About International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC):
- It is the world’s largest humanitarian network.
- Founded in 1919, the Geneva-based Federation brings together 192 Red Cross and Red Crescent societies and some 100 million volunteers.
- The IFRC’s mission is to improve the situation of the most vulnerable, coordinating emergency international assistance to people affected by natural and man-made disasters, including the forcibly displaced, and in health crises.
- The Federation also helps vulnerable communities to overcome crisis and become more resilient through disaster preparedness activities.
- Its mandate includes strengthening the capacities of its member Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to conduct effective emergency relief, disaster preparedness, and health and community care programmes.
- It also represents these societies at an international level.
- The IFRC also has programs addressing the humanitarian consequences of rapid urbanization, climate change, violence and migration.
- Funding: Voluntary contributions from governments, NGOs, corporate donors, and the public.
- Relationship with ICRC: Works alongside the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which focuses on humanitarian law and aid in conflict zones.
