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The Unseen Lifeline Behind Every Disaster Mission

Every REACT disaster response has a secret lifeline... and you’ve probably never heard of it. Without it, no mission could leave the ground. With it, everything changes.

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Olivia Everett 12th September 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins

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REACT Launches Urgent Appeal Following Devastating Afghanistan Earthquake

When the earth shook across Afghanistan’s eastern valleys, entire villages vanished in seconds. Thousands are dead, thousands more injured, and survivors now face freezing nights without shelter, medicine, or clean drinking water.

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Olivia Everett 10th September 2025 Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins

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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

Mental Wellbeing

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

Stories

"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

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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

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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

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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

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