IFRC

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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The world's largest humanitarian organization.

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Ever get called out for tweeting too much?

Yes. I went over board in the first two weeks we explored Twitter.

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What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?

With the many Red Cross and Red Crescent branches and National Societies around the world.

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How do you use Twitter in your professional life?

To show what the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is doing through its global network of volunteers.

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What inspires you to tweet?

The feedback and the comments we get. There is loads of good people out there!

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How do you make your tweets unique?

By focusing on sharing original content.

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What are six things you could never do without?

There are seven: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

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Why'd you start tweeting?

To quickly share links to current information, e.g. when we have new information about a natural disaster.

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What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?

I refuse to shorten "Red Cross Red Crescent" to "RCRC"

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What are some big Twitter faux pas?

Links that don't work; RTing before thinking

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