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Fundamental Principles
We are guided by

7 Fundamental Principles

The South African Redcross Society is guided by our 7 fundamental principles of the Red Cross Crescent Movement.
We take action, not sides.

Because we are neutral, impartial and independent, we can reach those who need us when others cannot, providing humanitarian assistance, protecting lives, upholding rights, and relieving the suffering of people around the world whose lives have been torn apart by armed conflict and violence.

Humanity
Impartiality
Neutrality
Independence
Voluntary Service
Unity
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OUR programs

What We Do

Humanitarian Values

The department provides immediate relief to affected populations to save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disasters and crises

Disaster Management and Climate Change

The department provides immediate relief to affected populations to save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disasters and crises

He​alth and Care

The health department embraces the integration approach to ensure affordable, accessible and equitable community-based health care.

Advocacy, Lobbying and Activism

South African Red Cross has special programes that cater for special needs of vulnerable communities accross the country.

Empowerment and Protection Services

Click on read more to explore our our other programs providing essential services to people in need.

Training and Skills Development

Click on read more to explore our our other programs providing essential services to people in need.

Youth Development

In a bid to promote youth-led volunteerism and sustainable action, we are open to all young people interested in improving their abilities to support themselves…

Sustainable Livelihoods

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Protecting Family links

Protecting Family links ​is a free and confidential service to help reconnect people with their missing relatives.
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Become A Member or A Volunteer

Volunteer
A volunteer is anyone willing to offer their time, skills or resources to support our humanitarian work.
Member
A member is one who has duly paid the stipulated SARCS membership fees. SARCS members have distinct functions and priviledges.
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Regional Branches
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Provincial Offices
10 K
Members and Volunteers
1 M+
Beneficiaries Supported Annualy
About Us

We Work to Alleviate Human Suffering

Working with and in all communities, through a network of 49 regional branches with over 367,000 volunteers who are drawn from these communities

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About Us

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