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RED CROSS

FROM THE DRC, TANGANYIKA BRANCH

HISTORY OF THE RED CROSS OF THE DRC
The Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of Congo is closely linked to the history of the country.
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Important Dates

  • 1888: Creation of the Congolese and African Association of the Red Cross.

  • January 4, 1924: The Congo Free State becomes a Belgian colony.

  • 1961: Creation of the Congo Red Cross as a National Voluntary Relief Society, auxiliary to the public authorities.

  • July 4, 1963: The Red Cross of the DRC is recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

  • August 28, 1963: Admission of the Red Cross of the DRC as a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

  • 1971: The organization is called the "Red Cross of Zaire".

  • 1997: It resumes the name Red Cross of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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ASSIGNMENT

The mission of the Red Cross of the DRC is to:

  • Preventing diseases.

  • To alleviate human suffering.

  • To improve the living conditions of vulnerable people.

  • To act without discrimination based on race, religion, or political affiliation.

Implement community development, relief, preparedness and disaster response programs

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FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES

The Red Cross of the DRC is guided by seven fundamental principles:

  • Humanity

  • Impartiality

  • Neutrality

  • Independence

  • Volunteering

  • Unit

  • Universality

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VISION

Building a strong, resilient and efficient national society to better serve the most vulnerable populations

EMBLEM

The official emblem is a red cross on a white background.

500K

Beneficiaries

200

Support services

Our partners

17

Mobilized Communities

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Testimonials

"Invaluable support during difficult times. I feel listened to and understood."

Marie, Beneficiary

NOUS CONTACTER

For further information about our activities, programs, or services, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is available to answer your questions, receive your suggestions, and support you according to your needs. Together, let's work to improve the living conditions of the most vulnerable populations through impartial, neutral, and independent humanitarian action.

Address: 009 Commune du Lac Quartier. Kalumbi

Opposite the General Referral Hospital, Kalemie, Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Telephone: +243 814 270 331

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