Middle East Humanitarian Crisis Appeal
Donate now to help people affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis across the Middle East region. Your support is urgently needed.
Pacific Disaster Fund
By donating to our Pacific Disaster Fund, you will help make sure that when a disaster or emergency affects our Pacific neighbours, together, we are ready to respond and provide life-changing relief.
The mission of New Zealand Red Cross is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.
Supporting communities in Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
When Cyclone Ditwah battered Sri Lanka in late November 2025, it unleashed chaos - more than 3,000 landslides and rapid floods swamped 20 out of 25 districts, from tea-covered highlands to lowland riv…
Trained to respond, learning to lead
When Tobias Gregory was 16, he researched volunteer opportunities online, hoping to find a role where he could make a real difference.
Volunteering helps fill a social gap
In 2024, Aarthi Roopesh was halfway through her degree in Cyber Security Engineering when she realised there was something missing in her life.
From uncertainty to possibility
When Ayman arrived in Palmerston North in June 2024, he carried a mix of hope and uncertainty. After spending his childhood in a refugee camp in Bangladesh, Aotearoa New Zealand offered a safe place w…
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