South African Red Cross Society

The South African Red Cross Society is a member organisation of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Socities (IFRC), which is the largest volunteer driven organisation on earth. The Red Cross Society has 100 million members and a presence in 189 countries.

In August 2007 the South African Government recognized The South African Red Cross Society as an Official Auxiliary to the Government in Humanitarian Aid.

Humanitarian services in South Africa can be traced back to the late 1800’s. The South African Red Cross Society was established in 1921 and admitted into the IFRC in 1929.

Today the South African Red Cross Society is a member of the IFRC Governing Board.

The South African Red Cross Society is part of the world’s Largest Humanitarian Movement and supports people affected by natural disaster and conflict. Guided by the movement’s Fundamental Principles, the Red Cross provides support based on need.