Rotkreuz-Helferin mit Jungen in Pakistan

Human­it­arian aid knows no borders

Whether in the event of natural disasters, famine, epidemics or armed conflict: We help people in need – in over 40 countries.

Current projects

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The hardship and suffering of Ukrainians both in the country and on the run, and thus their need for humanitarian aid, is becoming more urgent and greater. The GRC is providing assistance.

Wasserversorgung im Südsudan für Geflüchtete aus dem Sudan

With more than 70 percent of the population requiring humanitarian assistance, the South Sudan Red Cross, with support from the GRC, is dedicated to aiding the communities in the Western Equatoria region by improving water and sanitation supplies and actions to promote health.

Katastrophenvorsorge in Gemeinden im Südsudan

The GRC is supporing supports the South Sudan Red Cross in improving its disaster risk management with the aim of better protecting the population from disasters and crises.

Südsudanesin mit Strohballen auf dem Kopf

Poverty, lack of educational opportunities and conflict are daily challenges for people in the Western Equatoria region of South Sudan. GRC and the South Sudan Red Cross are working with a long-term, holistic approach to improve the prospects of women and young people in particular.

Drei pakistanische Frauen - zwei in Rothalbmond-Kleidung

The German Red Cross and the Pakistan Red Crescent Society are assisting vulnerable people to better protect themselves against climate-related extreme weather events through disaster preparedness activities.

Woman with two children and relief supplies in Afghanistan

The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has worsened since the change of political power. Asif Khan, Head of Office for the GRC in Islamabad, Pakistan, has visited Kabul to assess the living conditions and needs of the families in Afghanistan.

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The hardship and suffering of Ukrainians both in the country and on the run, and thus their need for humanitarian aid, is becoming more urgent and greater. The GRC is providing assistance.

Wasserversorgung im Südsudan für Geflüchtete aus dem Sudan

With more than 70 percent of the population requiring humanitarian assistance, the South Sudan Red Cross, with support from the GRC, is dedicated to aiding the communities in the Western Equatoria region by improving water and sanitation supplies and actions to promote health.

Katastrophenvorsorge in Gemeinden im Südsudan

The GRC is supporing supports the South Sudan Red Cross in improving its disaster risk management with the aim of better protecting the population from disasters and crises.

Südsudanesin mit Strohballen auf dem Kopf

Poverty, lack of educational opportunities and conflict are daily challenges for people in the Western Equatoria region of South Sudan. GRC and the South Sudan Red Cross are working with a long-term, holistic approach to improve the prospects of women and young people in particular.

Drei pakistanische Frauen - zwei in Rothalbmond-Kleidung

The German Red Cross and the Pakistan Red Crescent Society are assisting vulnerable people to better protect themselves against climate-related extreme weather events through disaster preparedness activities.

Woman with two children and relief supplies in Afghanistan

The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has worsened since the change of political power. Asif Khan, Head of Office for the GRC in Islamabad, Pakistan, has visited Kabul to assess the living conditions and needs of the families in Afghanistan.

Freiwilliger gibt Paket an Seniorin mit Kind

Emergency aid, recon­struc­tion, sustain­ab­ility

How we assist

We assist people in need: In addition to providing efficient emergency aid in acute crises, our work focuses on supporting reconstruction and sustainable projects to strengthen resilience. 

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The German Red Cross provides essential humanitarian support worldwide for people affected by crisis situations. Whether in natural disasters or armed conflicts.

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The humanitarian aid of the GRC knows no boundaries. Currently we work in more than 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe.

[Translate to Englisch:]

The German Red Cross provides essential humanitarian support worldwide for people affected by crisis situations. Whether in natural disasters or armed conflicts.

[Translate to Englisch:]

The humanitarian aid of the GRC knows no boundaries. Currently we work in more than 50 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe.

Die Strategie der Internationalen Zusammenarbeit (2025-2027) Unser Engagement für Menschlichkeit: den Wandel dort schaffen, wo er am wichtigsten ist.

The Inter­na­tional Cooper­a­tion Strategy (2025-2027)

Our commitment to humanity:
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