The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded in Switzerland in 1863. This global humanitarian network, consisting of 191 national societies known as the Red Cross and Red ...

Stephanie Fox of the American Red Cross explains the origins of "Giving Day," which offers donors the opportunity to donate to the organization that contributes to blood donations and storm relief.

Origins of the Red Cross Movement. Our belief in the power of kindness can be traced back to the creation of the Red Cross Movement. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement started in ...

How a bloody battlefield inspired a pacifist to create the Red Cross. Swiss businessman Jean-Henri Dunant was shocked by the paralysis of local authorities after the Battle of Solferino, and then ...

The mission of the American Red Cross has its origins on the battlefield, thanks to the compassionate dedication of our founder, Clara Barton, who cared deeply for the well-being of Civil War ...

The History of the World Red Cross Day traces back to Henry Dunant, who witnessed the horrors of the Battle of Solferino in 1859. After witnessing the suffering of people in the battle, ...

World Red Cross Day 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance, celebration and theme of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 New Delhi o C ...

The British Red Cross (BRC) has played a pivotal role in the history of war, international relations, humanitarianism and health in modern Britain, and interest in the charity has been piqued by the ...