International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Search :


World Red Cross Red Crescent Day 2009

May 8 is an opportunity to pay tribute to the tremendous, life-saving work of millions of dedicated staff and volunteers worldwide. This World Red Cross Red Crescent Day also marks the official launch of Our world. Your move.

World Red Cross Red Crescent Day 2009
Our world. Your move.
Latest Red Cross Red Crescent news

 
H1N1 virus: volunteer par excellenceH1N1 virus: volunteer par excellence
Raúl started out as a Red Cross volunteer back in 1950 at the age of 15.
 
90th anniversary of the IFRC90th anniversary of the IFRC
The IFRC was founded on 5 May 1919. Today, it is the world’s largest humanitarian network.

Our world. Your move.
TOP ISSUES
Fundamental principles Why we are different
The seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement explained.
Law and legal issues in disasters Law and legal issues
 International disaster response poses many legal challenges. A comprehensive overview.
Road safety
Road safety
Road accidents have a devastating impact on families worldwide. The IFRC strives to make roads safer.
Horn of Africa : food crisis
Horn of Africa : food crisis
The Red Cross Red Crescent appeals for 113 million Swiss Francs to assist 2.2 million people.
Tsunami operation Tsunami operation
Find out how the Red Cross Red Crescent continues to assist people affected by the tsunami.
Latest appeals and reports
GET INVOLVED
Donate online | Bank transfer Donate online | Bank transfer
Become a volunteer Become a volunteer
Youth activities Youth activities
Contact your National Society Contact your National Society
AddThis Social Bookmark Button
Photo galleries
OUR PROGRAMMES
Our activities are funded by appeals. They focus on three key areas:
- health and care
- disaster management
- promoting humanitarian principles and values
Plan and budget 2009-2010
Subscribe to appeals and reports by e-mail
Evaluations
Statistics
Africa Africa
Americas Americas
Asia & Pacific Asia & Pacific
Europe Europe
Middle East & North Africa Middle East & North Africa
Global Global
Contact us Site map FedNet Procurement | RSS Feeds RSS Feeds
Red Cross Red Crescent

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 186 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.