Finnish Red Cross News

Red Cross helps people affected by the earthquake in Venezuela
Red Cross helps people affected by the earthquake in Venezuela
The Finnish Red Cross strengthens its capacity to respond to changing aid needs
The Finnish Red Cross strengthens its capacity to respond to changing aid needs
Marja Lehto elected President of the Finnish Red Cross
Marja Lehto elected President of the Finnish Red Cross
Finnish Red Cross helps fight Ebola in Burundi
Finnish Red Cross helps fight Ebola in Burundi
Red Cross working to stop Ebola outbreaks
Red Cross working to stop Ebola outbreaks
Red Cross and wellbeing services counties work together to prevent drug-related deaths
Red Cross and wellbeing services counties work together to prevent drug-related deaths
Finnish Red Cross supports helping civilians in Iran
Finnish Red Cross supports helping civilians in Iran
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland allocates EUR 3 million to the International Red Cross Disaster Relief Emergency Fund
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland allocates EUR 3 million to the International Red Cross Disaster Relief Emergency Fund
Finnish Red Cross survey: Majority of people living in Finland feel that racism undermines the safety of society
Finnish Red Cross survey: Majority of people living in Finland feel that racism undermines the safety of society
Vantaa fire upsets many
Vantaa fire upsets many
Red Cross loneliness barometer: Nearly two-thirds of the Finnish population experience loneliness; isolation and loneliness are most common among young people and young adults
Red Cross loneliness barometer: Nearly two-thirds of the Finnish population experience loneliness; isolation and loneliness are most common among young people and young adults
Hunger Day collection raises 1.5 million
Hunger Day collection raises 1.5 million
Finnish Red Cross to help those affected by strikes in Ukraine
Finnish Red Cross to help those affected by strikes in Ukraine
The Finnish Red Cross in 2025 in pictures
The Finnish Red Cross in 2025 in pictures
Hurricane Melissa left Jamaica in desperate need of help with basic needs – Finnish Red Cross sends six aid workers on site
Hurricane Melissa left Jamaica in desperate need of help with basic needs – Finnish Red Cross sends six aid workers on site
Finnish Red Cross to provide support to alleviate consequences of conflict in Sudan
Finnish Red Cross to provide support to alleviate consequences of conflict in Sudan
The Finnish Red Cross helps those affected by the exceptional flooding in Sri Lanka
The Finnish Red Cross helps those affected by the exceptional flooding in Sri Lanka
Finnish Red Cross: The Climate Conference brought hope for adaptation work, but falls short on emission cuts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees
Finnish Red Cross: The Climate Conference brought hope for adaptation work, but falls short on emission cuts to limit warming to 1.5 degrees
Red Cross identified needs for help to support its reform
Red Cross identified needs for help to support its reform
Red Cross holiday cafés offer warmth and company
Red Cross holiday cafés offer warmth and company
Red Cross Emergency Hospital to be set up in Tampere for certification – expertise in emergency health is also important in Finland
Red Cross Emergency Hospital to be set up in Tampere for certification – expertise in emergency health is also important in Finland
Finnish Red Cross supports aid work in the Philippines – typhoons have forced people to flee their homes
Finnish Red Cross supports aid work in the Philippines – typhoons have forced people to flee their homes
Finnish Red Cross helps those affected by earthquakes in Afghanistan – earthquakes affect over 1.4 million lives
Finnish Red Cross helps those affected by earthquakes in Afghanistan – earthquakes affect over 1.4 million lives
Survey on poverty among families with children: low income reflected in lack of food and clothing – Good Holiday Spirit campaign helps families during the holidays
Survey on poverty among families with children: low income reflected in lack of food and clothing – Good Holiday Spirit campaign helps families during the holidays
Red Cross asked young people about climate change: “The climate crisis is a threat to my future”
Red Cross asked young people about climate change: “The climate crisis is a threat to my future”
Finnish Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund: support for earthquake victims in the Philippines and Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Finnish Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund: support for earthquake victims in the Philippines and Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Hunger Day box collection 2025 yielded 710 000 euros – donations help people in need in Finland and around the world
Hunger Day box collection 2025 yielded 710 000 euros – donations help people in need in Finland and around the world
The Hunger Day box collection will start on Thursday – aid is urgently needed in places like Gaza and Afghanistan right now
The Hunger Day box collection will start on Thursday – aid is urgently needed in places like Gaza and Afghanistan right now
Here are some of our development cooperation results from 2024
