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Humanitarian aid for civilian population in Gaza

GRC aid deliveries
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International aid

Whether in the event of natural disasters, famine, epidemics or armed conflict: worldwide we help people according to their level of need.

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Where we work

The humanitarian aid of the German Red Cross knows no borders. We provide assistance worldwide — guided solely by the level of need — in more than 40 countries across five continents.

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International Movement

Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntariness, unity and universality – these principles guide the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.

The German Red Cross

The GRC is active in various areas, both domestically and abroad.
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Worldwide activities

In addition to providing efficient emergency aid in crises, our international work focuses on supporting reconstruction and sustainable projects to strengthen resilience.

What we do
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Our work in Germany

The GRC takes a leading role in comprehensive welfare services. Through dedicated volunteers and specialized programs, we strive to enhance the well-being of diverse communities, contributing significantly to the overall welfare of individuals throughout the country.

Domestic services

Other fields of work

Get more information on the GRC structure, the tracing service or about our mandate and tasks.
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The German Red Cross

The GRC consists of the federal association, based in Berlin, state associations as well as district and local associations. Besides there is the Federation of the German Red Cross Nursing Associations with its regional GRC Nursing Associations. Discover the diversity of the German Red Cross and its assignments!

About us
Prevent human suffering

International Humanitarian Law

The mandate of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – hence the GRC – is to prevent and alleviate human suffering, protect life and health and to ensure respect for human dignity, particularly in times of armed conflicts. The dissemination of the rules of International Humanitarian Law is one of its main tasks.

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Reuniting families

GRC Tracing Service

The German Red Cross Tracing Service supports people who have been separated from their loved ones by armed conflicts, disasters, flight, displacement or migration. The Tracing service assists them to find their loved ones as well as reunite families.

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Helping children all over the world

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The German Red Cross helps people in need – in Germany and around the world. We urgently need support for our work.

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