International Services

International Services

Helping to save lives around the world.

Helping to save lives around the world.
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Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement teams are working to bring help and hope in the aftermath of earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

Read about the disaster response in Venezuela and Colombia.

Each year, disasters, crises and disease devastate millions of people. As part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, Red Cross and Red Crescent teams provide relief and hope in nearly every corner of the globe. Volunteers often come from the communities they serve, making us powerful change-makers. Together, Red Cross and Red Crescent teams not only respond to emergencies—such as earthquakes, droughts, and health epidemics—but also help neighborhoods prepare for future disasters, reconnect families separated by conflict, migration and other crises, and ensure that children receive the vaccines they need to stay healthy. The American Red Cross strives to be a trusted partner within the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, collectively transforming locally led management of humanitarian crises around the world.

Learn more about the reach of the Global Red Cross Red Crescent network.

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Make a Global Impact

Help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to American Red Cross International Services, which will provide immediate and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance, and other support to those in need.

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“Every day, people across the country and around the world turn to the Red Cross for help in the face of emergencies. We at the Red Cross are driven every day by our mission to alleviate suffering in those situations."

– Jarrett Barrios, senior vice president, International Services and Service to the Armed Forces for the American Red Cross.

Giving Hope Worldwide

The scope of our mission is vast, with millions of volunteers in countries across the globe working to help save lives.
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Over 16 Million

volunteers worldwide

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191 Countries

with a Red Cross or Red Crescent society

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1 in 65 People

around the world helped by the Red Cross or Red Crescent each year

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150+ Years

of aid to the most vulnerable

Delivering International Aid

From Latin America and Africa to Asia and Europe, the American Red Cross helps people in some of the world’s most at-risk communities. This work is powered by the generosity of volunteers and donors.
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Over 4 Billion

children vaccinated through measles and rubella campaigns since 2001

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More Than 130 Million

people benefiting from American Red Cross international assistance

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More Than 1,100

families reconnected internationally with support of the American Red Cross

Putting Our Mission Into Action

The American Red Cross and its Movement partners work every day to provide relief to around globe.
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Movement Transformation >

 

 

We work collectively with the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, scalability and accountability of global operations and systems.

Movement Transformation>>

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Building Safer Communities >

 

 

We work alongside National Societies to foster a culture of preparedness that reduces vulnerability to climate related and other natural disasters.

Building Safer Communities>>

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Restoring Family Links >

 

 

We partner with local Red Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world to locate missing loved ones separated by international conflict, disaster, migration or other humanitarian emergencies or crises.

Restoring Family Links>>

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Responding to International Disasters & Crises >

 

 

We contribute to international disaster responses through financial contributions and the deployment of disaster specialists to support other national Red Cross societies leading local relief efforts on the ground.

Responding to International Disasters & Crises>>

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Elimination of Measles &
Rubella >

 

 

Since 2001, the American Red Cross and our partners in the Measles & Rubella Partnership have played a pivotal role in the effort to eliminate measles and rubella worldwide.

Elimination of Measles & Rubella>>

"What I envision in the future is to have children with social awareness … with a lot of knowledge and the ability to act in an emergency, because we know well that we are in a vulnerable area."

– Leandra Estela Garcia, lead teacher in La Barranca, Guatemala

Our Work Around the World

From national society partnerships that foster a culture of preparedness that reduces vulnerability to disasters, to providing financial assistance and technical expertise following international disasters and crises, to our efforts alongside partners to eliminate measles and rubella, explore our work in communities across the globe.
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Learn More

View our collection of videos and news stories to understand the impact of our vital work.

Videos

News

Three people, one in a black shirt, mask and baseball cap and two with Red Cross vests can be seen climbing amongst rubble from the earthquake.
Venezuela: Red Cross Movement Responds in the Aftermath of Back-to-Back Earthquakes
July 31, 2026
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World Refugee Day: Sujata Pokharel Brings a Lifetime of Community to Restoring Family Links
June 19, 2026
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World Red Cross Red Crescent Day: Across borders, cultures, and crises, Patrick Cheah finds a shared humanity
May 08, 2026
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How Dr. Felix Amate Brings Lifesaving Vaccines to Chad’s Most Remote Regions
April 24, 2026
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Join Us

You can take action to help save lives and give hope to people around the world.
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Help Map the World

From your home computer, you can help ensure that disaster responders get relief to the people who need it – even in the world’s most remote areas.

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Get Involved

Support our international work from your community: support our measles campaigns or help reconnect families after international crises.

Find Out How
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Get Social With Us

Become a digital advocate on social media to support the Red Cross mission. Host an online fundraiser to help people in need.
 

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Donate

Help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to American Red Cross International Services.

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