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.
19 December 2024
Dedicated to Red Cross values
A mission to the Thai/Cambodian border in 1985 was the beginning of Jill Caughley’s almost 40 years of service to Red Cross. She recently received Honorary Life Membership, awarded to people who’ve given exceptional service and dedication to Red Cross.
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19 December 2024
“It was just like a war zone” – memories of Aceh
On Boxing Day 2004, a massive earthquake struck an area off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The 20-metre-high waves reached Aceh in northern Sumatra in minutes, where they smashed into the coast and destroyed everything three kilometres inland.
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19 December 2024
A day the world won’t forget
On 26 December 2004, a massive earthquake struck an area off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake triggered tsunami waves that pummelled coastal areas at speeds of more than 500 kilometres an hour.
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21 October 2024
New Zealanders’ support helps thousands of people affected by the conflict in Ukraine
The generosity of New Zealanders means we have raised just over NZD$5 million to help people affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
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7 October 2024
One year of increased violence and suffering in the Middle East
Ordinary people are bearing the brunt of the ongoing devastating conflict in the occupied Palestinian territories, Israel, and neighbouring countries.
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