Unverified non-profit organisation

As a National Red Cross Society and central voluntary welfare association, the German Red Cross performs a broad range of tasks on the national level. These include emergency medical services, civil protection and disaster preparedness, tracing and family reunification, various health services, and the blood programme, among others. The German Red Cross is moreover involved in assisting elderly people and in projects for children, youth and families.

The German Red Cross further contributes to humanitarian aid worldwide, both in acute emergencies and in long-term development cooperation. The main focus of its international aid projects is on disaster relief, disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction, in order to boost the resilience of vulnerable communities against natural disasters.

Website

http://www.drk.de/ueber-uns/auftrag/english.html

Participant in relevant networks

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian organisation, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. The Federation's work focuses on four core areas: promoting humanitarian values, disaster response, disaster preparedness, and health and community care.