We assist people in need: In addition to providing efficient emergency aid in crises, our work focuses on supporting reconstruction and sustainable projects to strengthen resilience.
As a humanitarian aid organisation, the German Red Cross (GRC) protects affected people in crises and disasters, provides humanitarian assistance in ongoing emergencies, and supports reconstruction and rehabilitation.
The GRC is particularly committed to those most in need and strongly advocates the respect for international humanitarian law during armed conflicts. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, we strive to prevent and alleviate human suffering everywhere and at all times.
As part of our resilience approach, our goal is to sustainably strengthen local communities to overcome challenges on their own and better cope with crises and disasters. To this end, the GRC implements important projects in water supply, sanitation, and hygiene, securing basic livelihoods, and adapting to the impacts of climate change.
Reducing suffering: The losses and damage caused by sudden hurricanes, earthquakes, or floods are often massive. The German Red Cross provides life-saving emergency assistance to those affected as quickly as possible.
Improving living conditions: The GRC cooperates with the respective local Red Cross or Red Crescent societies on sustainable projects.
Through disaster risk reduction programmes we prepare people in vulnerable areas to protect themselves from potential disasters. Food security activities improve access to food. Health services ensure basic medical care. Water, sanitation, and hygiene projects provide people with clean water and protect their health. And livelihood security initiatives open up a wider range of resources and income-generating opportunities for people.