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Not only is this still a thing, but it's something you help with:

http://www.redcross.org.uk/Get-involved/Volunteer/Migration-...

"When families are separated by war or disaster, our volunteers search for lost loved ones and put them back in contact."

Or, outside the UK:

http://www.redcross.org/what-we-do/international-services/re...