The world’s largest humanitarian network that reaches 150 million people in 189 National Societies through the work of over 17 million volunteers.
Together, we act before, during and after disasters and health emergencies to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people. We do so without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
Guided by Strategy 2020 – our collective plan of action to tackle the major humanitarian and development challenges of this decade – we are committed, in this fast-changing world, to ‘saving lives and changing minds’.
Our strength is in our volunteer network, our community-based expertise and our ability to give a global voice to vulnerable people. By improving humanitarian standards, working as partners in development, responding to disasters, supporting healthier and safer communities, we help reduce vulnerabilities, strengthen resilience and foster a culture of peace around the world.
Postal address
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, P.O. Box 303, CH-1211 Geneva 19, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 730 42 22
Fax: +41 730 4200
Visiting address
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Route de Pré-Bois, 1 – (IKEA building, 2nd floor)
1214 Vernier, Switzerland
New York Delegation to the UN, 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2811, New York, NY 10170, USA
Telephone: +1 (212) 338 0161
Fax: +1 (212) 338 9832
Coordinates
P.O. Box 303, CH-1211 Geneva 19, Switzerland
http://www.ifrc.org/en/