On July 31, 2025, a significant day for the Venezuelan community in Central Florida was marked by the official launch of the EVTV television channel in Orlando. This event celebrated the expansion of a channel with more than 11 years of history and featured key figures from the local artistic, business, and political arenas. EVTV: […]

On June 12, 2025, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, shared deep reflections on the humanitarian principles in action, with a special emphasis on neutrality. This speech was delivered before the Governing Board of the International Federation, reaffirming the values that underlie the identity and […]

Between June 11 and 12, 2025, the 52nd Governing Board of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies was held in Geneva, Switzerland. This event brought together key representatives of our organization, including Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the Federation. Importance of the Meeting The Governing Board is a fundamental space […]

On June 11, 2025, the customary working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Ms. Katherine Forbes, and the Vice-Presidents: Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Americas), Natia Loladze (Europe) (Virtual), Elder Bolaji Akpan Anami (Africa), Maha Barges Al-Barges (Asia) (Virtual), and Manuel Bessler (Switzerland) (ex-officio). At […]

On April 1, 2025, Dr. Miguel Villarroel met with Commissioner Mayra Uribe of Orange County, Florida, United States of America. At this meeting, we had a very interesting and enjoyable conversation about community issues in Orange County and for the city of Orlando. We were able to observe the extraordinary work Commissioner Uribe is doing […]

On March 14, 2025, Dr. Miguel Villarroel gratefully received the certificate accrediting him as an honorary volunteer of the Salvadoran Red Cross. It was presented by Dr. José Benjamín Ruiz Rodas, President of the National Society, and awarded by the Salvadoran Red Cross.

On March 14, 2025, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the celebration of the 140th Anniversary of the Founding of the Salvadoran Red Cross. This event was held under the leadership of the President of the National Society of the Salvadoran Red Cross, Dr. José Benjamín Ruiz Rodas, and with the participation of the entire National […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the Wash-Hub Meeting, held in the city of San Salvador on March 14, 2025. As part of the commemoration of the 140th anniversary of the Salvadoran Red Cross and based on the sustainability pillar in the Wash-Hub concept note, the National Societies highlight the need to establish mechanisms that ensure […]

On February 25, 2025, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in our Federation’s Governing Board. This Governing Board meeting was held with the in-person participation of President Katherine Forbes, all the Vice Presidents, and the Chairs of all the Statutory Commissions, as well as […]

On February 24, 2025, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in a dinner in honor of the new Chairs of the Federation’s various Statutory Commissions: Mr. Josep Duró-Vidal (Mediation and Compliance Commission), Ms. Terez Curry (Chair of the Audit and Risk Commission), Mr. Nitin […]

On February 12, 2025, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the first virtual preparatory meeting for the upcoming Inter-American Conference, to be held in Panama City, Panama. This meeting was attended by the six members of the Governing Board of the Federation of […]

On November 22, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held a virtual meeting with the Federation’s President, Katherine Forbes, and the Under-Secretary of Operations, Xavier Castellanos, to analyze in detail the current situation of the Peruvian Red Cross. This National Society is currently suspended […]

Between 29 and 31 October 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the International Conference of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement with the attendance of the majority of the National Societies of the Movement, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and representatives of the Governments. Dr. Villarroel was appointed […]

On October 28, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Japanese Red Cross stand within the framework of the celebration of the International Conference of the Red Cross Movement, where the progress of the participation of the international Movement in Expo 2025 to […]

On October 28, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice-President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, within the framework of the celebration of the Council of Delegates of the International Red Cross Movement, held a meeting with His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, who has always been committed to humanitarian activity. […]

Between 27 and 28 October 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) participated in the Council of Delegates, attended by the majority of the National Societies of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the members of the International Committee (ICRC).

On October 27, 2024, Dr. Miguel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held a meeting with the new President of the Youth Commission of the Federation. Ms. Michelle Shi Jie CHEW (Malaysia) has been elected by the Youth representatives of the different National Societies from all over the […]

On October 25, 2024, Dr. Miguel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the unofficial meeting of the Inter-American Regional Committee (CORI) where the President of the International Federation, Mrs. Katherine Forbes, was invited to give a few words to the National Societies of the American continent.

Between 22 and 25 October 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the XXIV General Assembly of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in Geneva, Switzerland. With the participation of 191 countries, the decision-making process was successfully carried out and the development of the 2030 work strategy to be followed for the next five years continued.

On October 24, 2024, Dr. Miguel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, chaired the working session where the development and progress of the organization’s 2030 strategy could be analyzed in depth. In this session, it was possible to work with a large group of national societies from many […]

On October 3, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the virtual meeting of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Regional Committee (CORI). At this meeting, the situation of the National Societies in the American continent was analyzed, as well as the […]

On September 30, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in a meeting with the Honorable Governor General of Grenada Mrs. Cécile Ellen Fleurette La Grenade and the President of the Grenada Red Cross Mrs. Samantha Dickson. At this meeting, We were able to […]

On September 30, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in a meeting with Hon. Philip A. Telesford Minister of Health and the President of the Grenada Red Cross, Mrs. Samantha Dickson. At this meeting, joint health projects between the National Government and the […]

On September 29, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in a meeting with the IFRC Operations Manager, Mr. Roger Calabuig, where he received an update on the situation arising from Hurricane Beryl.

On September 29, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, met with Dr. Terence Walters, National Disaster Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) and the President of the Grenada Red Cross, Mrs. Samantha Dickson. At this meeting, an in-depth analysis was made of […]

On September 29, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Communities of Marquis and Soubise, communities committed to nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and livelihoods.

On September 29, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the Caribbean Livelihoods Training Programming Course. Several Caribbean countries participated in this event organized by the IFRC.

On September 29, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in an emotional event with youth volunteers from the Grenada Red Cross. They made a presentation of the activities they have done during the year.

On September 27, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated as a speaker at the official event of the 75th Anniversary of the Saint Lucia Red Cross. It was chaired by the President of the National Society of Saint Lucia, Hubert Pierre. Volunteers and […]

On September 24, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the virtual Governing Board of our Federation. At the meeting, the President of the IFRC, Mrs. Katherine Forbes, made an analysis of the situation of an European National Society, the report of the […]

26-29 August 2024 Between 26 and 29 August 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the 50th Governing Board of our Federation. At this Governing Board, issues of great importance for the actions of the 191 National Societies of the world were discussed. […]

August 27, 2024 Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, welcomes Mr. Henry Davison III, the great-grandson of founder Henry Davison of the Red Cross League, now the International Federation, to the Board of Governors of the Federation. Mr. Davison, also known as Harry, is a […]

26 August 2024 Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice-President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the meeting of this advisory group, where progress was made on previous deliberations and a new topic was incorporated that would be raised during the General Assembly in October of this year. This meeting discussed […]

On July 19, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Sierraalta, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), participated in a new meeting of the Working Group (Global Think Tank) that has objective the stage of the Fundamental Principles of the Movement today and its rapid changes in the world. An […]

On July 12, 2024, the usual virtual working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Mrs. Katherine Forbes and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Natia Loladze (Europe)(Virtual), Elder Bolaji Akpan Anami (Africa) Maha Barges Al-Barges (Asia) and Manuel Bessler (Switzerland) (ex-officio). In this […]

On June 30, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held a meeting with Dr. Massimo Barra, President Emeritus of the Italian Red Cross, who joined the Red Cross at the age of 8 years. Former president of the Permanent Commission of the International Red […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel Sierraalta, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), participated in 2 meetings of the Working Group (Global Think Tank) whose objective is the stage of the Fundamental Principles of the Movement. today and its rapid changes in the world. A group of people who make […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the National Society of the Spanish Red Cross. Dr. Villarroel held a very interesting meeting with the President of the Spanish Red Cross, Mrs. Maria del Mar Pageo, the General Secretary Asuncion Montero and a large part of […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, gave a presentation to the Federation’s Governing Board on leadership capabilities and the risk of inadequate capabilities within the network of the Red Crescent. IFRC to address complex humanitarian challenges.

Between April 22 and 25, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the 49th Governing Board of our Federation. At this Governing Board, issues of great importance for the actions of the 191 National Societies of the world were discussed. Through the majority […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the third meeting, where the previous deliberations were advanced and a new topic was incorporated that would be raised during the General Assembly in October of this year. At this meeting, information and deliberation on the certification […]

On March 24, 2024, the usual virtual working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Mrs. Katherine Forbes and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Natia Loladze (Europe)(Virtual), Elder Bolaji Akpan Anami (Africa) Maha Barges Al-Barges (Asia) and Manuel Bessler (Switzerland) (ex-officio). At this […]

On March 24, 2024, the usual virtual working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Mrs. Katherine Forbes and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Natia Loladze (Europe)(Virtual), Elder Bolaji Akpan Anami (Africa) Maha Barges Al-Barges (Asia) and Manuel Bessler (Switzerland) (ex-officio). In this […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel Sierraalta, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), participated in the first meeting of the Working Group (Global Think Tank) whose objective is the stage of the Fundamental Principles of the Movement today and its rapid changes in the world. An outstanding group of people […]

On March 15, 2024, the usual virtual working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Mrs. Katherine Forbes and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Natia Loladze (Europe)(Virtual), Elder Bolaji Akpan Anami (Africa) Maha Barges Al-Barges (Asia) and Manuel Bessler (Switzerland) (ex-officio). In this […]

On February 23, 2024, a working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Mrs. Katherine Forbes, and the Vice Presidents, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Natia Loladze (Europe), Elder Bolaji Akpan Anami (Africa) Maha Barges Al-Barges (Asia) and Mr. Manuel Bessler (Switzerland) (ex-officio). In this meeting, […]

On February 20, 2024, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, vice president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the virtual Governing Board of our Federation. In it, the president of the IFRC, Mrs. Katherine Forbes, analyzed her entire visit to the Middle East. Don reported on the activities carried out by […]

On December 12, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, vice president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the Governing Board of our Federation. At this Governing Board it was possible to analyze what the work plan of the elected president, Mrs. Katherine Forbes, was. Through the joint efforts of the […]

December 11, 2023 Within the framework of the Extraordinary General Assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held on December 11 in the city of Geneva, Switzerland, I participated in my capacity as Vice President of said Federation and was able share with the candidates for the presidency of our […]

On December 10, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, held a meeting with the president, Mrs. Kristina Kumpula and other members of the Mediation and Compliance Commission of the International Federation to analyze and seek solutions to the difficult situation that the Brazilian Red […]

November 12, 2023. Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies; He held a meeting with President Hubert Pierre and several members of the Board of Directors of the Red Cross of Santa In this meeting, the strengths and activities carried out by that National Society throughout the […]

November 12, 2023. Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, an institution based in Geneva, Switzerland; held a meeting today with His Excellency, Honorable Philip Pierre, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia and several members of his cabinet, also present was the President of the Saint Lucia […]

October 1 to 5, 2023 October 1 and 5, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the 48th Governing Board of our Federation. At this Governing Board, issues of great importance for the actions of the 191 National Societies of the world were […]

On June 7, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, participated in the Forum on Movement issues, where George Weber, Vice President of the Permanent Commission, participated, there it was possible to analyze the scope of the Council of Delegates and the International Conference to […]

Within the framework of the celebration of the XXII Inter-American Conference of the Red Cross, held in the city of Nassau, Bahamas, the elections for the Board of Directors of the regional organization were held. The Board of Directors is composed as follows: Presidency: Costa Rican Red Cross, Vice Presidency: Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross, […]

On June 8, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, participated in the closing of the XXII International Conference, a great Regional event.

