The Blue Cross (BC) Movement is a humanitarian component of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement, dedicated to advancing humanitarian action, public health, disaster preparedness, community resilience and sustainable development through voluntary service and international cooperation.
The Movement brings together humanitarian professionals, volunteers, medical responders, educators, researchers, community organisations and strategic partners to strengthen local capacities and promote human dignity without discrimination.
Guided by the universal humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, the Blue Cross Movement supports initiatives that protect lives, reduce suffering and build resilient communities through coordinated humanitarian action.
As an integral part of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement, the Blue Cross Movement contributes to humanitarian cooperation, institutional development, emergency response, public health, education, environmental sustainability, humanitarian diplomacy and community empowerment across the world.
The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement is a UNβDESA Affiliated Civil Society Organisation and has held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 2024.
To build a compassionate, resilient and inclusive world where every person has access to humanitarian assistance, health, dignity, safety and opportunities for sustainable development.
To strengthen humanitarian action by promoting health, disaster preparedness, volunteerism, education, environmental responsibility, humanitarian diplomacy and international cooperation while serving communities with integrity and compassion.
The Blue Cross Movement remains committed to serving humanity with professionalism, integrity and compassion while fostering international cooperation and sustainable humanitarian development for present and future generations.
Serving Humanity β’ Strengthening Communities β’ Building Hope β’ Creating Sustainable Futures
BLUE CROSS MOVEMENT
A Humanitarian Component of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement
For All Humanity
UNβDESA Affiliated Civil Society Organisation β’ Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC Since 2024 β’ Registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 (India), Registration No. S-E/682/2015.
BLUE CROSS & BLUE CRESCENT MOVEMENT
(Formerly known as Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Society)
UNβDESA Affiliated Civil Society Organisation
Special Consultative Status with UN ECOSOC Since 2024
Registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 (India)
Registration No.: S-E/682/2015
An International Humanitarian, Non-Profit and Charitable Organisation
“For All Humanity”





