National Societies and governments
The work of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is made possible in large part by the contributions of National Societies and their respective governments.
The work of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is made possible in large part by the contributions of National Societies and their respective governments.
The world is facing increasingly frequent and complex humanitarian and development issues. To address them, we need coordinated action from a diverse range of actors—including the private sector.
The IFRC supports our 191 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world to fulfil their full potential as effective local humanitarian actors. We are committed to supporting their long-term development and programmes. And we tailor our support to each National Society's contexts, needs and priorities.
The IFRC and our member National Societies are training community-based health workers and volunteers to deliveressential community healthservices. In doing so, we’re addressing the global shortage of health care workers and contributing to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) and universal health coverage (UHC) agenda.
The IFRC is one of the biggest community-based disaster risk reduction actors in the world. Together with our 191 National Societies, we help communities around the world to reduce their risks, protect themselves and prepare for emergencies.
To deliver sustained, relevant and principled humanitarian action, National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies need a strong statutory or constitutional base fit for the 21st century.
The IFRC has set up an alumni association for the thousands of dedicated colleagues who have given a significant part of their lives to the IFRC—whether at headquarters, on mission or in country.
The IFRC is well aware of a number of fraudulent schemes using the IFRC, Red Cross or Red Crescent name. This page lists examples of schemes that have come to our attention. Please note that all legitimate IFRC email addresses end in @ifrc.organd the only source of valid information about the IFRC is our official website.If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of any communication regarding the IFRC, please contact us [email protected]
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