Red Cross stories
Red Cross stories
Read our stories filled with humanity, resilience and the spirit of volunteering. They show how your support is helping vulnerable people in New Zealand and around the world.
17 March 2023
Halfway in pursuit of a dream profession
Former refugee, Wellington-based Saw Sar Gar, has overcome many barriers to build a new profession for himself and his family.
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13 March 2023
Employment support for Ukrainians in New Zealand
New Zealand Red Cross has begun supporting Ukrainians in New Zealand to find meaningful employment.
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26 January 2023
Orchard work provides stepping stones for new Kiwis
At the beginning of December 2022, a group of 10 people from Southland headed to Central Otago to start seasonal jobs – their first taste of work experience in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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22 December 2022
The impact people like you made for vulnerable Kiwis in 2022
In 2022, our incredible supporters had made a real difference in the lives of people in need when they needed it most.
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5 December 2022
Knock on the door, we are always here to help
Community champion Humaira Hakeemi wakes up every day happy she is able to support former refugees get into work in Christchurch.
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