From June 5 to 8, 2023, the XXII Inter-American Conference of the Red Cross was held in Nassau, the main humanitarian event in our region, which brought together the delegations of the 34 National Red Cross Societies of America to discuss humanitarian and of development that respond to present and future needs of the Continent. […]

On June 7, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, participated in the Forum on International Federation Affairs (IFRC), where important issues such as the Reform were discussed. to the Statutes of the International Federation.

On June 5, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the IFRC, accompanied Mrs. Terez Curri and the International Federation delegation that was in the city of Nassau Bahamas in the framework of the celebration of the XXII Conference Inter-American to a private meeting with His Excellency Mr. Cornelius A. Smith, Governor General of the […]

The most important regional event of the humanitarian organization where the 32 National Societies of the American continent participated was inaugurated by Dr. Miguel Villarroel who is the Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Under the motto “Leadership and Sustainability: local solutions, global challenges” the XXII Inter-American Conference […]

On June 4, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, participated in the meeting to which he was invited by the Youth, where they were able to exchange ideas with their leaders, within the framework of the celebration of the XXII Inter-American Conference that took […]

On June 4, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, presented a plaque to the President of the Bahamas Red Cross, for her extraordinary work in organizing the this great regional event. This was done at the opening ceremony of the Inter-American Conference.

On May 31, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, made a presentation on the working group of the Governing Board on the Development of National Societies (NSD).

On May 31, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, participated in the last virtual preparatory meeting for the next Inter-American Conference to be held in the city of Nassau, Bahamas. The 6 members of the Governing Board of the Federation of the Red Cross […]

Between May 8 and 11, 2013, the IFRC Governing Board was held in Geneva, Switzerland. In this meeting, the analysis, vision and strategies of the organization could be put into practice. Important decisions were made regarding the constitutional reforms of the Statutes of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

On May 9, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the customary meeting with the different members of the Governing Board of the American continent. In said meeting they could discuss and analyze the current situation in the region. The members representing the companies Colombia, Canada, Haiti, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago and Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Venezuela) […]

On April 24, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in a virtual meeting of the Inter-American Regional Committee. In this meeting, situations and decisions taken by the Governing Board that could affect the American region were analyzed.

On April 3, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in an extraordinary virtual meeting of the Governing Board, where topics of great interest for the future of our very dear federation.

On March 11, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Federation Office located in the city of Gaziantep, Turkey. In this meeting it was possible to analyze the operation and security carried out by the federation in the field due to the devastating […]

On March 11, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held a meeting with the president of the Turkish Red Crescent Mr. Kerem Kinit, where it was possible to discuss with detail the current situation of the humanitarian crisis caused by the devastating earthquake of […]

On March 11, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Turkish Red Crescent Kitchen Food Center in the city of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey is one of the food centers of the Turkish Red Crescent, more than 3 million daily hot meals are prepared nationwide, […]

On March 11, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Child-Friendly Space Center, where the Turkish Red Crescent does extraordinary work in the training of children after the devastating earthquake in turkey, this center is located in the MHPSS Center, Şubat Stadium, in […]

On March 11, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held meetings with the delegates of the National Societies of the United Kingdom, Austria, Japan, USA, Spain, Turkey, Canada, Italy and with representatives of the federation delegation in the field.

On March 11, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Medical Consultation Containers and mobile health vehicle located in the Piazza Shopping Mall Parking Lot in the city Esenboga, Turkey. In this primary care center of the Turkish Red Crescent, a large number […]

On March 11, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the affected and collapsed areas in the city of Kahramanmaraş, Turkey.

On March 11, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Turkish Red Crescent Coordination Center (needs collection, monitoring and report) in the social market.

On March 10, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Communications Center of the Turkish Red Crescent, from where all the communications were instantly monitored. activities carried out by the National Society in the field.

On March 10, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Turkish Red Crescent tent and emergency factory. The Turkish National Red Crescent Society produces 1,000 Tents and Emergency Tents a day with the intention of safeguarding the lives of the most vulnerable after […]

On March 10, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Central Office of the Federation in the city of Ankara, Turkey. In this meeting it was possible to analyze the operation and security carried out by the federation in Turkey due to the […]

On March 2, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross), participated in the National Steering Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. Where he made a global analysis of the performance of the National Society throughout the Venezuelan territory. It included the virtual […]

On March 1, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross), participated in the Steering Committee of the Capital District of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This Steering Committee of the Capital District allowed presentations related to the current situation of the activities carried […]

On February 23, 2023, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, participated in the cycle of preparatory meetings for the next Inter-American Conference to be held in the city of Nassau, Bahamas. The 6 members of the Governing Board of the Red Cross and Red Crescent […]

On February 1, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross), participated in the National Steering Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This National Steering Committee allowed presentations related to the delicate situation derived from the heavy rainfall throughout the country during the […]

On December 17, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel held a meeting with Christy Fraga, First Mayor of the City of Doral, South Florida, United States of America.

Dr. Miguel Ángel Villarroel visits the Yaracuy Branch to talk with its president, board of directors and other volunteers about the work in 2022, their achievements and their work plan for 2023 in the different areas and directions that they implement to support the communities state vulnerable.

During the visit to the Lara Section of the Venezuelan Red Cross, Dr. Miguel Ángel Villarroel visited the Atilio Ravicini community, where volunteers installed a community water collection system, with a capacity of 11,000 liters and which helps 70 local families. , allowing them to have a source of water safely. Work that was awarded […]

The Las Tejerías landslide caused by the overflow of the Los Patos ravine on the night of Saturday, October 8, as a result of the rains caused by Hurricane Julia, left hundreds of families homeless, dead, and missing in the area. The Venezuelan Red Cross team was responding from day one with search and rescue, […]

In the month of November, Dr. Miguel Ángel Villarroel traveled to the Carabobo-Valencia Branch of the Venezuelan Red Cross Society to talk with his board of directors, staff, and volunteers about his work in the state to help the most vulnerable people.

On November 25, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel was invited to participate in the III Conference of the Dr. Oscar Cambra Nuñez Institute of Higher Studies of the Bicentennial University of Aragua, called: Global Reality, Challenges and International Law. Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies participated […]

On November 17, 2022, the Dutch National Red Cross Society was visited in the city of The Hague in the Netherlands. This visit was carried out with the participation of the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Dr. Francesco Rocca, and the Vice President for the Americas Region, Dr. […]

On October 17, 2022, a working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Dr. Francesco Rocca and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Natia Loladze (Europe )(Virtual), Elder Bolaji Akpan Anami (Africa) Maha Barges Al-Barges (Asia) and Mrs Brigitta Gadient (Switzerland) (ex-officio). In that […]

On November 3, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent participated in the cycle of preparatory meetings for the next Inter-American Conference to be held in the city of Nassau, Bahamas. The 6 members of the Governing Board of the Federation of the Red Cross and […]

On October 28, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the Red Cross and Red Crescent participated in the Virtual Meeting with the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Francesco Rocca and the President of the Ecuadorian Red Cross, Dr. Roque Soria. In this video conference, it was possible […]

Between October 16 and 20, 2022, the IFRC Governing Board was held in Geneva, Switzerland. In this meeting, the analysis, vision and strategies of the organization could be put into practice. Important decisions were made regarding the constitutional reforms of the Statutes of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It was […]

On October 17, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the usual meeting with the different members of the Governing Board of the American continent. In this meeting they were able to discuss and analyze the current situation in the region. The members representing the societies Colombia, Canada, Haiti, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago and Dr. Miguel […]

On October 5, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent participated in the first preparatory meeting for the next Inter-American Conference to be held in the city of Nassau, Bahamas. The 6 members of the Governing Board of the Federation of the Red Cross and Red […]

On September 22, 2022, the vice president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, participated in the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, United States of America. There, it was possible to express the binding elements that concern the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement worldwide.

On September 23, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the organization’s office at the United Nations. There he was able to inform himself of everything related to the inter-institutional relations of the International Federation with different organizations, whether governmental or non-governmental.

Between September 15 and 18, 2022, the Extraordinary Governing and Induction Meeting of the IFRC was held in Geneva, Switzerland. In that induction meeting it was possible to analyze the vision and strategies that would be carried out during the next 4 years. It was recorded with the participation of all the members of the […]

On August 24, 2022, a preparatory virtual meeting was held for the Inter-American Conference to be held in the city of Nassau, Bahamas. The meeting was attended by the members of the Governing Board of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President) Jean Pierre Guitau (Haiti) Judith […]

On August 17, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in the Virtual meeting of the Inter-American Regional Committee of the Red Cross (CORI) invited by the president of the organization, Dr. Jean Pierre Guteau, and with the participation of most of the National […]

On August 10, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in a virtual meeting with all members of the Organization’s Governing Board, directed by Mr. President Francesco Rocca. This virtual meeting analyzed in detail the critical institutional situation of the Peruvian Red Cross.

On July 21, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), held a meeting at the Pestana Hotel in Caracas, with most of the directors of communication of the Venezuelan Red Cross to strengthen the network at the national level.

