CRI

Croce Rossa Italiana

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Focus Areas

The Italian Red Cross (ItRC) is a voluntary organization whose fundamental purposes are health and social assistance in both peacetime and times of conflict. Its strong national network consists of a National Committee, 21 Regional Committees, 651 Territorial Committees and more than 160,000 volunteers.

The seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement are the key to its actions: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Indepen- dence, Volunteerism, Unity and Universality. The seven principles are embodied in the work that the Italian Red Cross does alongside the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Over time, the ItRC has established itself within the Movement as a stable and trusted presence, aiming to create partnerships to support National Societies in the implementation of their strategic development plans

Areas of intervention:

- Humanitarian Principles and Values, Health protection, social inclusion,- International Cooperation, Disaster preparedness and response,migration, Earthquake in Central Italy, Youththe contributing the youth's capacities, fostering inclusion and respect for diversity, training , climate change. The Association trains its Volunteers to respond to the needs of local communities and increase response capacity in emergencies.

Impact

90% NATIONAL 1 0% INTERNATIONAL