International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Humanitarian organization

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is a worldwide humanitarian aid organization that reaches 160 million people each year through its 191 member National Societies. It acts before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. It does so independently and with impartiality as to nationality, race, gender, religious beliefs, class and political opinions.

Also known as...IFRC, League of Red Cross Societies, League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)
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