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.

Where we help
Freiwilliger gibt Paket an Seniorin mit Kind

Emergency aid, reconstruction, sustainability

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. 

How we assist
Frau und Mädchen mit Rotkreuzhelfer in Trümmern

When we assist

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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Zwei Kinder und Rotkreuz-Mitarbeiterin

Where we work

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.

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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:
pioneering change where it matters most.
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