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.
26 January 2023
Orchard work provides stepping stones for new Kiwis
At the beginning of December 2022, a group of 10 people from Southland headed to Central Otago to start seasonal jobs – their first taste of work experience in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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22 December 2022
The impact people like you made for vulnerable Kiwis in 2022
In 2022, our incredible supporters had made a real difference in the lives of people in need when they needed it most.
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5 December 2022
Knock on the door, we are always here to help
Community champion Humaira Hakeemi wakes up every day happy she is able to support former refugees get into work in Christchurch.
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21 November 2022
Men making a difference helping former refugees settle well
“Quite a number of men are settled here on their own, through the quota system. Often, they’ve been separated from families involuntarily due to conflict – one of the people I am working with has a young son.”
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3 October 2022
Local community rally to support new Kiwis
Steve, Ute, and Norton are three refugee support volunteers. They are among the twelve fully trained local volunteers with New Zealand Red Cross, ready and waiting to support Levin’s newest residents.
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