The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Socities is the world's largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
Founded in 1919, the International Federation comprises 186 member Red Cross and Red Crescent Socities, a Secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. The are more National Societies in formation. The Red Crescent is used in place of the Red Cross in many Islamic countries.
The Federation's vision:
We strive, through
voluntary action, for a
world of empowered
communities, better able to
address human suffering
and crises with hope,
respect for dignity and a
concern for equity
The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people. Vulnerable people are those who are
at great risk from situations that threaten their survival, or their capacity to live with an acceptable level
of social and economic security and human dignity. Often, these are victims of natural disasters, poverty brought about by socio-economic crises, refugees, and victims od health emergencies.
By mobilizing the power of humanity. with the application of the Fundamental Principals of the Red Cross/Red Cerscent while focussing on four coure areas of programming.
The Guyana Red Cross Society was Established in 1948 as a branch of the Bristish Red Cross and in 1967 after
Guyana gained its independence the name changed from the Bristish Red Cross to the Guyana red Cross Society- (Act No. 25 of 1967). And It's 63 Years since the Red Cross has been Established in Guyana.
The aim of the Guyana Red Cross is to influence the behavoiur of the people we work with, through a better understanding of the fundamental Principals and Humanitarian values.
The three main target groups are those working within Red Cross Red Cerscent Societies, public and private authorities, and members of the communities where we work.
