Cross the Globe

#21: Part of Something Larger

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 02:40:00 GMT

While a massive relief operation is underway in Haiti, the American Red Cross continues its work in communities across the country.

#20: Haiti Response (Update 2)

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:56:00 GMT

We spoke again with Winnie Romeril, who described the current situation on the ground and shared with us her experience while visiting Red Cross volunteers aboard the USNS Comfort.

#19: Haiti Response

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:01:00 GMT

Volunteer Winnie Romeril speaks with us from Haiti about her experiences in the humanitarian relief effort.

#18: Service in Iraq

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:23:00 GMT

After college, Andrew wanted to make a difference. He ended up in Iraq, helping members of the armed forces. (This episode is a co-production with 52ways.org.)

#17: Cross the Globe, 12-22-09

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:22:00 GMT

A resident of Aceh, Indonesia discusses the impact and recovery from the devastating 2004 tsunami.

#16: Cross the Globe, 12-7-09

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Learn what impact climate change is having on the world's most vulnerable populations.

#15: Cross the Globe, 11-26-09

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Send holiday mail to servicemembers and veterans this season to let them know that you care.

#14: Cross the Globe, 11-9-09

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 22:10:00 GMT

Be prepared for home fires.

#13, Cross the Globe: 10-30-09

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:58:00 GMT

Learn about the Measles Initiative through the eyes of volunteer Sandy Tesch.

#12: Cross the Globe, 10-19-09

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:22:00 GMT

Cute kids discuss Halloween safety tips.

#11: Cross the Globe, 9-22-09

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:40:00 GMT

ICRC leaders discuss the core principles of the organization and share personal experiences that still motivate them today.

#10: Cross the Globe, 9-18-09

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:05:00 GMT

The IFRC head of operations in Senegal and Burkina Faso reports on the emerging humanitarian response to flooding.

#9: Cross the Globe, 9-9-09

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 19:07:00 GMT

One year later, we share an uplifting Hurricane Ike story about coping in the midst of widespread loss.

#8: Cross the Globe, 8-26-09

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:16:00 GMT

A volunteer meets the Liberian Red Cross director who runs the program that her group helped to raise money for.

#7: Cross the Globe, 8-12-09

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:57:00 GMT

On the 60th anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, we explore the importance of legal protections in war through a popular photo exhibit.

#6: Cross the Globe, 7-22-09

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:04:00 GMT

Two stories about young people that rose to the unusual challenges that they face.

#5: Cross the Globe, 7-8-09

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 17:03:00 GMT

Youth volunteers celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Red Cross in Solferino, Italy.

#4: Cross the Globe, 6-24-09

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:34:00 GMT

A shameless attempt to convince you to donate blood.

#3: Cross the Globe, 6-10-09

MorganMat@usa.redcross.org — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:40:00 GMT

At the beginning of hurricane season, we explore two key issues: how do we prepare for disaster? How do we respond? We end with a story of hope in the midst of destruction.

#2: Cross the Globe, 5-27-09

Wed, 27 May 2009 18:59:00 GMT

In the middle of a military coup, what impact can one person make?

#1: Cross the Globe, 5-13-09

Wed, 13 May 2009 20:42:00 GMT

How do Red Cross organizations around the world respond to the swine flu? What should you do to prepare for hurricane season?

We also speak with Tony Maryon in Geneva, Switzerland, about an unusual challenge he faced while delivering aid in Iraq.