Fortnite, an episode of the game with the Red Cross

The International Red Cross and the creators of Fortnite, the popular online game, have officially launched 'Liferun', an episode of the video game that simulates the organization's activities around the world. To baptize him, reports a CRI release, three very popular gamers on the platform, Dr. Lupo, One Shot Gurl and Lachlan Power, during a convention in San Antonio. The game, the Red Cross explains, was developed to highlight four activities that the organization carries out in 80 countries, aid to populations in difficulty, the reconstruction of essential infrastructures, the removal of mines and the distribution of humanitarian aid in emergencies.

Instead of competing with each other, players can work together to complete missions and save lives. At the debut 'Liferun' it had over 700 thousand views on Twitch, the gaming platform. "The International Red Cross recognizes the growing importance of the gamer community - explains CIF communication director Jennifer Hauseman -. Video games have always been one of the most important entertainments, and we know that many of the players are also future soldiers, officers. , members of armed groups, CEOs, lawyers and political leaders. We need to talk to them in ever smarter ways to explain that civilians suffer a lot in conflicts. "