cross Calling – and help support those in need. Red Cross Calling is our traditional door knock for donations to support our everyday work in Australia and Asia Pacific. This year, in an effort to make more of every donation go where it’s needed most, we’re making it part of a range of events that form part of The Power of Humanity campaign. Because of this, your support is needed now more than ever but in some new and different ways.        Make 2010 the year you commit to changing lives Support Red Cross each month and see the difference you can make to people in need.        Queensland Floods: Red Cross relief efforts continue Red Cross response shifting to recovery in flood-affected communities.        Chile earthquake and tsunami 2010 The global Red Cross response continues in Chile following a massive earthquake near the city of Concepción. Local and international Red Cross staff and volunteers are providing relief in the most needed areas.        Taking the laws of war to the street Red Cross reveals three vital ways the laws of war are working to protect people in times of conflict.   Red Cross relief efforts ongoing in Haiti  Local and international Red Cross staff and volunteers are providing relief in the most needed areas. Watch an interview with one of our recently returned aid workers.   Shop with us and make a world of difference Purchase any item from our humanity range, warm fuzzy or 2009 card and gift catalogue and you will also be supporting the work of Red Cross. Working overseas with Australian Red Cross We regularly advertise on this website for people seeking to undertake training as International Aid Workers. Profiles advertised and selected will vary depending on need. CVs and applications are only accepted during the advertised recruitment.

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