Myanmar Red Cross

🌡️ Stay Safe and Healthy During the El Niño Period! Rising #temperatures and extreme #weather conditions can affect not only our physical health but also our mental well-being. Here are some simple ways to protect yourself and your loved ones: 💧 Drink plenty of water. 🌳 Stay in cool, shaded places. 🧢 Use umbrellas or wear hats when going outdoors. ☀️ Avoid strenuous physical activities during the hottest hours of the day. 🚫 Avoid alcohol consumption. 🧼 Maintain good personal hygiene. Let's take care of ourselves and those around us to stay healthy and safe throughout the El Niño period. 🌿 Source: Ministry of Health #MRCS #ElNino #Awareness #StaySafe #HeatSafety

Awareness today. Safer communities tomorrow. ❤️ On 30 October, Red Cross Volunteers from the #MongHsat Township Red Cross Branch conducted a community awareness session in Mae Nying Village, Mong Hsat Township, #MongHsat District, #EasternShan State. The session focused on raising awareness of potential risks and hazards, encouraging people to stay alert, recognize dangers, and adopt safe practices in their daily lives. By promoting risk awareness and safety knowledge, Red Cross Volunteers continue to support communities in building a culture of preparedness and resilience. #MyanmarRedCrossSociety #RedCrossVolunteers #RiskAwareness #CommunitySafety #DisasterPreparedness

Staying informed. Staying prepared. Staying safe! ☀️❤️ On 4 November, Red Cross Volunteers from #SinPhyuKyun conducted an awareness session on El Niño preparedness and basic first aid at Basic Education High School (Pyit Soke Kone) in Sin Phyu Kyun, Salin Township, #Magway Region. Through interactive awareness-sharing, students learned practical ways to protect themselves from the potential impacts of El Niño, along with essential first aid knowledge to help keep themselves and others safe. Small steps in preparedness can make a big difference. Together, let's build safer and more resilient communities! #MyanmarRedCrossSociety #RedCrossVolunteers #ElNinoPreparedness #FirstAid #CommunityResilience

💉 Supporting Measles and Rubella Vaccination in #Twantay On 21 October, Red Cross volunteers from the Twantay Township Red Cross Branch supported health workers in providing measles and rubella vaccinations to children aged 9 months to 5 years in wards and villages across Twantay Township, #YangonRegion. ❤️ Working together to protect children’s health and support community immunisation efforts. #MyanmarRedCross #MRCS #Vaccination #ChildHealth #CommunityHealth

🌡️ Raising Awareness of El Niño in #Mogok #Mogok Township Red Cross Branch conducted an El Niño awareness activity and distributed information leaflets to the local community in Mogok, Mandalay Region. Township Red Cross leaders and volunteers took part in the activity to help raise public awareness of El Niño and its potential impacts. #MyanmarRedCross #MRCS #ElNino #CommunityAwareness #DisasterPreparedness

⛑️ Building First Aid Skills in #BagoRegion #Padaung Township Red Cross Branch conducted a four-day Basic First Aid Training in Nyaung Kyethauk Village, Padaung Township, from 28–31 October. A total of 26 participants took part in the training to develop practical skills and knowledge to provide timely and appropriate first aid during emergencies and accidents. ❤️ Building community capacity to respond and help save lives. #MyanmarRedCross #MRCS #FirstAid #CommunityPreparedness #Humanity

🎨 Creating Safe and Happy Spaces for Children in #Sagaing On 24–25 October, the #MyanmarRedCross opened Child-Friendly Spaces in Moza, Zeya, Wachet and Htone Bo wards, Sagaing Township. ❤️ A total of 190 children joined MRCS staff and volunteers in fun activities and games designed to help them enjoy a safe space, build friendships and learn about personal hygiene. The activities were supported by the Danish Red Cross and Faroe Islands Red Cross. #MRCS #ChildFriendlySpaces #ChildWellbeing #Humanity

❤️ Provides Humanitarian Assistance to Communities in #Sagaing #Mingun Recently, in collaboration with @ICRC, the Myanmar Red Cross Society provided humanitarian assistance to 600 households affected by various challenges in Mingun. The assistance package included: 🍚 Essential food items: Rice, chickpeas, cooking oil, sugar, salt and canned fish. 🪣 Household items: Water containers, blankets, kitchen sets, solar lights and hygiene kits for men and women. 🛏️ Sleeping materials: Sleeping mats and mosquito nets. 🏠 Shelter support: Tarpaulins and shelter tool kits. 🧒 Child support: Psychosocial support materials for children aged 3–12. ❤️ Working together to support communities and deliver humanitarian assistance to people in need. #MyanmarRedCross #MRCS #ICRC #HumanitarianAssistance #Humanity

🏥 Myanmar Red Cross Society Provides Mobile #Healthcare Services in Kayin State With support from Partner National Societies, the Myanmar Red Cross Society (#MRCS) provided primary healthcare services to 1,356 people affected by various challenges and local communities in #HpaAn, #Hlaingbwe (Myaing Gyi Ngu Special Region) and #Kawkareik townships, #KayinState, from 29 September to 10 October. The mobile #clinics also facilitated hospital referrals and Red Cross ambulance transportation for patients requiring further treatment. Two eligible patients received financial assistance of MMK 500,000 each to help cover hospital admission costs. The activities were carried out by MRCS staff and local Red Cross volunteers under the supervision of State and District Red Cross Supervisory Committees. ❤️ Bringing essential healthcare closer to communities in need. #MyanmarRedCrossSociety #Healthcare #MobileClinics #HumanitarianAction #Humanity