On July 21, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in the important delivery of medical supplies by the Venezuelan Red Cross in the ” Venezuela Assistance Plan” under the coordination of Dr. Hernán Bongioanni. The supplies delivered were 2 groin aspirators, 2 capnographs, […]

On July 13, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), awarded the highest distinction of the Venezuelan Red Cross, the Augusto Pinot medal and its respective diploma, to Rector Juan Romo, received by Vice-rector Marisa Gonzalez Cuellar, Professor Carlos Fernández Liesa and Jesús Eduardo Troconis […]

On June 22, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in the first meeting of the newly elected Governing Board of the Organization, led by the elected President Dr. Francesco Rocca. This meeting was held in the facilities of the Palexpo Conference Center, Geneva, […]

On June 22, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), held a meeting with a large representation of young people from the American continent, within the framework of the celebration of the General Assembly of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, […]

I greet you cordially, hoping you are very well. It is a pleasure for me to extend my most sincere thanks for your support and accompaniment throughout my evolution in the Movement. It has undoubtedly been a privilege to work together with all of you, for the experiences, the learning and the challenges overcome. Assuming […]

On Sunday, June 19, 2022, within the framework of the assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Geneva, Switzerland, the Venezuelan Miguel Ángel Villarroel was re-elected as vice president for the period 2022 – 2026, to be  part of the Governing Board, where the Italian Francesco Rocca was also […]

On March 28, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the headquarters of the National Society of the Dominican Red Cross, where he was able to observe its administrative and operational functions. Then he was able to hold an institutional meeting with the President of that National Society, Dr. Miguel Angel Sanz, and Dr. Blaurio Alcántara, General […]

On Saturday, March 26, 2022, the elections of the Board of Directors of the Sectional Executive Committee of the Capital District of the Venezuelan Red Cross were held. In this electoral process, Dr. Mario Villarroel was ratified as President of the National Society and Dr. Miguel Villarroel Sierraalta as Second Vice President of the Venezuelan […]

Between March 15-18, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in a virtual meeting with members of the Organization’s Governing Board, directed by the President Dr. Francesco Rocca. This virtual meeting was able to analyze a series of current issues worldwide. Several topics of […]

On March 14, 2022, a working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Dr. Francesco Rocca, and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Keren Kinit (Europe), Dr. Chen Zhu (Asia) and Mrs Brigitta Gadient (Switzerland) (ex-officio). In said meeting several points of great interest […]

Meeting of the Inter-American Regional Committee CORI, with the participation of 35 presidents of the sister Societies of the Red Cross of the Americas, began its day with the official installation of the event that meets in the city of Bogota, Colombia, where the official opening was held Dr. Francesco Rocca, President of the International […]

Within the framework of the Inter-American Regional Committee (CORI) that took place on March 10 and 11 of this year in Colombia, Dr. Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, arrived in Colombia together with Dr. Miguel Ángel Villarroel, International Vice President of Red Cross and Red Crescent […]

On March 1, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated virtually in the advisory group on the topic “Effective and efficient Humanitarian Intervention” in conjunction with the advisory group on “Development of National Societies”. The fundamental idea of this meeting was to present a definitive project of the work carried out during the last 4 years to […]

On February 25, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross) participated in the National Steering Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This National Steering Committee allowed presentations related to COVID 19 by Dr. Bongioanni (director of the project by the Venezuelan Red […]

On February 18, 2022, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross), participated in the Steering Committee of the Capital District of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This Steering Committee of the Capital District allowed presentations related to COVID 19 to be made by Dr. […]

In the last three weeks we have noted with great satisfaction a constant and high level of participation of National Societies in the deliberations on the revision of the Seville Agreement and its Supplementary Measures in order to broaden the collective impact of the Movement. A report with the results of the debates will be […]

On December 22, 2021, a working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Dr. Francesco Rocca and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Keren Kinit (Europe), Abdoul Diallo (Africa) Dr. Chen Zhu (Asia) and Mrs. Brigitta Gadient (Switzerland) (ex-officio), and had Mrs. Kate Forbes […]

On December 15, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), held a virtual meeting with the President of the Organization and with the vast majority of the presidents of the Red Crosses of the American continent. In this meeting, Dr. Rocca was able to explain […]

On November 22, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice-President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) visited the headquarters of the National Society of the Costa Rican Red Cross, where he was able to maintain Meeting with the recently elected president, Dyanne Marenco, and part of her new Board of Directors, we […]

On November 17, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies visited the organization’s office in the city of Caracas, Venezuela. The IFRC headquarters for Venezuela is in charge of Mrs. Marissa Soberanis and who with her team does an extraordinary job through each and every […]

On November 16, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in a virtual meeting with members of the Governing Board of the Organization, led by Mr. President Dr. Francesco Rocca. This meeting could virtually analyze a series of current issues worldwide. Several topics of […]

On November 9, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the organization’s office located in New York City. In this office you can see the work carried out by the Federation as a permanent observer to the United Nations Organization (UN). For the International […]

On October 28, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent participated in the Virtual meeting of the Inter-American Regional Committee of the Red Cross (CORI) invited by the president of the organization Dr. Jean Pierre Guiteau and with the participation of most of the 35 National […]

On October 15, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, participated in the World Forum called Planet Red. been carrying out the International Federation throughout the American continent.

Between October 4-7, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in a virtual meeting with members of the Organization’s Governing Board, directed by the President Dr. Francesco Rocca. This meeting could virtually analyze a series of current issues worldwide. Several topics of great interest […]

During the 44th session of the Governing Board, the Youth Commission organized an interactive inter-generational dialogue on the global mental health crisis. Mental health vulnerability is felt by many, yet often remains hidden from the public eye due to stigma and lack of recognition. Through the IFRC Mental Health Youth Manifesto, which will be presented […]

On October 4, 2021, a working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Dr. Francesco Rocca, and the Vice-Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Keren Kinit (Europe), Mr Abdoul Azize Diallo (Senegal), Dr. Chen Zhu (Asia) and Mrs Brigitta Gadient (Switzerland) (ex-officio). At that meeting, the […]

On September 22, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies was invited to the virtual program (Webinar) organized by the Diplomacy Magazine called the Red Cross; Pandemic and Humanitarian Diplomacy. The program was moderated by the internationalist Former Ambassador Julio Cesar Pineda and Mr. Dylan Pereira.

On September 20, 2021, I virtually participated in the Advisory Group on the topic “Effective and efficient Humanitarian Intervention”. This group is composed of the Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the National Societies of Bangladesh, Palestine, Ethiopia and chaired by Mike Adasom (Secretary General of the […]

On August 20, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross) participated in the National Steering Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This National Steering Committee allowed presentations related to COVID 19 by Dr. Bongioanni (director of the project by the Venezuelan Red […]

On May 28, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies visited the headquarters of the Mexican Red Cross. During this visit, he was able to hold a meeting with Juan Estrada and Horacio López, representatives of the Mexican National Society, who showed the excellent work […]

On May 27, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent was able to participate in the process of delivering humanitarian aid to the La Metálica community derived from the immeasurable damages derived from hurricanes ETA and IOTA. The impressive display of volunteers and members of […]

On May 27, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the Center for Attention to Returned Migrants in the city of OMOA on the border of Honduras and Guatemala. During this visit, it was possible to observe the extraordinary humanitarian work carried out by […]

On May 26, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel made a visit to the headquarters of the National Society of the Honduran Red Cross located in San Pedro Sula, where he was able to observe the extraordinary administrative and operational functioning of the same, as well as the development of the great majority of the projects that […]

On May 26, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies) participated in the virtual launch of the regional WASH strategy. The Regional WASH Strategy not only represents a fundamental support tool to provide more effective responses to emergencies, public health and human development, but it also […]

On May 24, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held a meeting with Dr. Cesar Garrido, President of the International Federation of Hemophilia based in Canada. At this meeting, topics of great interest were discussed about the possibility of joint work between the International […]

On May 23, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held a meeting with Dr. Douglas León Natera, President of the Venezuelan Medical Federation. At this meeting, topics of great interest about equitable access to vaccines in Venezuela could be discussed.

On May 22, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross) participated in the National Steering Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This National Steering Committee allowed presentations related to COVID 19 by Dr. Bongioanni (director of the project by the Venezuelan Red […]

Between May 16 and 20, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in a virtual meeting with members of the Governing Board of the Organization, directed by the President Dr. Francesco Rocca. This meeting could virtually analyze a series of current issues worldwide. The […]

On May 16, 2021, a working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Dr. Francesco Rocca, and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Keren Kinit (Europe), Dr. Chen Zhu (Asia) and Mrs Brigitta Gadient (Switzerland) (ex-officio). At this meeting, the mechanism for the holding […]

On March 22, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in a meeting with Dr. Mario Villarroel (President of the Venezuelan Red Cross), Michele De Tomasso (Head of the Venezuelan Delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, IFRC) Arnaud […]

On March 20, 2021, Doctor Miguel Villarroel participated in the delivery of 8 ambulances by the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent to the Venezuelan Red Cross. These ambulances are part of the appeal made by the Venezuelan Red Cross and the Humanitarian Aid to Venezuela Project.

On March 20, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the warehouses of the Venezuelan Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, located in the city of Caracas, Venezuela. This visit was made with representatives of the Venezuelan Red Cross, Dr. Mario Villarroel (President), Dr. Mario Santimone (Secretary General), Dr. Hernan […]

On March 16, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), held a virtual meeting with the vast majority of the presidents of the Red Cross of the American continent. The call was made by the President of the Inter-American Regional Committee (CORI) Dr. Jean Pierre […]

On March 15, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) participated as an observer, virtually in the National Convention of the Colombian Red Cross. In this National Convention, an analysis of the structure of the Statutes of the National Society of the Colombian Red Cross […]

On March 13, 2021, Doctor Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, personally visited the facilities of the Hotel Palace Bávaro Convention Center where the XXIII Assembly will be held. General of the Federation in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

On March 12, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel made a visit to the headquarters of the National Society of the Dominican Red Cross, where he was able to observe both its administrative and operational functioning. Afterwards, he was able to hold an institutional meeting with the President of that National Society, Dr. Miguel Angel Sanz and […]

On March 12, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Federation), held a meeting at the Foreign Ministry with His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs Roberto Álvarez. At this meeting, the subject of the next General Assembly of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent to be held in that country […]

On March 3, 2021, I virtually participated in the Advisory Group on the topic “Effective and efficient Humanitarian Intervention”. This group is composed of the Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the National Societies of Bangladesh, Palestine, Ethiopia and chaired by Mike Adasom (CEO of the British […]

On February 20, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice president of the Venezuelan Red Cross) participated in the National Steering Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This National Steering Committee allowed updates regarding COVID 19 to be made by Dr. Bongioanni (director of the project by the […]

On February 16, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) participated with Dr. Francesco Rocca (President of the International Federation of Red Cross Societies and of the Red Crescent) Mr. Xavier Castellano (Sub-Secretary of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), Dr. […]

On February 25, 2021, a working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Dr. Francesco Rocca and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Keren Kinit (Europe ), Abdoul Diallo (Africa) Dr. Chen Zhu (Asia) and Mrs Brigitta Gadient (Switzerland) (ex-officio), and special guests were […]

On January 19, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent), visited the headquarters of the Federation located in the City of Knowledge in Panama City and maintained meeting with the new Regional Director for America, Mrs. Martha Keys. At this meeting it was possible to […]

