The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) is a worldwide, non-profit, charitable and
politically neutral humanitarian response agency committed to protecting life, dignity and
human rights across borders.
Headquartered in New Delhi, India, and operating through an expanding international network
of National Societies, humanitarian corps and global partners, BC stands as a unified force for
emergency response, healthcare access, disaster resilience and humanitarian advocacy.
With
UN-ECOSOC
Special Consultative Status, international cooperation frameworks and
structured constitutional governance, the Movement actively contributes to global
humanitarian dialogue while delivering direct impact on the ground.
We are driven by a simple but powerful belief:
Humanity must always come first.
To build a world where every person — regardless of nationality, race, religion, gender or circumstance — has access to safety, dignity, healthcare and opportunity
We work to:
Humanitarian Medicine & Emergency Response
Through our Medical Corps and trained First Responders, we deliver emergency medical care,
first aid, trauma response and humanitarian relief in disaster zones and underserved
communities.
From risk reduction training to search & rescue and post-disaster recovery, we help communities prepare for, withstand and recover from crises.
We advocate for dignity, equality and justice through structured humanitarian diplomacy and policy engagement at national and international levels.
Through our Heritage4Humanity (H4H) initiative, we safeguard cultural identity and traditional heritage in regions affected by conflict, disaster and displacement.
Our strength lies in our people. We train, mobilize and empower volunteers, medics, rescuers, activists and community leaders to serve professionally and ethically.
We serve without discrimination.
We do not take sides in political or ideological conflicts.
Assistance is based solely on need.
We maintain operational autonomy in all actions.
These principles guide every mission, partnership and decision we undertake.
With a growing network of National Societies, humanitarian units and thousands of dedicated
volunteers across continents, the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement operates in Asia, Africa,
Europe and the Americas.
From frontline disaster response to international advocacy forums, we ensure that no
community is invisible and no crisis is ignored.
We are not just an organization.
We are a global humanitarian movement.
Whether you are a volunteer, policymaker, donor, institution or community leader — there is a
place for you in our mission.
Together, we can build safer communities, protect human dignity and shape a more resilient
world.
For All Humanity.
We welcome responsible individuals, institutions, and partners committed to ethical humanitarian engagement.
Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Society
(Operating as: Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement)
UN-ECOSOC Special Consultative Status (Since 2024)