International Federation Of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies

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08/12/2021 - 9:22am

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) 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 IFRC comprises 187 member Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, a secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. There are more societies in formation. The Red Crescent is used in place of the Red Cross in many Islamic countries.
The IFRC vision: To inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies, with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering, and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.
The role of the IFRC
The IFRC carries out relief operations to assist victims of disasters, and combines this with development work to strengthen the capacities of its member National Societies. The IFRC's work focuses on four core areas: promoting humanitarian values, disaster response, disaster preparedness, and health and community care. Further details of this work can be found in the What we do section.
The unique network of National Societies - which cover almost every country in the world - is the IFRC's principal strength. Cooperation between National Societies gives the IFRC greater potential to develop capacities and assist those most in need. At a local level, the network enables the IFRC to reach individual communities.
The role of the secretariat in Geneva is to coordinate and mobilize relief assistance for international emergencies, promote cooperation between National Societies and represent these National Societies in the international field.
The role of the field delegations is to assist and advise National Societies with relief operations and development programmes, and encourage regional cooperation.
The IFRC, together with National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross, make up the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Acronym: 
IFRC
Organisation Type: 
International Civil Society Organisation
Founding Year: 
1919
Country of Origin: 
LB
Scope: 
National
Country/ies of Operation: 
Lebanon
Intervention Sector(s): 
Gender issues
Health
Recovery and reconstruction
Refugees
Relief Services
Contact person's position: 
Regional Human Resources Senior Officer
Contact person's email: 
Contact person's phone number: 
N/A
Address: 
Qanater Zbeidi P.O Box 113-5233
Hazmieh, Greater Beirut , Mount Lebanon
Lebanon
Mount Lebanon LB
City: 
Hazmieh, Greater Beirut
Street: 
Qanater Zbeidi
Additional: 
P.O Box 113-5233
Email: 
info@ifrc.org
Contact person's name: 
Rana al Hariri
Partnerships: 
Lebanese Red Cross, United Nations, Red Cross /Red Crescent movement and many other NGOs.

Calls

Call

To conduct a revision of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) manuals basic and advanced levels, ensuring they are up-to-date, comprehensive, and practical for use by National Societies in the MENA region.
The manual supports the effective disaster preparedness and response of the National Societies and non- movement partners and it aligns with the latest IFRC policies and strategies.

Saturday, 30 November 2024
Expired
Call

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – Global Humanitarian Services and Supply Chain Management Department, Middle East and North Africa Office is currently conducting international tender for the supply and delivery of various medical equipment and devices to Derna, Libya, as part of its humanitarian operations.

Sunday, 1 December 2024
Expired

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Press Releases

Press Release

On 18 October 2023, IFRC launched the Middle East Crisis Emergency Appeal to support the coordination and scale-up of response to the crisis, in addition to the readiness activities in neighbouring countries.

Press Release

In the wake of the dramatic escalation of hostilities in Lebanon in September, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has today launched an Emergency Appeal for 80 million Swiss Francs.

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