On January 19, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent), attended the modern Humanitarian Hub of the Federation, located in the free zone of Panama Pacifico. This large humanitarian structure has more than 6000 square meters of storage for humanitarian aid to the entire continent. […]

On January 19, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel made a visit to the headquarters of the National Society of the Panamanian Red Cross, where he was able to observe both its administrative and operational functioning. Then he was able to hold an institutional meeting with the President of that National Society, Mr. Elias Solis, and the […]

On January 15, 2021, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (vice president of the Venezuelan Red Cross), participated in the Steering Committee of the Capital District of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This Steering Committee of the Capital District allowed presentations related to COVID 19 by Dr. Bongioanni (director of […]

On January 12, 2021, Dr. Mario Villarroel (President of the Venezuelan Red Cross), Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross and Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ) held a virtual meeting with Mr. Michele Di Tomasso (Head of the IFRC Operation in Venezuela), Marissa […]

On December 14, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), held a virtual meeting with the President of the Organization and with the vast majority of the presidents of the Red crosses of the American continent. At this meeting, Dr. Rocca was able to explain […]

On November 2, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) participated virtually in the Advisory Group on the topic “Effective and efficient Humanitarian Intervention”. This group is made up of the Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the […]

On October 31, 2020, Doctor Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) participated as a keynote speaker at the Annual Meeting of Diffusers of the Costa Rican Red Cross The diffusers are volunteers of the National Society of the Costa Rican Red Cross and are in charge of […]

On October 28, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (vice president of the Venezuelan Red Cross), participated in the virtual Steering Committee of the Capital District of the Venezuelan Red Cross, virtually chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution . Following the operational meetings and the steering committee of the capital district dated October 9, […]

On October 9, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (vice president of the Venezuelan Red Cross), participated in the Steering Committee of the Capital District of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This Steering Committee of the Capital District allowed presentations related to COVID 19 by Dr. Bongioanni (director of […]

On October 7, 2020, a working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Dr. Francesco Rocca and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Keren Kinit (Europe), Abdoul Diallo (Africa) Dr. Chen Zhu (Asia) and Mrs Brigitta Gadient (Switzerland) (ex-officio). At this meeting, the strategy […]

Between September 15 and 16 and October 1, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in a virtual meeting of the Partnerships and Cooperation Meeting, led by Mr. President Dr. Francesco Rocca. This non-statutory meeting was held with the participation of more than 20 […]

On September 14, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the virtual meeting on the Regional Migration Plan in America. This event was carried out with the participation of representatives of many national societies of the continent and as speakers of this event were, the Regional Director of America of the International Federation of Red Cross and […]

On July 31, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) participated actively in a virtual way in the General Assembly of the Ecuadorian Red Cross. In this National Assembly the election procedure and current functioning of that national society were discussed.

Between July 13 and 16, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), participated in a virtual meeting with members of the Organization’s Governing Board, directed by Mr. President Dr. Francesco Rocca. This formal meeting held in an extraordinary way, that is, in a virtual way, […]

On May 29, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), held a virtual meeting with the presidents of the Red Cross of South America. In this meeting it was possible to analyze the possible humanitarian aid campaign to the South American countries by the South […]

On May 29, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held a virtual meeting with the presidents of the Red Crosses of the Latin American Committee of the Red Cross (CLACR) . In this meeting it was possible to analyze the situation regarding the Global […]

On May 27, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross) participated in the Directive Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This National Steering Committee allowed presentations regarding COVID 19 to be made by Dr. Bongioanni (director of the project for the Venezuelan […]

On May 23, 2020, Dr. Mario Villarroel (President of the Venezuelan Red Cross), Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross and Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies ) held a virtual meeting with Mr. Walter Cotte (IFRC Regional Director), Mr. Michele Di Tomasso (Head of […]

On May 9, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) held a virtual meeting with the vast majority of the presidents of the Latin American Red Cross belonging to the Latin American Committee of the Red Cross (CLACR). On this occasion, the American Red Cross […]

On April 29, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross, participated in the Executive Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross, chaired by Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Institution. This National Steering Committee allowed presentations regarding COVID 19 to be made by Dr. Bongioanni, director of the project, by the Venezuelan […]

On March 30, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), held a virtual meeting with members of the Organization’s Secretary and with the vast majority of the presidents of the Red crosses of the American continent. On the part of the Secretary of the Federation, […]

On March 10, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) met in Panama City, with different representatives of the national societies of the American continent, on the occasion of the celebration of the Seminar organized by the Federation on Humanitarian Diplomacy.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice president of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent), visited the Headquarters of the Belize Red Cross, where he was able to share experiences both with the staff and with the volunteers of that National Society.

On March 9, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel attended a meeting with members of the Board of Directors of the Belize Red Cross, which was chaired by its President Dr. Nigel Ebans and its Director General Lilly Bowman J.P.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the visit to the branch of the Auxiliary Committee in Cartago. There it was possible to unveil the Bust of Henry Dunant that is now in the headquarters of that Branch. In the same way, both the president and the Board of Directors of the Cartago Branch gave words of […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel (vice president of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent), held a meeting with members of the Henry Dunant Society based in Geneva, Switzerland. The reason for this meeting was the presentation of the Biographies of two of the founders of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, […]

On March 8, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the inauguration of the National General Assembly of the Costa Rican Red Cross held at the Crown Plaza Corivici Hotel in San José, Costa Rica. This event consisted of the participation of more than 400 members of the National Society of the Costa Rican Red Cross. […]

On March 5, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation) held a conference before a large group of students and professors from the University of British Columbia in the city of Vancouver, Canada. The invitation was made by the President and Vice President of the Association of International Relations Students of the […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation), paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of the National Society of the British Red Cross in the city of London. In it he was able to have a conversation with members of the Governing Board of that National Society.

On February 20, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Venezuelan Red Cross, received the students of the Our Lady of Mercedes School, Zuresh Baptista, Diego Requena, David Gutiérrez and Leonardo Lucena who delivered an informative project on […]

Dr. Miguel Ángel Villarroel Sierraalta was present at the match played on Friday, February 14, 2020, between Deportivo La Coruña with Girona at the Abanca-Riazor Stadium. Dr. Villarroel was at the foot of the field, where he posed with Ricardo González and members of the organization and also received from the hands of the sports […]

On February 10, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel held a cordial meeting with the presidents of the National Societies of the Red Cross of Guatemala Mrs. Annabella Folgar Bonilla and El Salvador, Dr. José Benjamín Ruiz. Issues related to the humanitarian situation in Central America could be discussed.

On February 6, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel received in La Guaira 42 tons of humanitarian aid from the humanitarian Hub of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, located in Panama. This cargo was transferred to the stores of the Venezuelan Red Cross in the city of Caracas, where they are stored […]

As part of the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Venezuelan Red Cross, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, vice president of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, held a meeting with the volunteers of the National Society of the Venezuelan Red Cross

On January 30, 2020, the National Convention of the Venezuelan Red Cross was celebrated with the participation of all the chapters of the country and a large part of its volunteers in the framework of the celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Venezuelan Red Cross. Dr. Mario Villarroel (President of the Venezuelan Red Cross), […]

As part of the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Venezuelan Red Cross, they attended the National Pantheon of Venezuela to make a floral offering to the tomb of Liberator Simón Bolivar, Dr. Mario Villarroel (President of the Venezuelan Red Cross), Dr. Mario Santimone (Secretary General of the Venezuelan Red Cross) Dr. Francesco Rocca […]

On January 22, 2020, Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the National Headquarters of the French Red Cross, where he held an interesting conversation about the activities of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, with the President of the National Society Mr. Jean-Jacques Eledjam and the Director General Mr. Jean Christofer Combe and […]

Between December 9 and 12, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the International Conference of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement with the assistance of the majority of the National Societies of the Movement, the International Federation of Societies of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent and the representatives of the Governments. […]

On December 8, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) participated in the Council of Delegates with the assistance of most National Societies of the International Federation of Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent and members of the International Committee (ICRC).

Between December 5 and 7, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the XXII General Assembly of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in Geneva, Switzerland. With the participation of 192 countries, the decision making and the 2030 work strategy to be followed for the next decade were successfully carried out.

On November 3 and 4, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the Governing Board of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent where, after an extensive process, the election and appointment of Mr. Jagan Chapagain as the new Secretary General of the organization.

On November 13, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel paid a courtesy visit to the National Society of the Italian Red Cross. In that meeting he held an informative meeting with the International Cooperation Department and especially received information about the extraordinary project to help Venezuelan children with medical difficulties.

On October 17, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel accompanied the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the Consensus Forum of Rome 2.0 (Towards a humanitarian drug coalition policy). This event was chaired by Mr. Massimo Barra (president of the Villa Maraini Institute) with the participation of a large international […]

On October 14, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel made a visit to the National Society of the Red Cross of Saint Lucia, where he held a private conversation with the President of the National Society Mr. Hubert Pierre, about the activities carried out by the Santa Cruz Red Cross Lucia and the projects that are developed […]

On October 14, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in a press conference before the media in Santa Lucia in the company of the President of the National Society Mr. Hubert Pierre and the Representative for the Caribbean of the International Federation of Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Mr. Ariel Kestens, where it […]

On October 13, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent, officially visited the Governor General of Saint Lucia, his Excellency Sir Emmanuel Neville Cenac. During this visit, the general situation of the humanitarian activities carried out in the Caribbean country was discussed.

On October 12, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies participated as a speaker in the official event of the 70th Anniversary of the Red Cross of Saint Lucia. It was chaired by the President of the National Society of Saint Lucia Hubert Pierre. Volunteers […]

On October 11, Dr. Miguel Villarroel held a meeting with President Mr. Winston White and the Board of Directors of the National Society of the Red Cross of Barbados, where the current development situation of that National Society could be analyzed.

On October 11, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel had the opportunity to discuss the projects being carried out in the city of Bridgetown and in the Caribbean region by the International Federation.

On October 11, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, had the opportunity to meet with the volunteers of the Red Cross of Barbados and thus be able to verify the operation of the National Society and its volunteering.

On October 11, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies received the recognition pin of the Barbados Cross from its President Mr. Winston White.

Between October 8 and 10, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel made an official visit to the National Society of the Cuban Red Cross in the city of Havana, Cuba. This official visit was complemented in meetings with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Trade, Ministry of International Relations and Civil Defense.

