Danish Red Cross

Our Work

For more than a century, Danish Red Cross has played a prominent role in promoting humanitarian principles and actions to save human lives. As a national society, we are a member of a global network of more than 190 national societies joined in the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and a key partner to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Through this global network of staff and volunteers, we assist and support people in need, irrespective of their political affiliation, religion, ethnicity, gender, or legal status, and promote the wellbeing and aspirations of people experiencing vulnerability and marginalisation throughout the world.

Localisation

A robust civil society with a strong Red Cross or Red Crescent national society and empowered local branches are key drivers for positive change: promoting local voices, civic action and ultimately better interventions.

Health

Millions of people suffer and many die from preventable diseases and a lack of access to essential healthcare services, particularly in areas affected by conflict, migration or displacement, natural disasters, and environmental/economic fragility.

MHPSS

Mental health and psychosocial needs increase significantly after emergencies and in situations of armed conflict. Although the needs are not always visible, they are real, urgent and can be life-threatening.

Migration

While a majority of migrants manage well on their own, several situations linked to migration and displacement can affect people directly and put them in situations of vulnerability that require external support.

Anticipatory action

Using forecasts or early warnings, anticipatory actions aim to reduce or mitigate the impact of disasters and enhance disaster response efforts.

Disaster response

Every year, millions of people are affected by conflicts or disasters, often exacerbating already existing vulnerabilities. Humanitarian needs are growing, and more than 325 million people are estimated to need humanitarian assistance.

Climate

Climate change represents a global humanitarian crisis with increasingly severe consequences. The frequency and severity of climate-related disasters are on the rise and they are disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable people in the world.

Cash

Distributing cash brings greater dignity and choice for recipients and enables humanitarian agencies to better meet individual needs.

Code of Conduct

Delegates and accompanying family members from the age of 18 years old must sign the Red Cross Code of Conduct before deployment. The Code of Conduct is an integral part of the employment contract.

Read the full Code of Conduct