Provide fast and efficient emergency relief

A deadly earthquake, a devastating flood ... The bad news is that disasters can happen anywhere in the world. The good news is that Red Cross is almost everywhere. This allows us to immediately spring into action on the ground and provide emergency relief . Faster and more efficiently than anyone else.

Global network

As you may know, almost every country has a Red Cross Society. This local presence makes us unique. Wherever in the world an emergency occurs, we can provide immediate assistance. Thus, no precious time is lost anywhere. In the event of a disaster, local Red Cross workers provide immediate assistance. If they deem it necessary, they can call on our worldwide network. When a request for help is made, we consider how we can best help: provide financial support, purchase and transport relief supplies, or send a special intervention team.

emergency relief who really helps

Because we always have a Red Cross Society on site, we can perfectly match our emergency relief to the needs of the affected population. In addition, we have established a code of conduct for relief efforts in disaster areas to ensure that the assistance provided is as ethical and efficient as possible. We also systematically evaluate our relief actions to help even more effectively.

Providing immediate help, including silent disasters

Thanks to our emergency relief fund, we have money quickly available to launch relief operations immediately. We also use our emergency fund for silent disasters - emergencies that never make the world news and for which it is difficult to raise money.

Trying to prevent disasters

After a disaster, we stay on the ground. We participate in long-term recovery. In high-risk areas, we help the population prepare for potential disasters, as well as avoid disasters and reduce their impact. For example, by building hurricane-resistant houses.