Where we work

We help worldwide - solely according to the level of need - in over 40 countries on five continents or sub-continents.
Whether in the event of natural disasters, famines, epidemics or armed conflicts - when people are in need, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement takes action and provides vital aid abroad.

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Together with the Red Cross or Red Crescent Society of the respective country, we determine on site what the affected people need most urgently. In this way, you can receive targeted and quick help, for example with drinking water, food, shelter and medical care.

In addition to humanitarian emergency aid, the reconstruction and strengthening of the resilience of crisis-ridden regions as well as long-term development cooperation and thus the creation of perspectives are important tasks and goals of our help abroad.

[Translate to Englisch:] DRK-Hilfe in Europa

Europe

Recently, Europe has been confronted with a number of crises and challenges. To reduce human suffering, the GRC responds to these crisis situations with humanitarian aid based on the need of the affected people.

Vor Krieg und Armut Geflüchtete in Afrika: Frauen transportieren Wasser und Feuerholz mit Eseln

Africa

Humanitarian aid in Africa is more important than ever before. This is why the GRC helps to rebuild infrastructure, society and supply for the people.

[Translate to Englisch:] DRK Hilfe: Nahost

Middle East

In the Middle East there are several humanitarian hot spots. One of the biggest humanitarian disasters in recent history have occurred, mainly through armed conflicts in this region. The GRC is currently supporting projects in Syria and its neighbouring countries, i.e. Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey.

Asia

Most natural disasters happen in Asia. The GRC’s overall objective is to reinforce the resilience of the target group in this region.

Latin America and Caribbean

With various projects the GRC is also involved in Latin American countries like Haiti and Columbia.