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International Services
The American Red Cross helps vulnerable people
around the world to prevent, prepare for, and respond
to disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies, and
life-threatening health conditions.
The American Red Cross accomplishes this goal by
working within the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement—the world’s largest humanitarian
network with more than 180 Red Cross and Red
Crescent national societies and more than 100 million
volunteers. In all our work, we abide by the seven
fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality,
neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and
universality.
The American Red Cross helps vulnerable people
around the world to prevent, prepare for, and respond
to disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies, and
life-threatening health conditions.
The American Red Cross accomplishes this goal by
working within the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement—the world’s largest humanitarian
network with more than 180 Red Cross and Red
Crescent national societies and more than 100 million
volunteers. In all our work, we abide by the seven
fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality,
neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and
universality.
The American Red Cross works to build the local capacities of our partner Red
Cross and Red Crescent societies by strengthening their leadership, financial
management, volunteer networks, and technical capabilities. We also work with
our Movement partners to train and organize volunteers and educate
communities to empower them with the skills and knowledge they need to help
themselves. To ensure that programs are comprehensive, the American Red
Cross establishes partnerships with other public and private organizations
whose capabilities strengthen and complement our initiatives.
International Services initiatives focus on primary health care, emergency
response and preparedness, restoring family links, and the dissemination of
international humanitarian law. For each of these priority areas, we promote
cost-effective, community-based programs, which target large numbers of
people with humanitarian aid that is rapid, effective, and large-scale.
The American Red Cross is currently working with our partner Red Cross and
Red Crescent societies on projects related to health, nutrition, water and
sanitation, and disaster preparedness throughout the world.
Cross and Red Crescent societies by strengthening their leadership, financial
management, volunteer networks, and technical capabilities. We also work with
our Movement partners to train and organize volunteers and educate
communities to empower them with the skills and knowledge they need to help
themselves. To ensure that programs are comprehensive, the American Red
Cross establishes partnerships with other public and private organizations
whose capabilities strengthen and complement our initiatives.
International Services initiatives focus on primary health care, emergency
response and preparedness, restoring family links, and the dissemination of
international humanitarian law. For each of these priority areas, we promote
cost-effective, community-based programs, which target large numbers of
people with humanitarian aid that is rapid, effective, and large-scale.
- Primary health care – Our primary health initiatives focus on reducing
child mortality, improving maternal health, and combating infectious
diseases.
- Emergency response and preparedness – Our emergency response
activities focus on relief supply distribution, water and sanitation services,
and family linking. We also implement disaster preparedness programs to
create more resilient communities with decreased dependence on
external relief assistance.
- Restoring family links – In collaboration with the International
Committee of the Red Cross and more than 180 national societies, the
American Red Cross works to locate loved ones who are missing due to
war, natural disaster, or civil unrest and sends Red Cross messages
between separated family members.
- Dissemination of International Humanitarian Law – The American
Red Cross educates the American public about the guiding principles of
international humanitarian law, as set forth by the Geneva Conventions of
1949.
The American Red Cross is currently working with our partner Red Cross and
Red Crescent societies on projects related to health, nutrition, water and
sanitation, and disaster preparedness throughout the world.
What is the Measles Initiative?
The Measles Initiative, launched in
2001, is a long-term commitment and
partnership among leaders in public
health and supports the goal of
reducing measles deaths globally by
90% by 2010 compared to 2000
estimates. Measles Initiative partners
include the American Red Cross, UN
Foundation, CDC, World Health
Organization, and UNICEF.
The Measles Initiative, launched in
2001, is a long-term commitment and
partnership among leaders in public
health and supports the goal of
reducing measles deaths globally by
90% by 2010 compared to 2000
estimates. Measles Initiative partners
include the American Red Cross, UN
Foundation, CDC, World Health
Organization, and UNICEF.