International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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 Emblem of the IFRC | |
| Abbreviation | IFRC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1919 |
| Type | Humanitarian aid organization |
| Purpose | To carry out relief operations to assist victims of disasters, and combine this with development work to strengthen the capacities of its member National Societies |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland |
Secretary General | Jagan Chapagain |
President | Francesco Rocca |
Main organ | Governing board[1] |
Parent organization | International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement |
Budget | 495,444,000 CHF[2] |
| Website | www.ifrc.org |
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is a worldwide humanitarian aid organization that reaches 160 million people each year through its 192 member National Societies.[3][4]
It acts before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people.
In 1963, it was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.[5]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "The Governing Board – IFRC". www.ifrc.org.
- ↑ "Independent Auditors' Report" (PDF). media.ifrc.org. 2017. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
- ↑ "Climate change a priority for newest Red Cross societies".
- ↑ "The International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement on the Internet". Who we are. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
- ↑ "The Nobel Peace Prize 1963". www.nobelprize.org. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
