We worked to support the International Red Cross and Red Crescent to help reach communities in need who were impacted by the civil war of the Biafran Conflict.

A devastating cyclone hit Andhra Pradesh in November 1977, killing at least 10,000 people. Getting humanitarian supplies to survivors was vital. We dispatched our vehicles with the Red Cross to help them navigate the storm-ravaged terrain.

The Wollo region of Ethiopioa was hit by drought and a plague of locusts.

In response to an appeal from the Ethiopian Red Cross, a fleet of Defenders was deployed to transport doctors and help set up clinics in the affected areas, as well deliver three tonnes of medicine donated

As soon as hurricane Hanna and Ike hit, Defender played an essential role supporting local Red Cross volunteers evacuating and transporting people to hospital, distributing sandbags, handing out clothing and tarpaulins, and assisting with the clean-up efforts.

After supporting relief efforts during hurricanes Gustav and Paloma the year before, the Red Cross continued to use Defender to transport first aiders to emergencies around the island.

Teaming up with the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan and the Finnish Red Cross, a project was launched to address the issue that only 49% of the rural population and 55% of schools had access to safe drinking water.

Together, thousands were educated in first aid, health, and hygiene, providing clean water to 15,000 people.

As the Covid-19 pandemic shook the world, the Red Cross sprung into action to help deliver food and medicine to vulnerable and isolated people, transport patients to vital hospital appointments and support wider government efforts.