Between 1 and 4 October 0, 2019, the IFRC Government Board was held in Geneva, Switzerland. In this meeting the analysis, vision and strategies of the organization could be put into practice. Important decisions were made regarding the constitutional reforms of the Statutes of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. A […]

On October 1, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the customary meeting with the different members of the Government Board of the American continent. In this meeting, the current situation in the region could be discussed and analyzed. Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Canada, Haiti, Honduras and Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Venezuela) as Vice President […]

In the morning of September 24, 2019, a very important event was held at the facilities of the Brazilian Red Cross in the city of Rio de Janeiro. This event was attended by his Excellency General Hamilton Mourao (President-in-Office of the Republic of Brazil). Mr. Julio Cals (President of the National Society of the Brazilian […]

On September 23, 2019, a private institutional meeting was held between Mr. Julio Cals (President of the Brazilian Red Cross) and Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross Societies and the Red Crescent)

On September 23, 2019, a meeting was held between Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice-president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) with a large number of volunteers from the Brazilian Red Cross . In this event, an interesting forum was held where questions were asked about the activities of the Federation at […]

On September 23, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel held a meeting with the Board of Directors of the Brazilian Red Cross, chaired by Mr. Julio Cals. At that meeting, a first analysis of the current situation of the National Society was made and a detailed report of the performance of the Compliance and Mediation Committee of […]

On September 23, 2019, in the framework of the visit made by Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) a commemorative souvenir was delivered by the Brazilian Red Cross. This present delivered by the president of the Brazilian Red Cross, Mr. Julio Cals, is an old […]

On September 21, 2019, a meeting was held between Dr. Francesco Rocca (President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent), Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC), Mrs. Terez Curri (President of the Bahamas Red Cross), and Mr. Walter Cotte (IFRC Regional Director) with volunteers and administrative staff of the […]

On September 21, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the IFRC, visited in the company of Dr. Francesco Rocca President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Mrs. Terez Curri President of the Cross Red of the Bahamas and Mr. Walter Cotte, Regional Director for America, the facilities of the […]

On September 20, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC) participated in a technical meeting on the analysis of the current situation of the activities deployed by the International Federation in Bahamas. The Meeting was attended by: Mrs. Terez Curri (President of the Bahamas Red Cross), Mr. Walter Cotte (Regional Director for America), […]

On September 20, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC) participated in the informative meeting by the President of the Bahamas Red Cross, Mrs. Terez Curri and the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent, Dr. Francesco Rocca.

On September 20, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the IFRC, moved in company with Dr. Francesco Rocca president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Mrs. Terez Curri president of the Cross Red of the Bahamas and the International delegation of the Federation to the city of Abaco where […]

On September 20, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in a High Level Meeting with his Excellency EMH Dr. Hubert Alexander Minnis (Prime Minister of the Bahamas) and part of his cabinet on humanitarian assistance, as well as with Dr. Francesco Rocca (President of the IFRC), Mrs. Terez Curri (President of the Red Cross of the […]

On September 20, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the IFRC, accompanied Dr. Francesco Rocca President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Mrs. Terez Curri and the International Delegation of the Federation that was in the city of Nassau Bahamas to a private meeting with his excellence Mr. Cornelius […]

 On September 20, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC), moved in company with Dr. Francesco Rocca (President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), Mrs. Terez Curri (President of the Cross Red of the Bahamas), Walter Cotte (Director General – America- IFRC) and the International delegation of the […]

On September 20, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC), accompanied Dr. Francesco Rocca (President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), Mrs. Terez Curri (President of the Bahamas Red Cross) and Mr. Walter Cotte (IFRC Regional Director in America) at a national press conference where a preliminary report […]

Between 10 and 11 September 2019, a working meeting was held between the President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Dr. Francesco Rocca and the Vice Presidents Dr. Miguel Villarroel (America), Keren Kinit (Europe), Abdoul Diallo (Africa) and the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee Mrs. Kate Forbes. In […]

On August 2, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel held an institutional meeting with the Director of the Red Cross of Dubronick, Croatia, Mr. Živko Šimunović, and Mrs. Katia Damjanovic. During this visit there was a tour of the old city and there the mysticism and the work carried out by the volunteers of that National Society […]

On August 1, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel held an informal meeting with the President of the Hellenic Red Cross, Mr. Antonios Avgetinos, and his friend and important member of that National Society, Mr. Andreas Potamianos.

On July 28, 2019, Dr. Villarroel held an interesting meeting with Mr. Antonio Zecca (President of the Red Cross of Lecce in Italy) and his extraordinary wife Mimma Antonaci. in the city of Lecce, Italy. At that meeting, aspects of interest in the humanitarian area were discussed.

The Italian Red Cross organized special events in Solferino to celebrate its anniversary. They were carried out between June 22 and 24. This event culminated with the “Fiaccolata“, a vigil that counted with the presence of more than 12,000 people who, with lighted candles, made a walking tour of approximately 10 kilometers. This event counted […]

On Friday, June 6, 2019, in the city of Madrid, Spain, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), held a meeting with the President of the Red Cross of Honduras, and member of the Board of Government of the Federation, Mr. José Juan Castro. In this […]

On Wednesday, June 4, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) held a meeting in the city of Madrid, Spain, with the President of the Georgia Red Cross, and member of the Board of Government of the Federation Miss Natia Loladze. In this meeting, the […]

Dr. Francesco Rocca (President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent), and Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice-President of the organization), held a meeting with the President and Senator Cristina Fernández to support the initiative of a new Law of the Argentine Red Cross that is in the Senate and that was already […]

From May 21 to 23, the XXI Inter-American Conference of the Red Cross, the main humanitarian event in our region, was held in Argentina, which convened the delegations of the 35 National Societies of the American Red Cross to discuss humanitarian and development issues. that respond to present and future needs of the Continent. This […]

On May 23, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, held a meeting with his counterpart Dr. Kerem Kinit (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent for Europe) who in turn the President of the Turkish Red Crescent. The reason for the meeting was to analyze and try to support both the […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the Red Cross and Red Crescent), held meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Alberto Pérez Esquivel. This gave a demonstration of humility and wide knowledge of the difficult situation that crosses the American continent.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent was recognized with the delivery of an allegorical souvenir from the Kuwaiti Red Crescent. Its president, Dr. Hilal Al – Sayer, handed it over.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the act where Buenos Aires Legislature will declare guests of honor of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires to Francesco Rocca, (President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), and Elhadj As Sy, (Secretary General) of said organization. The recognition took place in the framework of […]

The most important regional event of the humanitarian organization where the 35 National Societies of the American continent participated was inaugurated by Dr. Miguel Villarroel who is the Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Under the slogan “Leadership and humanitarian vision” the XXI Inter-American Conference of the Red […]

In the framework of the celebration of the protocolary acts of the XXI Inter-American Conference of the Red Cross Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) was able to meet with Mrs. Gabriela Michetti (Vice President of the Argentinian republic).

As part of the celebration of the XXI Inter-American Conference of the Red Cross, a forum was held on the current situation of migration in the Americas with 6th Presidents of the Red Cross in the American continent, ( Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Colombia and Venezuela). There, it was possible to analyze the difficult […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) participated in the Company of Dr. Francesco Rocca (President of the organization) and Mr. Walter Cotte (Regional Director) held a meeting with young people from more than 25 countries of the American continent within the framework of the development […]

As part of the visit to the Uruguayan Red Cross, it was possible to meet with volunteers of that National Society and what is the work they do in the development and modernization of this.

Dr. Miguel visited the headquarters of the Uruguayan Red Cross located in Montevideo, where he had a very good meeting with the National President Mrs. Ximena Pardo and her National Executive Committee. There we talked about the projects carried out by the National Society.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel made an official visit to the Headquarters of the Chilean Red Cross where he had a meeting with his entire Board of Directors headed by his National President, Don Patricio Acosta. In that meeting, the current situation of that National Society, its projects and the work of its volunteers could be analyzed. […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the historic headquarters of the Chilean Red Cross in the Santiago branch where the President Zoy Katevas Museum of Sclabos is located. During this visit, he met with President Don Max Bravo and Vice President Miguel Aravena of that Branch. He was also able to visit the extraordinary Chilean Red Cross […]

Dr. Miguel visited the Ñuñoa branch – La Reina of the National Society of the Chilean Red Cross. During this visit, he had a meeting with part of his board of directors and participated in the graduation ceremony of 14 candidates for the primary nursing assistant course.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the “Santa Julia” Polyclinic, in Nuñoa staffed by Volunteers of the Chilean Red Cross, chapter Ñuñoa – La Reina, on this occasion the motivation was given to deliver trousseaux to teenage mothers.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel met Mr. Enrique Beltrán (Governor of the City of Santiago), where the situation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies could be expressed today and the very good relationship which is maintained with the National Society of the Chilean Red Cross.

On May 16, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel held a meeting with the Minister of Interior of Chile Mr. Don Andrés Chadwick, where he showed a deep interest in the situation of Venezuelans in that country.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel met with attorney Mijail Bonito, Presidential Advisor on Immigration Policy. In this meeting it was possible to analyze the complex migratory situation of Venezuelans in this country.

On May 11, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated via Sky in the Leadership Skills Development (DHL) course organized by the American Red Cross with the participation of 60 students from 7 countries (Panama, El Salvador, Honduras , Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador and the United States)

On the 100th anniversary of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Crescent, an emotional event was held with a symbolic celebration of planting a plant in the facilities of the new headquarters of the Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. The same consisted with the presence of the President of the Federation, the Dr. Francesco […]

Between April 29 and May 2, 2019, the IFRC Government Board was held in Geneva, Switzerland. In this meeting, the analysis, vision and strategies of the organization could be put into practice. In this meeting, Dr. Miguel Villarroel presented to the Government Junta a summary of the situation in Venezuela. The meeting of the Joint […]

On April 26, 2019, Dr. Villarroel visited the headquarters of the Peruvian Red Cross in the city of Lima. He held a meeting and conversations with the staff of the National Society headed by its National President, Miss Josefina García.

On April 25, 2019 Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the headquarters of the La Paz Branch of the Bolivian Red Cross. In it he had a happy meeting with a large number of volunteers and lifeguards of that subsidiary. There they could talk about the advances and challenges that this branch of the Bolivian Red Cross […]

Dr. Villarroel visited the Technical Institute of Nursing of the Bolivian Red Cross as part of the visit to Bolivia. There he held a small Institutional Conference on the history of the Movement to a large number of students of that academic Institute.

