Three months after the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon and Iran, humanitarian needs remain urgent

Venezuela earthquakes: Meeting urgent health needs and supporting long-term recovery

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Paulo Crevero from Venezuela about the evolving humanitarian response following the devastating earthquakes. He shares the latest updates from affected communities, the IFRC and Venezuelan Red Cross response—including emergency healthcare, mental health support, water and sanitation, and relief distributions—and the key challenges ahead as families begin the long road to recovery.

Venezuela earthquakes: Responding to catastrophe and supporting recovery

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Santiago Lungo, IFRC Operations Coordinator for the Venezuela earthquakes response, about the devastating earthquakes that struck northern central Venezuela and the humanitarian needs unfolding in their aftermath.

Cameroon’s food insecurity crisis: Understanding the challenges and the response

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with Katharina Bourgin, IFRC Communications Coordinator for the Cameroon crisis, about the growing food insecurity crisis affecting millions across the country. She explains how conflict, displacement, climate shocks, rising food prices, and funding shortages are driving humanitarian needs, and shares insights from communities on the front lines of the crisis.

The evolving humanitarian situation in Lebanon and Iran

In this episode of IFRC News, we speak with IFRC Head of Delegation for Lebanon Ruben Romero and Deputy Head of Delegation in Tehran Rui Oliveira about the evolving humanitarian situation in Lebanon and Iran. They discuss the ongoing impact of conflict and displacement, the challenges communities face beyond the immediate crisis, the vital role of the Lebanese Red Cross and Iranian Red Crescent Society in supporting recovery, and why sustained humanitarian support is essential to help people rebuild their lives and strengthen their resilience for the future.

Earthquake response in the Philippines: Supporting communities after a devastating disaster

In this episode, we speak with IFRC Head of Delegation in the Philippines, Sanjeev Kafli, about the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on 8 June 2026. He shares insights into the impact on affected communities, the Philippine Red Cross emergency response, the urgent humanitarian needs on the ground, and the importance of sustained support to help families recover, rebuild their lives, and strengthen resilience for future disasters.