The ICRC delegate in Sub-Equatorial Africa, Mr. G. Hoffmann, went some time ago to Mauritius, Reunion and Madagascar. He was warmly welcomed by officials and by the leaders of the Red Cross Societies in these three islands. He was able to observe at first hand the humanitarian work accomplished in these regions and the Red Cross spirit which is very much alive in that part of the world, in countries which, by reason of their geographical position, may seem especially prone to isolation. We therefore believe it interesting to summarize, from the information supplied by the ICRC delegate, some of the activities carried out by the Red Cross in these countries.