Growing our understanding and confidence in Te Ao Māori helps us develop the tools we need to navigate our work alongside iwi Māori. It better connects us to the histories, cultural heritage, locations, and language of Aotearoa.

We brought our refugee resettlement employees together so they could do core training to support former refugee communities.

Did you know that Red Cross Shops give people a sense of purpose, and for some, rewarding careers?

A constant stream of volunteers is needed to fill the gaps where vulnerable people fall between business and government. In the past couple of years, I’ve seen a surge of young people — those under the age of 30 — wanting to be actively involved with causes close to their hearts.

On 8 May we mark World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day – a global day to celebrate the uniqueness and unity of our international Movement. We celebrate the millions of people around the world, who — through our Movement — provide hope and dignity during some of the darkest days of people’s lives.

We asked some of our leaders what the day means to them – hope, inspiration, and pride are just some of what they feel when marking the day.