Who We Are…The Jamaica Red Cross is part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. This establishment is known as the world's largest humanitarian organization which comprises of 186 National societies.

The seven fundamental principles governing this movement are:

Humanity

Impartiality

Neutrality

Independence

Voluntary service

Universality

Unity

We aim to help those in vulnerable situations, whether it is a national disaster; a conflict situation; or helping the needy in our society.

Motto: To Serve One Another

The Red Cross Society meets every Wednesday in

6A3 @ 3:05pm.Come out! And JOIN our

Club.

What We Do…

The Jamaica Red Cross has helped those most vulnerable since 1948.

We work with disaster response, disaster preparedness, first aid, search and rescue, health services, HIV/AIDS, social welfare, environmental problems, information/dissemination youth.

By mobilizing our thousands of volunteers, we aim at improving the lives of those who need it the most. Help us to help!

We Are On A Mission!

MISSION STATEMENT

To improve the lives of vulnerable people by developing capacity, mobilizing critical resources and promoting humanitarian activities.

VISION STATEMENT

To be the most effective humanitarian organization in Jamaica, promoting at all times all forms of humanitarian activities with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering, thus contributing to human dignity and peace.

The Fundamental Principles.

HumanityIts purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being.

ImpartialityIt makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.

NeutralityIn order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

IndependenceThe Movement is independent.

Voluntary serviceIt is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

UnityThere can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all.

UniversalityThe International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is