American Red Cross

Red Cross 'Holiday Mail' Will Greet Troops

Posted 11.03.2009 | Impact


Move over, e-mail. The virtual greeting just won't cut it this holiday season, as the American Red Cross and Pitney Bowles have teamed up for the thir...

Interview with the Red Cross Secretary General in Geneva

Jim Luce | Posted 08.21.2009 | World


Jim Luce

Bekele Geleta grew up in Ethiopia where he developed a strong understanding of the critical role of Red Cross Red Crescent principles, such as neutrality in matters of politics and religion.

AFS: World Peace Begins in High School

Jim Luce | Posted 06.06.2009 | World


Jim Luce

I would not be who I am today -- and the organization I founded, Orphans International Worldwide -- would not exist, if it were not for my life-impacting experiences with AFS.

Standing up for Abused and Neglected Children Takes on New Meaning

Brad Hunt | Posted 05.18.2009 | Living


Brad Hunt

We're all capable of being volunteers even if only in some small way. Think of what we could accomplish in this country if we all gave back to others some of the good we've received.

Potentially Lethal: Increased Relationship Between Military And Aid

Virginia M. Moncrieff | Posted 01.22.2009 | World


Virginia M. Moncrieff

Who will have the final say if U.S. foreign policy and development goals conflict with military objectives in unstable countries?

On Gustav: Obama, McCain and Bush Hit One Note

Richard Walden | Posted 10.02.2008 | Politics


Richard Walden

It's really too bad that Hurricanes Gustav and Hannah are striking before all of the helpful structural changes the Red Cross says it is making are firmly in place.

Red Cross President Ousted Over "Personal Relationship" With Subordinate Employee

AP | DAVID CRARY | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


The American Red Cross ousted its president, Mark Everson, on Tuesday after learning that he had engaged in a "personal relationship" with a subordina...

Disney, BoA Donate Millions In Fire Aid

AP | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


The Walt Disney Co. pledged Wednesday to contribute $2 million to restore burned areas and help victims of the Southern California wildfires, while Ba...