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.
2 June 2023
Spreading kindness through the New Zealand Disaster Fund
After Cyclone Gabrielle and severe weather events, the Kindness Collective committed everything they could to help affected families and communities. To support their incredible work, we provided a $100,000 grant from the New Zealand Disaster Fund.
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1 June 2023
Fostering community connection after a disaster
Fortnightly update 7: We’ve been delivering dozens of clean-up kits, and made grants to support mental health, volunteers working in rural communities, doctor’s visits and many other activities.
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25 May 2023
One Voice amplified by funding support
The New Zealand Disaster Fund has provided a grant of $50,000 to Lynsey’s organisation, One Voice Charitable Trust, to support their ongoing work helping those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke’s Bay.
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4 April 2023
Hastings Psychological First Aid courses
Our courses will give you confidence in providing emotional and practical support for yourself, whānau, and friends during an emergency.
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27 March 2023
New Zealand Red Cross announces major contribution to Wairoa recovery effort
Over $1 million from the New Zealand Disaster Fund is being provided to people living in Wairoa to help them to recover from the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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