About Us
Organization Name: Sierra Leone Red Cross Society (SLRCS)
Organization Logo: A red cross against a white background is an international protection symbol used for providing protection for medical services and Red Cross relief workers in armed conflicts
Organization Age: Founded in 1962
Registration Status: Established by an act of parliament in 1962 (amended in 2012)
Organization Type: Humanitarian Organization – Auxiliary to the public authority.
Specialty Area: Alleviating human suffering, restoring dignity, and improving the lives and conditions of the most vulnerable both in normal times and during emergencies.
The Sierra Leone Red Cross Society is in all sixteen (16) districts in Sierra Leone.
Ethical and Responsible Red Cross: In all our work, we defend humanity, and our operations are guided by the principles and Code of Ethics of the Red Cross and our operating principles.
The Principle of the Red Cross: The operations of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are steered by seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality, and unity. These principles also steer the cooperation between the Finnish Red Cross and businesses.
1. Domestic Preparedness: The Sierra Leone Red Cross is a disaster preparedness organization that supports and complements the authorities’ work when sudden emergencies occur. Our trained volunteers are ready to help around the clock, every day of the year.
2. Health Promotion: Health promotion is an essential part of the Red Cross preparedness work in Sierra Leone. We work together with local authorities and organizations as well as other health promotion operators. Our trained volunteers support people in finding lifestyles that promote health and guide them to local services as necessary.
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First aid activities: The Red Cross’s key objective is to protect life and health. To this end, the organization carries out various activities, one of which is our high-quality first aid training for citizens.
Blood Donation: The Sierra Leone Red
Cross is one of the major Blood Donation organizations in Sierra Leone. The
basic task of the Blood Service is to create the preconditions for saving
lives. Our Dedicated volunteers are seriously involved in this activity.
5. Youth Activities: Young people can join all Red Cross activities! With us, you can train in first aid and preparedness groups, lead children’s clubs and camps, organize events, and plan campaigns or social media communications for your branch.
6. The Red Cross Membership: The Sierra Leone Red Cross membership is a simple way of supporting the aid work by volunteers and taking a stand for humane values and objectives. The membership fees are used to fund local volunteering activities and volunteer training in Sierra Leone
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