On April 25, 2019 Dr. Miguel Villarroel held an interesting meeting with the staff working at the Headquarters of the National Society of the Bolivian Red Cross, there he could explain all the projects carried out by the National Society in the territory.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel, in his capacity as Vice-President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, accompanied by the President of the Bolivian Red Cross, Dr. Gonzalo de la Fuente, attended a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Labor. and Labor Development of that Country. At that meeting, a cooperation agreement […]

In the framework of the celebration of the 140th Anniversary of the Peruvian Red Cross, Dr. Miguel Villarroel was invited to the Presentation of the Institutional Strengthening Project sponsored by the German Red Cross. In the same way it was possible to observe the institutional development of cooperation between the Red Crosses of Ecuador, Colombia […]

On April 24, 2019 Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the Conversation “Humanitarian Challenge in the Andean Community“, in the facilities of the Simón Bolívar Libertador Auditorium of the Andean Community Building. The event had as “Key Note Speaker” the President of the Federation Mr. Francesco Rocca. In it, important topics such as Venezuelan migration through […]

On April 23, 2019, the 140th Anniversary of the National Society of the Peruvian Red Cross was held in the facilities of the Sheraton Hotel in the city of Lima. This important event was chaired by the President of the National Society Miss Josefina García Roca. In this important event, Dr. Miguel Villarroel honored Ms. […]

On April 23, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC), held an informative meeting with the entire Federation team for the Andean countries, in which the President of the Federation, Dr. Francesco Rocca, was participated, as well as Walter Cotte,. Regional Director for America and Mr. Michele de Tomasso Chief of the Closter […]

On April 23, 2019 Dr. Miguel Villarroel held an important meeting with the Mayor of the City of Lima Mr. Jorge Muñoz Well. This meeting was held within the framework of the celebration of the 140th anniversary of the Peruvian Red Cross.

On April 23, 2019 Dr. Miguel Villarroel met with the Minister of the Foreign Affair of the Republic of Peru, Exc. Mr. Néstor Popolizio. In this fruitful meeting it was possible to talk about the efforts made by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in their fields of action. The topic […]

On April 16, 2019, Dr. Miguel Vilarroel (VP IFRC) participated in the reception of humanitarian aid income in Venezuela. Approximately at 8:00 am, the first flight with humanitarian aid from the International Federation arrived from the Humanitarian Hub in Panama. It contained 14 electric generators, medical surgical kits with a capacity for 30,000 people and […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the deposits of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the city of Caracas Venezuela. In this visit you begin to observe the input of inputs and help from the organization.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, met with Mr. Freddy Ceballos, President of the Venezuelan Pharmaceutical Federation. In this meeting they were able to discuss topics of great interest on the access of humanitarian work to Venezuela.

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, an Extraordinary National Steering Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross was held, with the participation of most of the Committees of the National Society. In that meeting, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated as Vice President of the institution and Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, in the company of Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Venezuelan Red Cross, held a courtesy meeting with Her Excellency Edit Buscsi-Szabó, Ambassador of Hungary in the Republic of Ecuador and Concurrent Ambassador in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel held an important meeting with the members of the Board of Directors of the National Council for the Promotion of Investments (CONAPRI) headed by its president Mr. Alberto Vollmer (President of Ron Santa Teresa). In this meeting, aspects of alliances could be analyzed to help distribute and store the humanitarian aid that […]

On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, an Extraordinary National Steering Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross was held, with the participation of most of the Committees of the National Society. In that meeting, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated as Vice President of the institution and Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent […]

On March 29, 2019, the official announcement of access to humanitarian aid to Venezuela was made by the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The same consisted with the presence of Dr. Mario Villarroel (President of the Venezuelan Red Cross) and Cardinal Baltazar Porras.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel made a courtesy visit to the Nunciature and met with Nuncio Aldo Giordano. In this meeting, topics of great interest could be addressed, especially the possibility of coordinating shipments of up to a hundred children with difficulties and operative needs to Italy. In this meeting also participated, Dr. Francesco Rocca, President of […]

On March 7, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, visited the headquarters of the IFRC located in Bangkok. There he met with the chief of the Cluster Mr. Hung Ho and all the team that works there. It was possible to observe all the […]

On March 7, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel made a courtesy visit to the National Society of the Thai Red Cross. In the same meeting held with the Thai Red Cross deputy secretary, where he explained all the activities carried out by this important National Society with more than ten thousand employees and more than one […]

Between February 7 and 10 Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the IFRC, accompanied Dr. Francesco Rocca, President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Dr. Rocca during his visit to Venezuela received an honorary doctorate from the Santa María University. Dr. Rocca also had a meeting with the Ambassador of […]

On February 8, 2019, a meeting took place at the headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross, between the Special Commission for humanitarian aid of the National Assembly and the Members of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Media Red Crescent and the Venezuelan Red Cross. The people who participated in the Meeting were […]

On February 6, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the massive gathering of more than 150 non-governmental organizations, associations and civil associations, who expressed their support for the National Society of the Venezuelan Red Cross and its President Dr. Mario Villarroel to coordinate within the possibilities and if required, the humanitarian aid in Venezuela.

On February 5, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated as Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in a press conference issued by Dr. Mario Villarroel President of the Venezuelan Red Cross. In the same one a balance of the present situation of said national society was made and there […]

On February 4, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, held a meeting with the delegation of that organization attached to Venezuela. During the meeting, programmatic and logistical meetings were held due to the current situation in that country. Marissa Soberannis, Project Delegate in Venezuela, […]

January 30 and 31, 2019, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in his role as Vice President of the IFRC in the coordination and Partnership meeting called “Strategic Dialogue” composed of 25 National Societies donor of the International Federation of Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. In this meeting, topics of great interest for the […]

In the framework of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights, Dr. Miguel Villarroel was invited to read the parts of the articles that comprise it. The event was attended by the Mayor of San Sebastian de los Reyes, Province of Madrid, Narciso Romero and an outstanding number of local […]

On Saturday, December 1, 2018, elections were held for the Executive Committee of the Executive Committee of the Capital District of the Venezuelan Red Cross. In this electoral process, Dr. Mario Villarroel was ratified as President of the National Society and Dr. Miguel Villarroel Sierraalta as Second Vice President of the Venezuelan Red Cross for […]

On November 15, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, met with his counterpart Vice President of the European Region, Dr. Kinit Keren. In this courtesy visit, different current situations developed in the national societies of the different continents could be analyzed, as well as the permanent and extraordinary activity developed by the National Society of the Turkish […]

Between November 11 and 14, 2018, the X Conference of the countries of the Asia Pacific took place, with the attendance of more than 50 National Societies of the Region, this event was successfully carried out. It is worth noting, on the one hand, the extraordinary organization on the part of the Philippine Red Cross […]

On October 30, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent), attended the new and modern Humanitarian Hub of the Federation, located in the free zone of Panama Pacifico. This great humanitarian structure consists of more than 6000 square meters of deposit for humanitarian aid to […]

On Friday, October 26, 2018, a National Executive Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross was held, with the participation of most of the Committees of the National Society of the Venezuelan Red Cross. In that meeting, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated as vice president of the institution and Vice President of the International Federation of Red […]

On October 24, 2018 Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC), held an informative meeting with the entire team of the Federation delegation in the Dominican Republic. The meeting was headed by Walter Cotte (Regional Director for America of the IFRC), Mrs. Ines Brill (Cluster Chief for the region of Haiti, Dominican Republic and […]

Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent), Dr. Ligia Leroux (President of the Dominican Red Cross), Mr. Walter Cotte (Director of the IFRC Region of America), Mrs. Ines Brill (Chief of the Cluster for Haiti, Dominican Republic and Cuba of the IFRC), visited the Minister of […]

On October 24, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) met with the President of the National Society Dr. Ligia Leroux and the National Council of the Dominican Red Cross. Later, an explanation to Dr. Villarroel was given of the modern 911 ambulance program nationwide. […]

On October 22, 2018 Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC), held an informative meeting with the entire team of the Federation delegation for Haiti. Said meeting was led by Mrs. Ines Brill (Cluster Chief for the region of Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cuba), where diverse topics were analyzed, among them the projects […]

Mr. Miguel Villaroel (Vice President of the Federation), arrived in the country that morning and was received in the Diplomatic Room, by the President of the CRH, monsieur Jean Pierre Guiteau and the Acting Executive Director, Mrs. Inès Brill of the Federation and. The delegation took the opportunity to present their greetings to the Chancellor […]

On October 22, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the headquarters of the Haitian Red Cross where the progress of the construction of a modern blood center and all the activities carried out by this important National Society could be observed. During that visit, he had a conversation with Dr. Jean Pierre Guiteau (President of the […]

On October 19, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the city of Kingston to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Jamaica Red Cross. The visit began with the arrival at the headquarters of the National Society, where he had a meeting with President Denis Edward and General Director Ivonne Clark and where the […]

On October 16 and 17, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the headquarters of the National Society, where held important meetings with the Finance Committee, the Executive Committee, the volunteers and the employees who work there. There it was the possible to observe the very important work carried out by this important Caribbean National Society. Later, […]

Between October 8 and 12, 2018, the Government Board of the IFRC was held in Geneva, Switzerland. In this meeting, the analysis, vision and strategies of the organization could be put into practice. Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the advisory group on the topic “Effective and efficient Humanitarian Intervention“. In the same way important decisions […]

  On September 26, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel made an institutional visit to the Andorra Red Cross, a tour of the facilities of the headquarters and could observe the development and growth of the programs that are carried out.   During this visit, a very interesting conversation was held about strengthening the institutional relationship between […]

On September 22, 2018, Dr. Villarroel held an interesting meeting with Dr. Mohamud Said (President of the Kenya Red Cross) and his Excellency Blamwel Kisuyu (Ambassador of Kenya in Spain), in the City of Valencia, Spain. In this meeting important aspects of interest in the humanitarian and sports area were analyzed for the International Federation […]

Between July 18 and 19, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel accompanied the President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Dr. Francesco Rocca to visit the National Society of the Canadian Red Cross. This meeting was held with Mr. Conrad Sauve (President and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross) Gavin Gales (Chairman […]

Between June 25 and 29, 2018, the IFRC Government Board was held in Geneva, Switzerland. In this meeting, the analysis, vision and strategies of the organization could be put into practice. Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the advisory group on the topic “Effective and efficient Humanitarian Intervention“. In the same way important decisions were taken […]

June 19, Dr. Miguel Villarroel made a visit to the headquarters of the National Society of the Panamanian Red Cross, where he could observe both administrative and operational operation of the same. Then he was able to hold an institutional meeting with the President of that National Society, Mr. Jaime Fernández. Likewise, Dr. Villarroel participated […]

June 18, 2018 Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the National Meeting of Directors of Integral Risk Management of Disasters of the Colombian Red Cross held on June 18-19 in Cartagena (Colombia). He was also able to have a conversation with the Colombian Red Cross President, Mrs. Judith Carvajal. In the same way, he participated in […]

June 4, Dr. Miguel Villarroel met with Dr. Francisco López Varas (PhD) Dean of the Faculty of Physical Activity, Sports and Physiotherapy Sciences of the European University of Madrid. At that meeting, progress was made in the analysis of possible mutual collaboration between the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the […]

During May 15 and 17, 2018, in Panama City, Panama, the meeting of the Inter-American Regional Committee of the Red Cross (CORI) was held, with the participation of 32 national societies of the continent. Important decisions of interest were made to the National Societies of the Continent.

