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.
22 August 2023
Red Cross Journey 2023
Sign up to Red Cross Journey this September to follow one of four incredible migration journeys taken by thousands of refugees.
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12 July 2023
World Refugee Day events across the country
Around the country, our staff, volunteers, members and whānau marked World Refugee Day and the contributions former refugees make to their communities. This is a snippet of some of these events.
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22 May 2023
A place to call home, a dream to follow and goals to achieve
Sometimes it is the little things that we take for granted. For Alejandra, living in Invercargill means providing a better life for her family.
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17 March 2023
Halfway in pursuit of a dream profession
Former refugee, Wellington-based Saw Sar Gar, has overcome many barriers to build a new profession for himself and his family.
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13 March 2023
Employment support for Ukrainians in New Zealand
New Zealand Red Cross has begun supporting Ukrainians in New Zealand to find meaningful employment.
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