Activities
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A refuge for young LGBT people in Rome
The Italian Red Cross runs a unique shelter that provides accommodation and support for gays and transexuals who have been subjected to violence or discrimination and need a safe place to rebuild their lives. -
A new home: facilitating asylum seekers' and refugees’ integration in Portugal
Since 2015, multi-disciplinary teams provide a wide range of services to protection seekers across the country, with a strong focus on individual empowerment. -
Tackling disaster risks and climate change in Honduras: from reforesting to entrepreneurship
Nearly 70,000 people from rural areas in Honduras have benefitted from a programme supported by the Italian Red Cross to build more resilient and sustainable communities. -
Motivation and support for life-changing journeys
The Latvian Red Cross has assisted nearly 500 people at risk of discrimination and social exclusion through a programme to help them access education or take up work. -
Help and protection for migrants at Lithuanian borders: "I see a family member in you"
Qualified teams monitor the situation, train border guard officers on how to interact with migrants, and provide humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people in detention – including legal aid and family reunification services. -
Developing new 'green pearls' in Haiti: safe, thriving and empowered communities
The Netherlands Red Cross is helping to create environments where people can live in a healthy balance between human needs, natural resources and economic growth. -
Bringing families together
People who flee persecution or violence often experience family separation. National Red Cross Societies in Europe help them with reunification procedures, usually the only way to ensure their right to family life is respected. -
time4friends
A WhatsApp Service for Teenagers offered by the Austrian Youth Red Cross