Sometimes the World Seems Hopeless. A hurricane or flood may hit a region already torn by armed conflict. Political unrest may block relief efforts after a natural disaster. The land is devastated.
Food grows scarce.
Children are town away from their parents. What You Can Do The American Red Cross Sends Hope and Help in such international crisis. Acting globally, the American Red Cross touches the lives locally. We relieve suffering, rebuild self-sufficiency, and restore family ties. We trace lost relatives, provide health care, bring in food assistance, assure that water supplies are made safe, and help people recover their ability to care for themselves.