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American Red Cross
Mission:“The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.”
In China since: 2005
Annual China budget: $600,000
Number of staff: One
Mainland China contact:
China Contact: Ramsey A. Rayyis
Jianguomenwai Waijiaogongyu
Beijing, 100600, China
Tel: +86 10 65327162
Mob: 139-10951241
Fax: +86 10 65327166
Activities in Other Countries: Africa, Asia, C. America, Europe.
The American Red Cross was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton and has since established a reputation as a major provider of domestic disaster relief.
The American branch of the Red Cross family of National Societies is the most recent to begin operations in China commencing operations on water and sanitation in 2005. This programme is delivered through local, Provincial Red Cross societies. Technical support that is coordinated through the national representative office.
Work in progress currently covers rural areas of Ningxia (Guyuan) – where water supply is particularly scarce - and Shanxi – where levels of fluoride contamination are high. Components of the current programme address both of these issues as well as broader issues of public health education, notably hand-washing and basic hygiene training.
International work is across four programme areas; primary health care; emergency response and preparedness; restoring family links; and dissemination of international humanitarian law.
Funding for the American Red Cross programmes comes from private, individual donations.
Links
http://www.redcross.org
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