International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies facts for kids
Emblem of the IFRC
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| Abbreviation | IFRC |
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| 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 |
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Secretary General
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Jagan Chapagain |
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President
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Francesco Rocca |
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Main organ
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Governing board |
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Parent organization
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement |
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Budget
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495,444,000 CHF |
| 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.
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.
Images for kids
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Henry Pomeroy Davison, founding father of the League of Red Cross Societies
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A stamp from Turkey to support the Red Crescent, 1938
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The Federation is honored at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in 1963. From left to right: King Olav of Norway, ICRC President Léopold Boissier, and League Chairman John MacAulay.
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The International Red Cross Memorial in Solferino, Italy
See also
In Spanish: Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja para niños
