Who we are
The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is one of the 186 Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies. The American Red Cross is dedicated to the Fundamental Principles of the Movement, participates in all activities of the Movement, supports the role of the ICRC in conflict areas, and works alongside other national societies in the International Federation and in bilateral arrangements on a wide variety of relief and development activities.
American Red Cross International Services
American Red Cross is committed to helping vulnerable people around the world prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies, and life-threatening health conditions. Through the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's network of 97 million volunteers located in nearly every country in the world, we are uniquely positioned to save lives.
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The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
The International Committee of the Red Cross
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
The International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world with a presence and activities in almost every country. It is unified and guided by seven Fundamental Principles. All Red Cross and Red Crescent activities have one central purpose: to help those who suffer, without discrimination whether during conflict, in response to natural or man-made disasters, or to alleviate the suffering brought by conditions of chronic poverty.
The International Committee of the Red Cross
Established in 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is at the origin of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The ICRC is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusive humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Founded in 1919, the International Federation is a coalition of individual Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies that coordinates relief efforts throughout the world caused by natural disaster. Currently, the Federation comprises 185 Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies, a Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland and regional delegations strategically located to support activities around the world.
The National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Together, the National Societies have 97 million members and volunteers and assist some 233 million beneficiaries each year. The promotion of humanitarian values is an intrinsic part of all Red Cross and Red Crescent activities. They also promote awareness of international humanitarian law and advocate internationally through the International Federation and with the International Committee of the Red Cross. Each country is allowed to charter only one Red Cross or Red Crescent society within its territory.
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