What is the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement?
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a phrase that symbolizes the unity of all Red Cross work carried out by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; and national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies or their equivalents around the world, including the American Red Cross; and the Magen David Adom in Israel. Continue to International Services What is the role of Red Cross workers with the military in time of conflict? The Red Cross mission is to keep the American people in touch with their family members serving in the armed forces. To accomplish this work, Red Cross workers frequently deploy on assignment with military forces to keep the communication link operational around the clock and around the globe. Other Red Cross services are made available to military personnel on an as needed basis just as they are in the civilian communities. Continue to Military Services How are young peop
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a phrase that symbolizes the unity of all Red Cross work carried out by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; and national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies or their equivalents around the world, including the American Red Cross; and the Magen David Adom in Israel.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement) is the largest humanitarian network in the world with a presence in almost every country. The Movement has over 97 million volunteers and a global staff of 300,000 people. The Movement incorporates the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation) as well as National Societies in 185 countries, including Australian Red Cross.
Topics touched on include: • The historic roots of American Red Cross involvement overseas. • Family tracing and other international social services. • International relief and development. Day Date Time Saturday May 16, 2009 10 am – 12 noon Not scheduled at this time. Please check back in December for the Winter/Spring schedule.
