Stretching back as far as 1954, our partnership with the British Red Cross is one of the longest charity partnerships in the world.
The Wollo region of Ethiopioa was hit by drought and a plague of locusts.
In response to an appeal from the Ethiopian Red Cross, a fleet of Defenders was deployed to transport doctors and help set up clinics in the affected areas, as well deliver three tonnes of medicine donated
Teaming up with the Red Crescent Society of Tajikistan and the Finnish Red Cross, a project was launched to address the issue that only 49% of the rural population and 55% of schools had access to safe drinking water.
Together, thousands were educated in first aid, health, and hygiene, providing clean water to 15,000 people.
70 years is just the start of the journey. Defender is currently supporting five flagship projects centred around disaster preparedness and resilience around the world.