On May 13, 2018, Dr. Villarroel held an interesting meeting with Mrs. Ligia Leroux (President of the Dominican Red Cross), in the City of Miami, Florida, United States of America. In this meeting, important aspects of interest for the continent could be analyzed.

On May 11 Dr. Miguel Villarroel made a visit to different headquarters of the National Society of the Costa Rican Red Cross, where he could observe both administrative and operational operation of the same. Then he was able to hold an institutional meeting with the President of that National Society, Mr. Glauco Quesada. Finally doctor […]

On May 10, Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the National Society of the Salvadoran Red Cross, where he had an interesting meeting with the president and maximum leader of that National Society Dr. José Benjamín Ruiz, who was accompanied by the other members of his board of directors. There I was able to observe the magnificent […]

On May 9 Dr. Miguel Villarroel made a visit to the National Society of the Guatemalan Red Cross, where he held an Institutional meeting with the President, Mrs. Annabella Folgar Bonilla, also visited the Medical Center, the Institute of Integral Training (IFI) and to all the staff of the Headquarters of that National Society.

On May 8, the World Red Cross Day, Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited Guatemala City, where he attended to the Efrain Recinos National Theater, to pay a well-deserved tribute to Mrs. Annabella Folgar Bonilla, (President of the Guatemalan Red Cross), for her tireless work to alleviate human suffering.

During the days of May 2 to 4, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the 10th European Conference of Almaty, in Kazakhstan. This conference counted with the participation of 53 National Societies of the European continent. In it, topics of great interest to the Movement were discussed, such as “Positioning of National Societies and relevance […]

On March 2, 2018, Dr. Villarroel visited the headquarters of the Russian Red Cross in the city of Moscow. He held a meeting and talks with managers and staff of the National Society headed by its President Mrs. Raisa Lukotzova and the Director of International Relations Sergey Kovet. Members of the delegation of the IFRC […]

On March 2, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC), held an informative meeting with the Head of the European Federation Region Mr. Simon Missiri and his team, among which were Messrs. Cristopher Lobry-Boulanger and Kari Isomaa. In this meeting, diverse topics were analyzed and the projects to be carried out during 2018.

The vice president of the International Federation of National Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, is the first foreigner to receive the certificate of Russian blood donation from the president of the Russian Red Cross, Mrs. Raisa Lukuttsova.

On March 1, 2018, a round table was held on “Global and regional aspects of migration – humanitarian challenges and their cooperation“, the round table was held in Moscow, Russia. This event was held with the organization of the Russian Red Cross and with the support of the Italian Red Cross, the International Federation of […]

Between February 12 and 15, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC, America) participated with the President of the IFRC, Mr. Francesco Rocca and 3 other members of the Board of Government of the Federation Mr. Keren Kirit (Vice President of the IFRC, Europe) and representatives of the Governing Board Sara Fowler (Canada) and […]

On Friday, February 9, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies), held a meeting with the President of the Kyrgyz Red Crescent, Mr. Azamat Baialinov. At that meeting, was analyzed the situation of the national societies of the region and the work that the IFRC […]

Between January 29 and February 2, 2018, the Extraordinary Induction Government Board of the IFRC was held in Geneva, Switzerland. In this induction meeting it was possible to analyze the vision and strategies that would be carried out. In the same way, importants decisions were taken in favor of the organization.

On January 27, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross) held a meeting with his Holiness Pope Francis, in the Vatican, in the framework of the celebration of volunteering and the activities developed by the Italian Red Cross. It was attended by the President of the International Federation of […]

On January 12, 2018, Representatives of the Peruvian Red Cross (Filial Chiclayo) gave significant recognition to Dr. Miguel Villarroel Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for their invaluable support in the development of the institution.

On January 12, acknowledgment and congratulations were given by Mr. Mayor José González Ramírez of the District Municipality of Pimentel to Dr. Miguel Villarroel for his contribution to the development and welfare of the community and who collaborate to promote development in the District of Pimentel.

On January 12, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel accompanied by the President of the Peruvian Red Cross Miss Josefina García, moved to San Martin de Malingas, Tambogrande, Piuria, where a lot of 69 temporary accommodations were delivered, with medical assistance and social housing. In this act the Mayor Dr. Gabriel Madrid Orue participated, who effective the […]

On January 11 in the town of Eustaquio Cisneros, Municipality of Cura – Mora, Piura, Peru was awarded recognition as an illustrious visitor to the Municipality to Dr. Miguel Villarroel for his great work and contribution to improve the quality of life of the population of the District of Cura Mori, Province of Piura.

On January 11, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel accompanied by the President of the Peruvian Red Cross Ms. Josefina Garcia, moved to the headquarters of the Piura subsidiary where they had an interview with Mrs. Silvia Silva, president of (Filial Piura). Later, they moved to the town of Nuevo Chato Chico, Cura Mori, Piura, where the […]

On January 10, 2018, the President of the Peruvian Red Cross gave recognition to Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent) in gratitude for their friendship and invaluable support in the development of the institution.

On January 10, 2018, Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the IFRC), held an informative meeting with the Chief of the Federation for the Andean countries, Mr. Michele Detomaso and his team. In this meeting, diverse topics were analyzed, among them the projects executed in 2017 and the projects to be carried out during 2018.

On January 10, 2018, Dr. Villarroel visited the headquarters of the Peruvian Red Cross in the city of Lima. He held a meeting and talks with the staff of the National Society headed by its General Director Mr. Merban López.

On January 10, 2018, in the city of Lima, Peru, a meeting was held between Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice President of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent national Societies) and Mr. Philippe Guinand (Head of the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Lima, Peru.) In this […]

The vice president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and president of the Venezuelan Business Club, Dr. Miguel Ángel Villarroel, has undertaken a collection of toys in order to donate them to the neediest children. The collection has been carried out through the different Christmas Cocktails organized by the institution […]

On December 8, 2017, the lawyer Pedro Emilio Diaz, President of the Red Cross, Lara Section, granted the recognition “Dr. Agustin Zubillaga” medal mention, to Dr. Miguel Villarroel, for his distinguished work that has rendered in benefit of the community and institution.

On December 8, 2017, Dr. Carlos Montiel, President of the Zulia Red Cross, awarded Dr. Miguel Villarroel the Order Adolfo D’Empaire, in recognition of his humanitarian merits and the support he has given in all moment to fulfill the activity of the Red Cross of the Zulia State.

On Friday, December 8, 2017, an Ordinary Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross was held, with the participation of most of the Chapter of the National Society. In that meeting, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated as vice president of the institution and Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Topics […]

The International Organization of Human Rights (OIDDH), awarded the distinction for the extensive humanitarian work in favor of Human Rights The Vice President of the International Federation of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Dr. Miguel Villarroel Sierraalta, was honored with the Martin Luther King Order, in his first class, on December 7, […]

On December 6, 2017, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the giving of the diploma of the master degree to Students of the School of Medicine of the Venezuelan Red Cross. The ceremony was held at the Auditórium of the headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross in the city of Caracas. The students were graduates of […]

On December 5, 2017, on the occasion of the celebration of the “International Volunteer Day” was interviewed in the tv program “Brújula Internacional”, by the Venezuelan television, Globovisión, Dr. Miguel Villarroel. This program, moderated and directed by Ambassador Julio Cesar Pineda, deals with issues related to the activity of the Red Cross and Red Crescent […]

On December 2, 2017, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, visited the headquarters of the chapter of Puerto Rico of the American Red Cross. During this visit, he was able to observe the multiple operations carried out by this national society after the devastating hurricane María. The team consisting of Keith Alvey (Chief of Operations) and Lee Vanessa […]

Between December 1 and 2, 2017, Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the National Society of Dominica, accompanied by Mr. Phillip Whaite (President of the Dominican Red Cross), Mr. Michael Joseph (President of the Red Cross of Antigua and Barbuda and Representative of the Governing Board), Mr. Steve (Chief of Operations of the IFRC) and Mr. Harold Brook (Representative […]

On November 30, 2017, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, made the First official visit as Vice President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, to the National Society of Antigua and Barbuda. During this visit, Dr. Villarroel met with Mr. Michael Joseph, President of the Red Cross of Antigua and Barbuda, where he […]

From November 6 to 9, 2017, the XXI General Assembly of the International Federation of National Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent took place in the city of Antalya, Turkey. Dr. Miguel Angel Villarroel Sierraalta, has been elected with 109 votes in favor to represent America as vice president of the International Federation […]

On November 7 in the city of Antalya Turkey, the Venezuelan Red Cross, through its President Dr. Mario Villarroel and the Vice President of the International Federation of National Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, awarded the highest distinction of the Venezuelan Red Cross, the Augusto Pinaud decoration to Mr. […]

On November 3 in the city of Antalya Turkey, the Venezuelan Red Cross, through Dr. Miguel Villarroel, vice president of the National Society, grants recognition to the Red Cross of Vanuatu on the celebration of its 35th anniversary, by to stimulate and facilitate continuously and in all its forms the humanitarian action with a view […]

On Friday, November 3, 2017, Dr. Miguel Villarroel, attended as a guest at the Conference of the National Societies of the Red Cross of the Countries of the Asia-Pacific, held in Antalya, Turkey. With the participation of all the National Societies of the region and topics of vital importance for the future of the same […]

A meeting was held on 16 October 2017 with the Secretary-General and CEO of the Singapore Red Cross, Mr. Benjamin William, with Ms Charis CHAN, Head of the International Department of the Red Cross of Singapore and Dr. Miguel Villarroel, vice president of the Venezuelan Red Cross, where important points were analyzed concerning the future […]

On October 13, 2017, a meeting was held with Deputy National Chairman and Art Advisor – Datuk Wira Dr Hj Bahari bin Datuk Abu Mansor – with the Secretary General – Dato Sayed A. Rahman bin Sayed Mohd – with National Vice Chairman & National Committee & Publicity Committee – Dato’Hj Nasir Mustafa – with […]

On 11 October 2017, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, a meeting was held with the Deputy Secretary-General for International Affairs, Mr. Fahad Addelrahman, Sultan, with the Consultant of the International Department, Dr. Abdel Karim Bensiali and Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice-President of the Venezuelan Red Cross, where important points were analyzed concerning the future of […]

On August 7th, 2017, in Panama City, Panama, a meeting with the Regional Director of the Red Cross and Red Crescent International Societies for America, Mr. Walter Cotte; Mr. Stephan Sakalian; Dr. Mario Villarroel, President of the Venezuelan Red Cross; Dr. Miguel Villarroel, Vice-President of the Venezuelan Red Cross among other valuable delegates of said […]

The Italian Red Cross organized special events on June 24th and 26th to commemorate the battle of Solferino. Said event culminated with “la Fiaccolata”, a vigil and 10 Km march attended by ove 10.000 people.

