Articles of category "British Red Cross"

Today the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement comprises the following: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCS); National Red Cross Societies worldwide. The ICRC is a neutral organization, which exclusive mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and violence. The IFRCS runs more than 80 relief operations a year and coordinates international relief provided by national societies for victims of various disasters. As each national society works to meet the local needs, services vary from country to country. Following a disaster, the British Red Cross Society works to provide for people's basic needs - food, clothing, shelter, first aid. The cooperation between national societies gives the Federation greater potential to assist those most in need.