Here are some of our development cooperation results from 2024
Finnish Red Cross sends one million euros to a field hospital in Gaza
Finnish Red Cross sends one million euros to a field hospital in Gaza
Statement by organisations: Widespread hunger-related deaths in Gaza can be prevented if given the chance
Statement by organisations: Widespread hunger-related deaths in Gaza can be prevented if given the chance
The Red Cross provides additional support to Somalia and emergency supplies to those who have fled their homes due to floods, drought and conflicts
The Red Cross provides additional support to Somalia and emergency supplies to those who have fled their homes due to floods, drought and conflicts
Red Cross: mental health challenges are visible at sobering stations at festivals – it is important to take care of your intoxicated friends
Red Cross: mental health challenges are visible at sobering stations at festivals – it is important to take care of your intoxicated friends
Finnish Red Cross supports food aid in Somalia through its Disaster Relief Fund
Finnish Red Cross supports food aid in Somalia through its Disaster Relief Fund
Act of Humanity award to Mustafe Muuse
Act of Humanity award to Mustafe Muuse
Moomin Arabia's Home At Last collection supports the work of the Red Cross Youth Shelters
Moomin Arabia's Home At Last collection supports the work of the Red Cross Youth Shelters
The Red Cross helped children with the support of Nose Day donors – development cooperation continues
The Red Cross helped children with the support of Nose Day donors – development cooperation continues
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement joined forces with Adyen
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement joined forces with Adyen
Marja Vest as the Communications Director of the Finnish Red Cross
Marja Vest as the Communications Director of the Finnish Red Cross
Finnish Red Cross sends half a million euros for aid work after earthquake in Southeast Asia
Finnish Red Cross sends half a million euros for aid work after earthquake in Southeast Asia
Red Cross helps people affected by the earthquake in Southeast Asia
Red Cross helps people affected by the earthquake in Southeast Asia
Red Cross survey on adults intervening in racism experienced by children and youth
Red Cross survey on adults intervening in racism experienced by children and youth
1.5C degrees exceeded for a year and a half – greater demand for Red Cross Red Crescent climate action than ever before
1.5C degrees exceeded for a year and a half – greater demand for Red Cross Red Crescent climate action than ever before
The Red Cross is tending to those wounded in the violence flared up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Red Cross is tending to those wounded in the violence flared up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Finnish Red Cross Loneliness Barometer: Loneliness of teens and young adults increased even more
Finnish Red Cross Loneliness Barometer: Loneliness of teens and young adults increased even more
First aid courses for people using intoxicants shows need to learn helping skills – more than 500 people have participated in Red Cross courses
First aid courses for people using intoxicants shows need to learn helping skills – more than 500 people have participated in Red Cross courses
The Hunger Day collection 2024 yielded a total of 1.6 million euros
The Hunger Day collection 2024 yielded a total of 1.6 million euros
The Finnish Red Cross in 2024 in pictures
The Finnish Red Cross in 2024 in pictures
People’s desperation reflected in the responses to the Finnish Red Cross’s food aid survey
People’s desperation reflected in the responses to the Finnish Red Cross’s food aid survey
Free-of-charge Christmas cafés by the Red Cross serve as meeting places
Free-of-charge Christmas cafés by the Red Cross serve as meeting places
Social security cuts deepen poverty among families with children – Good Holiday Spirit collection brings joy to the holiday season of low-income families
Social security cuts deepen poverty among families with children – Good Holiday Spirit collection brings joy to the holiday season of low-income families
The Finnish Red Cross grants four million euros to the aid operation in Ukraine – approaching winter increases the need for aid
The Finnish Red Cross grants four million euros to the aid operation in Ukraine – approaching winter increases the need for aid
Hidden homelessness excludes people from services – The Red Cross is involved in Night of the Homeless events around Finland
Hidden homelessness excludes people from services – The Red Cross is involved in Night of the Homeless events around Finland
Hunger Day box collection 2024 raises 760,000 euros to help those in need in Finland and abroad
Hunger Day box collection 2024 raises 760,000 euros to help those in need in Finland and abroad
The Hunger Day collection of the Finnish Red Cross will start this Thursday – the funds donated to the Disaster Relief Fund are used to help people in Finland and around the world
The Hunger Day collection of the Finnish Red Cross will start this Thursday – the funds donated to the Disaster Relief Fund are used to help people in Finland and around the world