On May 26th and 27th, 2017, in the city of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic took place the Regional Inter-American Red Cross Committee meeting (CORI). 29 National Societies from said continent were present. Important decisions were made regarding the future of our Continent and the Movement.

On April 9th and 12th, 2017, on Abijen, Côte d’Ivoire took place the IX Pan African Conference (Investing on Africa). Dr. Miguel Villarroel (Vice-President of the Venezuelan Red Cross) represented the only National Society of the American Continent present on said conference.

Dr. Miguel Villarroel, participated in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Panamanian Red Cross. This event was attended by most of the National Societies of the Continent. Likewise, at the gala dinner hosted by the Panamanian Red Cross, the President of the Republic, Juan Carlos Varela, was present.

On Saturday, June 18, 2016, elections were held for the Governing Board of the Sectional Executive Committee of the Capital District of the Venezuelan Red Cross. In this electoral process, Dr. Miguel A. Villarroel Sierraalta was ratified as Second Vice – President of the Venezuelan Red Cross for the period 2016 – 2018. In this […]

On June 17th 2016 an Ordinary Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross was held, with the participation of the majority of the National Society Committees.At that meeting, Dr. Villarroel participated as Vice President of the institution. Topics of great interest to the Venezuelan Red Cross were discussed.

December 4-9, 2015, Geneva, Switzerland The 20th General Assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies was held in Geneva, Switzerland, fromDecember 4 to 9, 2015. Dr. M. Villarroel attended the meeting accompanied by the Red Cross Venezuelan Delegation.

On June 19th, 2015, an Ordinary Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross was held, with the participation of all National Society Committees. At this meeting, chaired by Dr. Villarroel, topics of great interest to the Venezuelan Red Cross were discussed.

Between March 27th and 29th, 2015, the XX Inter American Conference of the Red Cross was held in the city of Houston, USA. With the participation of 34 National Societies from the American continent and many guests from different parts of the world the conference was successfully developed. The opening ceremony was attended by the President of […]

November 12 -17, 2014, Sydney, Australia The 19th General Assembly of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies was held in Sydney, Australia, from November 12 to 17, 2014. Dr. Villarroel attended the meeting accompanied by the Red Cross Venezuelan Delegation.

During the 17th and 19th of October of 2014 the Conference of Rome was carried out, in that city. With the participation of more than 20 National Societies of the world, the Conference was successfully developed, which was presided over by the President of the Italian Red Cross Don Francesco Rocca and Vice-President of the International […]

On Saturday, July 12th, 2014, the elections of the Governing Board of the Sectional Executive Committee of the Capital District of the Venezuelan Red Cross were held. In this electoral process Dr. Mario E. Villarroel Lander was confirmed as President of the Venezuelan Red Cross for the period 2014 – 2016. Dr. Miguel Villarroel was elected […]

June 4-6, 2014, Florence, Italy The 9th Regional Conference of the IFRC European Countries was held from June 4 to 6 in Florence, Italy. The Italian Red Cross National Society hosted the meeting. Representatives of 53 European National Societies attended the meeting, as well as representatives from other continents. Based on the Federation Global Agenda, the […]

April 23-24, 204, San Salvador, El Salvador From April 23 to 24, Dr. Villarreol visited the city of San Salvador (El Salvador). As President of the Latin American Red Cross Committee (CLARC), he chaired the meeting that gathered leaders from the Latin American National Societies. The vast majority of National Societies from the region attended […]

October, 12, 2013 On the 12th of October 2013, Dr. M.Villarroel met with representatives from National Societies from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia and Slovenia during the Second Meeting of former Yugoslavia Countries held in Slovenia. This was the opportunity for Dr. Villarroel to outline some of his ideas about the future of the […]

Between October 4th and 5th, 2013, the meeting of the American countries was held in the city of Miami, Florida, United States of America. The meeting was attended by 33 National Societies of the continent, which worked mainly with the Red Cross Chapter of South Florida, State of Florida, in the search for joint solutions […]

September, 13, 2013 The President of the Venezuelan Red Cross, Dr. M. Villarroel, visited the city of Istanbul, where he held conversations with several leading figures of the Turkish Red Crescent. The delegation of this National Society was integrated by prominent figures of the Board. The main topics addressed by the meeting were the forthcoming […]

Dr. Villarroel visited the city of Bishkek, in Kyrgyzstan, on the 11th and the 12th of September 2013, where he attended a meeting with leaders from National Societies of Central Asia. Representatives of Societies from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan attended the meeting where they analyzed various substantive matters related to the future of our Federation.

(July 11-12, 2013) The National Convention of the Venezuelan Red Cross was held on July 11 and 12 in Cumana, Sucre State, with the participation of the Presidents and Representatives of all the Sectional Executive Committees of the country and all the National Directors of the National Society. Important matters related to the programs advanced […]

(July 9 and 10, 2013) Between July 9 and 10, 2013, the Venezuelan Red Cross received the visit of a delegation of the Red Crescent national society of Iran,  in which they exchanged a number of ideas that contributed to continue with the excellent relationship established between these two sister national societies, which signed a […]

Between June 22 and 25, Dr. Villarroel Lander, visited  Nairobi, Kenya, to participate in the 7th NEPARC (New Partnership for African Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies) Regional Conference. The conference was attended by the top authorities of the Federation and the presidents and representatives of 35 national societies from Africa and other continents, who […]

April the 21st and the 24th, 2013 The 8th Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Conference was held from the 21st to the 24th of April, 2013, in Tehran, the Islamic Republic of Iran. Countries of the region attended the meeting, with the participation of 20 National Societies from the Arab world and other National Societies from all five […]

April the 8th, 201  Dr. Villarroel visited the Portuguese Red Cross located in Lisbon, where he held talks of great interest with the President of this National Society, Luis Eduardo da Silva Barbosa, the Vice-President, Ambassador Leonardo Mathias and the Director-General, Luis Nevoa. They exchanged ideas about the future of the International Federation of the […]

April the 5th and the 6th, 2013 The Rome Conference was held on the 5th and the 6th of April 2013, with the participation of 12 African National Societies, 6 Latin American and Caribbean National Societies, and several European National Societies invited as observers. This conference was a successful event which dwelt on the future cooperation among National […]

January the 28th and the 29th, 2013 The President of the Venezuelan Red Cross held very important discussions about the future of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies with the President of the German Red Cross, Dr. Rudolf Seiters, the Vice-President Volkmar Schön, the Secretary General, Dr. Clemens Graf Von Waldburg-Zeil and […]

The VIII Pan African Conference was held in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia from October 22 to 24, 2012. During the conference, 53 National Societies of the continent expressed their humanitarian priorities in Africa and established a 4-year agenda for the region.

On August 15, Dr. Miguel Villarroel participated in the development of an extensive program of activities to commemorate the 85th Anniversary of the Dominican Red Cross in the city of Santo Domingo. These events were chaired by the distinguished president of that institution, Dr. Ligia Leroux de Ramirez.  The Dominican Red Cross received in Santo […]

24-26 June 2012  Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the city of Tehran (Islamic Republic of Iran). 
During the visit he met with the President of the Red Crescent in that country, Dr. Abolhasan Faghih. 
Later he visited the Museum of the Red Crescent of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 
Also held the meeting with Secretary General […]

On May 25, 26 and 27 of the current year, the XXV National Convention of the Venezuelan Red Cross was held in Caracas. This is the highest decision – making organ of the National Association. It was presided by Dr. Mario Villarroel Lander, President of the Venezuelan Red Cross, and was attended by the members […]

Between the 4th and 5th of October of 2012, the meeting of countries of the Americas was held in the city of Miami, Florida, United States of America. Said meeting had the attendance of more than 30 National Societies, who mainly worked with the Red Cross Chapters of Great Miami and Keys areas, Florida State, […]

Entre el Between the 13th and 16th of March of 2012, the XIX Inter – American Conference of the Red Cross Societies in the city of Montrouis, Haiti was held. With the participation of 34 national societies of the American continent and many guests from different parts of the world, the Conference was successfully developed. […]

Representatives of more than 180 National Societies of the movement gathered in Geneva to discuss on topics of great importance for the International Federation.

On the 12th of November of 2011, a Regular National Directive Board Committee of the Venezuelan Red Cross, with the attendance of representatives of all Section Executive Committees of the National Society. In said meeting, presided by Dr. Villarroel, topics of great interest for the Venezuelan Red Cross were debated.

In the city of Quito, Ecuador, the International Course of Formation and Development of National Societies of the Red Cross in Latin America was held with a program containing matters related to Human Rights, Sustainable Development and Public Policies in Latin America. This program was organized by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red […]

Between the 26th and 29th of September, Dr. Miguel Villarroel visited the city of Pyongyang in the Democratic People´s Republic of Korea. During his stay, he visited the Red Cross Society of the Democratic People´s Republic of Korea where he was interviewed with the Executive Vice-President of this Society, Mr. Paek Yong Ho. Afterwards, he […]

On the 30th of January of 2011, a Special Committee of Venezuelan Red Cross (C.R.V.) was held with the participation of all Committees of the National Society, in the framework of celebration of the 116 Anniversary of founding this institution. In said meeting, presided by Dr. Villarroel, topics of great interest for the C.R.V. were […]

The Conference of Asia and Pacific in the coasts of the Dead Sea was celebrated. It concluded with the unanimous approval of “Amman´s Commitments”, a clear call for action that shall guide the humanitarian program of Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies in the region for the next four years. 
More than 160 delegates […]

Between 20 and April 22 Dr. Miguel Villarroel, participated in the development of an extensive program of activities to commemorate the Centenary of the Red Cross of Ecuador in Quito.
These events were chaired by the distinguished chairman of that institution, Dr. Juan Cuevas Ortega.
The Ecuadorian Red Cross was in the city of Quito a number […]

The XVIII Inter-American Conference of National Red Cross Societies was held in Guayaquil, Ecuador, from June 4 to 7, 2007. More than 400 representatives of 35 National Societies of the Americas discussed the advances of the Movement in the continent since the last Conference held in Chile in 2003. The future of the Red Cross […]