🚑 Myanmar Red Cross Volunteers Respond to Road Accident in #PyinOoLwin On the evening of 24 October, a passenger bus and a taxi were involved in a road accident on the downhill section of the Pyin Oo Lwin–Mandalay road, #Mandalay Region. At the scene, volunteers worked alongside firefighters and civil social organizations to support search and rescue operations, provide first aid to the injured, and transport them to Mandalay General Hospital by Red Cross ambulance. They also provided emotional support to the patients’ family members. ❤️ United in humanity, Red Cross volunteers stand ready to help those in need. #MyanmarRedCrossSociety #RedCross #FirstAid #EmergencyResponse #Humanity

🚑 Myanmar Red Cross Volunteers Provide First Aid Following Road Accident On 17 October, a road accident occurred in Shwe Min Wun Ward, Sagaing Township, #Sagaing Region. Myanmar Red Cross volunteers from the Sagaing Township Red Cross Branch provided first aid to the injured and transported them to Sagaing Public Hospital by Red Cross ambulance. ❤️ Myanmar Red Cross volunteers remain committed to providing timely humanitarian assistance to people in need. #MyanmarRedCrossSociety #RedCross #FirstAid #Humanity

The #Bago Region Red Cross Youth Committee organized a youth activity in Bago on 12 October at Nan Oo Shwe Zedi Monastic Education School. 📚❤️ Activities included donating books and school supplies, sharing knowledge about the Red Cross and Super El Niño, playing games to strengthen youth connections, and demonstrating personal hygiene practices. #MyanmarRedCross #RedCrossYouth #YouthEngagement #CommunityEngagement

🌡️ As extreme heat continues in Myanmar amid #ElNiño conditions, the Bago Region Red Cross Supervisory Committee distributed oral rehydration salts (ORS) to people seeking shelter from the heat at Pyidawthar Dhamma Hall in Yone Gyi Ward, Bago, on 13 October. 🚑 To ensure a timely response to heat-related emergencies, the committee has also made advance preparations, including Red Cross ambulances and oxygen cylinders. #MyanmarRedCross #HeatwaveAwareness #HeatHealth #HumanitarianAction

🧼💧 Global Handwashing Day 2026 Be a Handwashing Hero! Clean hands save lives! ❤️ Handwashing with soap and clean water helps prevent the spread of germs and protects you, your family and your community. Remember to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds before preparing food, before eating, after using the toilet, and whenever your hands are dirty. Let’s make handwashing a daily habit and become heroes for a healthier community! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ #GlobalHandwashingDay2026 #BeAHandwashingHero #Handwashing #MyanmarRedCross

🧼 Be a Handwashing Hero! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ As part of its Mandalay Earthquake Response and Recovery Operation in Southern Shan State, the #MyanmarRedCross conducted handwashing campaigns at schools in Shwe Wa Gyi and Zayat Gyi villages, Nyaungshwe Township. Through the campaign, students were encouraged to practise proper handwashing to stay healthy and prevent illness. 💧🫧 Clean hands, healthy lives! ❤️ #BeAHandwashingHero #Handwashing #PublicHealth #MyanmarRedCross

Living alone while raising her three sons in Sagaing, she is rebuilding her #Livelihood through duck farming with support from a #MyanmarRedCross livelihood cash #grant. 🦆 She plans to sell the ducks when they grow, reinvest in ducklings, and earn income from selling eggs. Since the earthquake, she has received MMK 50,000 in #CashAssistance, a #KitchenSet and #ShelterToolKits. She has also received livelihood #cash support of MMK 400,000 and MMK 1,050,000, with a third installment of MMK 450,000 expected to help her continue rebuilding her livelihood. ❤️

“I'm supporting a family of four, and I needed more canopies for my street business. With livelihood support from the #MyanmarRedCross, I can now sell more and earn an additional MMK 10,000–15,000 per day. If I receive the second installment, I plan to invest more in my business and grow my income further.” Livelihood support helps people strengthen their small businesses, increase their income and support their families. ❤️ #LivelihoodSupport #MyanmarRedCross #Resilience #earthquake

🌊 Following flooding in #Launglon Township, #Dawei District, Tanintharyi Region, the Myanmar Red Cross Society is conducting rapid needs assessments at temporary evacuation centres to identify urgent needs and support recovery when affected families return home. 💧 In Thawin Village, where access to safe drinking water was a challenge, the MRCS provided a #ROAM water #filter and practical training on its use. “Before, we had to go far to fetch water. Now, we can get it nearby. I’m so happy. The water tastes just like the water I drank when I was young,” shared a grateful villager. MRCS volunteers continue to support flood-affected communities through rescue and evacuation, first aid, relief distribution and psychosocial support. #MyanmarRedCross #FloodResponse #CleanWater #HumanitarianAction

💛 World Mental Health Day 2026: From Listening to Real Change Mental health care begins with listening, empathy and valuing the voices of people with lived experience. Let’s listen without judgment, include their voices in decisions, and work together to ensure everyone can access mental health support with dignity and without stigma. Small acts of respect can make a real difference. Together, let’s build a more caring and inclusive community. 🌿 #WorldMentalHealthDay2026 #MentalHealth #MyanmarRedCrossSociety #LivedExperience #RealChange

A Myanmar Red Cross volunteer donated A blood on 11 October to help save the life of a patient in need at Baho Si Hospital in Yangon. Every blood donation can help save a life. ❤️ #MyanmarRedCross #BloodDonation #EveryDropCounts