REACTions
The Water’s Rising. Are We?
The UK just had its wettest winter ever. From flooded children’s homes to rising sea levels, 2024 showed us exactly where the cracks are. This isn’t just about rain. It’s about risk, leadership, and who we choose to protect.
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Olivia Everett 22nd July 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins
The Hidden Cost of Stepping Up and What We Owe Our Volunteers
This Volunteers’ Week, we’re not just celebrating courage. We’re naming the toll. Humanitarian volunteering comes at a cost. It’s time we said so, and built a system that truly cares for those who give everything.
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Olivia Everett 03rd June 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins
"You Don’t Forget the Fox on the Mound": What It Means to Be a Flood Responder in Britain’s Climate Emergency
As storms worsen and floodwaters rise, volunteers like Chris stand ready to respond - but it’s the strange moments, not the heroic ones, that stay with him.
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Olivia Everett 19th May 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins
Climate Anxiety Is Real. Community Is the Answer.
As the UK marks Mental Health Awareness Week, we're turning our focus to a growing and often overlooked issue: climate anxiety.
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Olivia Everett 14th May 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 1 min
Whatever it Takes: How REACT Worked With Partners to Provide Safe Drinking Water for Earthquake Survivors in Myanmar
Even though REACT is no longer present in Myanmar, our impact continues through our trusted partnes and local networks and safe drinking water is flowing for people sheltering in Kan Ywar.
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Laura Butlin 30th April 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins
REACT joins the UK Resilience Academy
REACT is now an affiliate of the UK Resilience Academy, a government-backed initiative to strengthen the UK’s national resilience. The academy draws together organisations that are committed to preparing, responding, and recovering from crises.
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Laura Butlin 28th April 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins
Ten Years of Response: Honouring the Resilience of Nepal
Ten years ago today, Nepal was struck by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Nearly 9,000 lives were lost. But in the midst of unimaginable devastation, the remarkable resilience of the Nepali people endured.
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Laura Butlin 25th April 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins
Responding to the Need: Safe Water for Families in Kan Ywar, Mandalay
The need is clear: access to clean, safe drinking water is a growing concern, especially in areas where people have been displaced and formal infrastructure no longer exists.
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Laura Butlin 23rd April 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 1 min