The Youth Shelter provides assistance in summer – limited availability of crisis accommodation
The Youth Shelter provides assistance in summer – limited availability of crisis accommodation
The new Nose Day to be launched in autumn
The new Nose Day to be launched in autumn
We help the victims of flooding in Afghanistan
We help the victims of flooding in Afghanistan
The Finnish Red Cross helps the victims of flooding in Kenya
The Finnish Red Cross helps the victims of flooding in Kenya
Red Cross Act of Humanity award to the creators of Tytöille, jotka ajattelevat olevansa yksin
Red Cross Act of Humanity award to the creators of Tytöille, jotka ajattelevat olevansa yksin
The Finnish Red Cross offers support for those shocked by the Viertola school shooting
The Finnish Red Cross offers support for those shocked by the Viertola school shooting
Shooting incident in Vantaa shocks many
Shooting incident in Vantaa shocks many
Finnish Red Cross helps those suffering from cold wave in Mongolia
Finnish Red Cross helps those suffering from cold wave in Mongolia
Red Cross survey: The majority of people living in Finland have witnessed racism, but less than half intervene in it
Red Cross survey: The majority of people living in Finland have witnessed racism, but less than half intervene in it
Serious cholera epidemic is spreading in Zimbabwe – additional aid from the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
Serious cholera epidemic is spreading in Zimbabwe – additional aid from the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
Red Cross loneliness barometer: Youth loneliness at an alarming level – Finnish Red Cross calls for determined action
Red Cross loneliness barometer: Youth loneliness at an alarming level – Finnish Red Cross calls for determined action
Good Holiday Spirit collection brought joy to 22,000 low-income families
Good Holiday Spirit collection brought joy to 22,000 low-income families
Finnish Red Cross supporting the authorities in responding to people's basic needs at the Niirala Border Crossing Point
Finnish Red Cross supporting the authorities in responding to people's basic needs at the Niirala Border Crossing Point
The Red Cross in 2023 in pictures
The Red Cross in 2023 in pictures
Christmas cafés offer a sense of community throughout the festive season
Christmas cafés offer a sense of community throughout the festive season
Red Cross aid activities on Finland’s border with Russia stopping – the organisation is ready to provide support again in the future
Red Cross aid activities on Finland’s border with Russia stopping – the organisation is ready to provide support again in the future
Peer support groups give strength to family caregivers
Peer support groups give strength to family caregivers
The Red Cross offers support to asylum seekers arriving at the eastern border at the request of authorities
The Red Cross offers support to asylum seekers arriving at the eastern border at the request of authorities
The way immigrants are spoken about today pushes people to the margins of society
The way immigrants are spoken about today pushes people to the margins of society
The Finnish Red Cross brings aid to the earthquake areas of Nepal
The Finnish Red Cross brings aid to the earthquake areas of Nepal
Parents’ concerns about the future can be seen in food aid and help services – the Good Holiday Spirit collection brings hope to low-income families during the festive season
Parents’ concerns about the future can be seen in food aid and help services – the Good Holiday Spirit collection brings hope to low-income families during the festive season
”Our goal is for people to feel valued and able to influence within their community”
”Our goal is for people to feel valued and able to influence within their community”
An Emergency Response Unit led by the Finnish Red Cross is being sent into Egypt to coordinate the delivery of emergency aid to Gaza
An Emergency Response Unit led by the Finnish Red Cross is being sent into Egypt to coordinate the delivery of emergency aid to Gaza
Homelessness is one of the most extreme forms of poverty and increases the risk of accidents – the Finnish Red Cross prevents homelessness and provides support
Homelessness is one of the most extreme forms of poverty and increases the risk of accidents – the Finnish Red Cross prevents homelessness and provides support
Material aid payment cards to help people in financial distress
Material aid payment cards to help people in financial distress
Finnish Red Cross to send assistance from its Disaster Relief Fund to the earthquake areas of Afghanistan
Finnish Red Cross to send assistance from its Disaster Relief Fund to the earthquake areas of Afghanistan
The Finnish Red Cross helps people fleeing from fighting to Armenia
The Finnish Red Cross helps people fleeing from fighting to Armenia
EUR 800,000 donated to Hunger Day box collectors – online collection continues until end of October
EUR 800,000 donated to Hunger Day box collectors – online collection continues until end of October
Finnish Red Cross emergency aid has been needed week after week – on Hunger Day, funds are raised to prepare for disasters
Finnish Red Cross emergency aid has been needed week after week – on Hunger Day, funds are raised to prepare for disasters
