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A list of our most recent press releases:
5/8/2008 — World Red Cross Red Crescent Day In Action
American Red Cross honors founder’s legacy by supporting Myanmar Red Cross
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5/7/2008 — American Red Cross Steps Up Relief For Survivors Of Myanmar Cyclone
The American Red Cross will receive a contribution of $1 million from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to assist the people affected by Cyclone Nargis. This brings the American Red Cross commitment to this international disaster response to $1.25 million.
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5/5/2008 — American Red Cross stands ready to aid cyclone survivors in Myanmar
Government and media reports estimate up to 10,000 deaths and catastrophic damage, causing widespread power and telecommunications outages.
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3/17/2008 — Massive Measles Vaccination Campaign Wraps Up in Pakistan
This phase marks the conclusion of a year-long, multi-part campaign that will provide measles vaccines to more than 65 million children throughout the country.
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12/17/2007 — Tsunami-Affected Communities are Better Prepared for the Future
The American Red Cross is still on the ground helping communities recover and rebuild.
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11/9/2007 — Red Cross President Visits Flooded Regions In Mexico
The Red Cross is responding to the emergency relief efforts of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Mexican Red Cross by providing more than $500,000 in financial assistance and supplies.
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10/22/2007 — Government Of Madagascar and Coalition of Global Partners Launch Measles and Malaria Prevention Campaign
National health campaign to vaccinate more than 2.8 million children against measles and distribute more than 1.5 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets to prevent the spread of malaria.
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10/19/2007 — Health Campaign to Protect Indonesian Children Successfully Completed
More than 31 million children received measles vaccinations.
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8/20/2007 — Hurricane Dean Threatens Mexican Coast
Red Cross encourages families to use Safe and Well as people evacuate resort areas.
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7/13/2007 — American Red Cross Provides $190,000 for Pakistan Flood Relief
The money will be used to support the efforts of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in responding to the devastating floods that have affected the country over the past few weeks.
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6/25/2007 — American Red Cross Joins Pearson Foundation's Digital Arts Alliance
The Red Cross and the Pearson Foundation will provide digital-arts focused professional development workshops for middle and high school teachers.
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6/1/2007 — American Red Cross Promotes Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis Along U.S. – Mexican Border
Red Cross work for healthy borders benefits both countries in their efforts to prevent and control the spread of TB.
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5/10/2007 — American Red Cross and FAO team up to restore fisheries and aquaculture in tsunami-affected communities
The US $7.5 million project will promote responsible and sustainable management of fisheries and aquaculture that are relied on by coastal communities for food, income and employment.
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5/7/2007 — World Red Cross Red Crescent Day Celebrated Around the World – And Throughout America
Whether it's an earthquake in Indonesia, a cyclone in Mozambique or a tornado in Kansas, the Red Cross is there – helping the vulnerable, sheltering the displaced and comforting the needy.
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4/25/2007 — The American Red Cross Joins the Fight Against Malaria
Mobilizing volunteers in more than 50 U.S. cities for Malaria Awareness Day.
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4/6/2007 — Emergency Response Unit Sent to Madagascar to Assist Flood Relief Efforts
The American Red Cross has deployed three international disaster response delegates to Madagascar to assist the on-going disaster recovery efforts.
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4/4/2007 — American Red Cross Responds to Solomon Islands Tsunami
The American Red Cross is contributing $50,000 in response to the powerful 8.2 magnitude earthquake in the South Pacific.
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3/7/2007 — American Red Cross Sends Two Workers to Assist Flood Relief Efforts in Mozambique
The American Red Cross is deploying two emergency disaster relief workers to Mozambique to assist the on-going flood recovery efforts.
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1/18/2007 — President Bush signs Red Crystal Legislation Creating New Emblem with Protections Under US Law
On January 12, 2007, President Bush signed historic legislation that recognized the newly adopted “Red Crystal” emblem as a neutral and impartial symbol of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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12/7/2004 — Measles Initiative Partners Fight The Two Most Deadly Childhood Diseases In Africa Testing An Integrated Approach To Reach Every Child
Nearly 1 million Togolese children will receive measles vaccinations, saving more than 3,000 lives each year.
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4/28/2004 — American Red Cross Awarded Its Second USAID Child Survival Grant
The award, part of USAID’s Child Survival and Health Grants Program, will help address high rates of child morbidity and mortality in Cambodia.
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