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.
13 May 2024
Ukrainians finding work through Red Cross’ employment service
Olga and her daughter Kseniia arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand eight months ago carrying just their backpacks. They were the last of her immediate family to leave Crimea - a Ukrainian territory occupied by Russia.
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7 May 2024
Relaunching the international humanitarian law collection at Napier Library
On 8 May 2024, Napier Library re-launched their international humanitarian law collection. First opened in 2006 by then New Zealand Red Cross National President Jocelyn Lady Keith CBE, the collection is once again available to the public after the library refurbished their buildings. The following is the speech delivered at the relaunch event by our current National President Kerry Nickels.
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7 May 2024
How we’re keeping humanity alive
Every year, 8 May is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. It’s the day which celebrates the uniqueness and unity of our humanitarian Movement.
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6 May 2024
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day quickfire round
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.
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.
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6 May 2024
A little bit about the Florence Nightingale Medal
The Florence Nightingale Medal is the highest Red Cross award for nurses and voluntary nursing aides. Named after the famed British nurse, it honours people who’ve distinguished themselves in times of peace or war.
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