Bailey Weiher is a sixth grader at Onalaska Middle School in Lewis County, WA. Last month she completed a research project on the founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton. She loved learning about Clara and was proud to share her knowledge with classmates. Bailey also has a personal connection to the American … Continue reading Clara Barton Inspires New Generation
Explaining Recent Changes in U.S. Immigration Policy
A Message from the Red Cross Los Angeles Region CEO, Jarrett Barrios Fellow Red Crossers, Greetings to each of you and thank you, as always, for your service to the humble and humbling mission of Red Cross– preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the … Continue reading Explaining Recent Changes in U.S. Immigration Policy
Saving the World with a Mouse Click
By Anna Kultin Photo by Jen Blackwood Big data and digital networks are reshaping the world of philanthropy. A global project called Missing Maps allows anyone to help save the lives of millions affected by disasters. All you need is time, a computer and the internet. The Missing Maps project was born of the fallout … Continue reading Saving the World with a Mouse Click
Simulating War in the Classroom
By Kristen Vodak Photo by Anna Kultin Classrooms normally reserved for first aid and CPR training were repurposed for war simulations and a mock international criminal court. On Friday, November 18 the Red Cross International Services Department hosted the highly interactive “Raid Cross” – a program developed by the Red Cross to help provide young … Continue reading Simulating War in the Classroom
Meet the Latest Class of “Graduates” from our Red Cross Restoring Family Links Program
"In light of current global challenges, the program continues to be a vital connection for families, among agencies and countries," said Carmela Burke, a Red Cross volunteer and class participant. "Red Cross turns devastation and separation into the hope of restoration." Armed conflict, international disasters and migration leave millions of people around the globe in … Continue reading Meet the Latest Class of “Graduates” from our Red Cross Restoring Family Links Program
A New Pair of Shoes
By Anna Kultin “They stole my childhood.” Joseph uses these simple words to describe his experience as an Iraqi refugee. He was 2½-years-old when his family fled from Iraq to Kuwait back in 1991, during the First Gulf War, then to a refugee camp in Saudi Arabia, hoping for a better life. I met Joseph … Continue reading A New Pair of Shoes
Sisters Bridge Seven Decades of Separation
By Kayla Ihrig, AmeriCorps serving the American Red Cross NW Region I first heard about Marta last September. By this time, her story was known by most of my colleagues as “The Ukraine Sisters.” She was at the heart of an unbelievable story of separation—72 years!—suddenly reunited with her sister on a Skype call from … Continue reading Sisters Bridge Seven Decades of Separation
The International Criminal Court & Why It Matters To The American Public
The American Red Cross invites you to The International Criminal Court and Why It Matters to the American Public, an in-depth and thought provoking discussion that explores the vital importance of upholding and strengthening International Humanitarian Law in a post-9/11 era. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) has a role to play in our daily lives … Continue reading The International Criminal Court & Why It Matters To The American Public
Staying True To International Humanitarian Law: Seattle Lawyer Joe McMillan Weighs In
Seattle-based Joseph McMillan, a partner at Perkins Coie in the Intellectual Property Litigation practice, was a member of the pro bono defense team for Salim Hamdan, who was Osama Bin Laden’s driver. He will have a key role to play as a judge in the Clara Barton International Humanitarian Competition, taking place March 12-15. Named … Continue reading Staying True To International Humanitarian Law: Seattle Lawyer Joe McMillan Weighs In
International Humanitarian Law: Now’s the Time to Shape the Future
Christie Edwards, JD, LLM, is National Director of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for the Red Cross. She has worked globally on international human rights, international humanitarian law, international development policy, and gender issues for over 15 years. As the Director of International Humanitarian Law at the American Red Cross, Christie leads the organization’s legal education, … Continue reading International Humanitarian Law: Now’s the Time to Shape the Future
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