International Federation of
Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies

198 National Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies

Building a Worldwide Humanitarian Network – For All Humanity

🌍 UN-ECOSOC Special Consultative Status

Who We Are

A Global Humanitarian Network

The International Federation of Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies (IFBC) is proud to announce the continued development of its Global Humanitarian Network, with the strategic objective of establishing and strengthening 198 National Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies throughout the world.

This global initiative represents one of the most significant humanitarian development programs of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement, designed to create a unified network of national humanitarian organizations committed to serving humanity through compassion, volunteerism, resilience and international cooperation.

198

National Societies Worldwide

13 Regional Directorates

50+ Humanitarian Missions

UN-ECOSOC Status Since 2024

🌎 A Global Humanitarian Vision

IFBC National Society Development Programme

The IFBC National Society Development Programme seeks to ensure that every nation has the opportunity to establish an independent National Blue Cross or Blue Crescent Society operating within the principles, objectives and humanitarian values of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement.

Together, these National Societies will serve as humanitarian partners working to strengthen communities before, during and after emergencies, disasters and humanitarian crises.

Our Global Objectives

What We Work Towards

Development of 198 National Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies

Promotion of Humanitarian Diplomacy and International Cooperation

Community Health & Medical Outreach

Disaster Risk Reduction & Emergency Response

Search & Rescue Operations

Youth Leadership & Volunteer Development

Women & Community Empowerment

Human Rights & Humanitarian Advocacy

Climate Action & Environmental Protection

Sustainable Development Programmes

Education, Research & Capacity Building

International Humanitarian Partnerships

Regional Directorates

Worldwide Network of National Societies

The worldwide network of National Societies operates through IFBC Regional Directorates to strengthen regional cooperation and coordinated humanitarian action.

South Asian Blue Cross Societies Regional Directorate

South-East Asian Blue Cross Societies Regional Directorate

East Asian Blue Cross Societies Regional Directorate

Central Asian Blue Cross Societies Regional Directorate

Middle East Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Regional Directorate

North African Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Regional Directorate

West African Blue Cross Societies Regional Directorate

Central African Blue Cross Societies Regional Directorate

East African Blue Cross Societies Regional Directorate

Southern African Blue Cross Societies Regional Directorate

European Blue Cross Societies Regional Directorate

Pan-American Blue Cross Regional Directorate

Pacific Blue Cross Societies Regional Directorate

Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Strengthening Humanitarian Action

To strengthen humanitarian action worldwide through the development of National Societies that provide humanitarian assistance, emergency response, community resilience, health services, education and sustainable development initiatives without discrimination.

Our Vision

One Humanitarian Family

A world where every nation is supported by a strong, professional and volunteer-led Blue Cross or Blue Crescent National Society working together under one humanitarian family to protect life, uphold human dignity and promote peace, resilience and sustainable development.