Finnish Red Cross to send assistance from its Disaster Relief Fund to help people affected by the Libyan floods
Finnish Red Cross to send assistance from its Disaster Relief Fund to help people affected by the Libyan floods
Promoting equality and non-discrimination in society
Promoting equality and non-discrimination in society
Eero Rämö appointed Secretary General of the Finnish Red Cross
Eero Rämö appointed Secretary General of the Finnish Red Cross
Mental Health Ambulance receives an award from the Finnish Red Cross
Mental Health Ambulance receives an award from the Finnish Red Cross
A person’s name may hinder their career development
A person’s name may hinder their career development
Alarming results in recent barometer survey
Alarming results in recent barometer survey
Finland to send material aid and aid workers to earthquake-affected areas
Finland to send material aid and aid workers to earthquake-affected areas
The Disaster Relief Fund contributes €300,000 to emergency aid in Turkey and Syria
The Disaster Relief Fund contributes €300,000 to emergency aid in Turkey and Syria
The Good Holiday Spirit gift cards for food have been distributed to families in need
The Good Holiday Spirit gift cards for food have been distributed to families in need
Food vouchers bring joy to families that have fled to Finland
Food vouchers bring joy to families that have fled to Finland
New multilingual material about hiv available
New multilingual material about hiv available
Good Holiday Spirit collection provides Christmas meals to low-income households
Good Holiday Spirit collection provides Christmas meals to low-income households
Cash aid meets growing needs in Ukraine as winter draws closer
Cash aid meets growing needs in Ukraine as winter draws closer
The unit consisting of logistics professionals will coordinate relief efforts
The unit consisting of logistics professionals will coordinate relief efforts
The Hunger Day collection will continue until the end of October
The Hunger Day collection will continue until the end of October
Hunger Day raises funds in preparation for disasters
Hunger Day raises funds in preparation for disasters
The floods in Pakistan have driven millions of people from their homes
The floods in Pakistan have driven millions of people from their homes
Finnish Red Cross food aid activities are open to everyone
Finnish Red Cross food aid activities are open to everyone
Photos show how the Red Cross helps people in Ukraine and neighbouring countries
Photos show how the Red Cross helps people in Ukraine and neighbouring countries
How are donations to the Ukraine collection used?
How are donations to the Ukraine collection used?
Four ways to help those affected by the Ukrainian crisis
Four ways to help those affected by the Ukrainian crisis
This is how the Red Cross is helping people fleeing Ukraine
This is how the Red Cross is helping people fleeing Ukraine
The Finnish Red Cross is supporting the medical procurements of the International Red Cross in Ukraine with half a million euros
The Finnish Red Cross is supporting the medical procurements of the International Red Cross in Ukraine with half a million euros
Answers to misconceptions about the work of the Red Cross in the Ukraine crisis
Answers to misconceptions about the work of the Red Cross in the Ukraine crisis
Information point compiles information on offers of help.
Information point compiles information on offers of help.
Logistics unit to organise material aid to Ukraine
Logistics unit to organise material aid to Ukraine
Finnish Red Cross sending its first aid workers in Ukraine
Finnish Red Cross sending its first aid workers in Ukraine
The Red Cross is ready to increase its aid
The Red Cross is ready to increase its aid
Security of the database of the International Committee of the Red Cross breached
Security of the database of the International Committee of the Red Cross breached
See what the year looked like for the Finnish Red Cross
See what the year looked like for the Finnish Red Cross
Red Cross aid work in Afghanistan
Red Cross aid work in Afghanistan
Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach its target
Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach its target
Hunger Day collection yields 2,3 million euros in total
Hunger Day collection yields 2,3 million euros in total
The Hunger Day street collection yielded 800,000 euros
The Hunger Day street collection yielded 800,000 euros
The Finnish Red Cross is sending a field hospital to Haiti
The Finnish Red Cross is sending a field hospital to Haiti
The FRC supports authorities in receiving Afghans
The FRC supports authorities in receiving Afghans
Support with concerns caused by the situation in Afghanistan
Support with concerns caused by the situation in Afghanistan
How the Red Cross is helping in Haiti
How the Red Cross is helping in Haiti
How the Red Cross is helping across Afghanistan
How the Red Cross is helping across Afghanistan
See who received the Pioneer Against Prejudice award
See who received the Pioneer Against Prejudice award
The Red Cross is helping in Syria
The Red Cross is helping in Syria
One in three Finns is lonely – you can help
One in three Finns is lonely – you can help
You can help alleviate loneliness