DRK Frankfurt

The German Red Cross (DRK) is the national Red Cross society in Germany and an integral part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Founded on January 25, 1921, in Bamberg, the DRK is headquartered in Berlin-Lichterfelde and is one of the major welfare organizations in Germany[2].

The DRK offers a wide range of services and is engaged in various areas:

• Humanitarian Aid: The DRK provides humanitarian aid both in Germany and internationally, especially in cases of natural disasters, conflicts, and other crises. It supports people in need, regardless of their nationality, religion, or social status[1][2].
• Welfare Services: As the umbrella organization of free welfare services, the DRK is active in many social areas, including education, food security, water supply, and medical care[1][3].
• Emergency Services and Disaster Protection: The DRK operates emergency services, disaster protection, and readiness teams that respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and disasters[4].
• International Projects: The DRK works closely with other national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies to implement long-term projects and emergency relief measures in countries such as Madagascar, South Sudan, Uganda, and many others[1].

The main mission of the DRK is based on the seven principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement:

• Humanity: Providing assistance to alleviate suffering and promote human dignity.
• Impartiality: Providing assistance without discrimination based on nationality, race, religion, social status, or political affiliation.
• Neutrality: Avoiding participation in hostilities and political controversies.
• Independence: Autonomy in decision-making and action.
• Voluntary Service: Engagement on a voluntary basis.
• Unity: Uniqueness and unity of the national Red Cross society in each country.
• Universality: Global community of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement[2][3].

The DRK is committed to long-term and sustainable solutions to improve people's living conditions. These include:

• Long-term Projects: In addition to acute emergency aid, long-term projects in the areas of education, health, food security, and water supply are carried out to strengthen communities and promote their self-help capabilities[1].
• Climate Change and Disaster Protection: The DRK is engaged in disaster protection and climate change adaptation to minimize the impacts of natural disasters and increase community resilience[1].
• Health Care: The DRK supports basic medical care in crisis areas and promotes health education and care at local and international levels[1].

The DRK is a federally structured member association with extensive legal independence of its subdivisions. It has over 3 million members, 452,000 volunteers, and 200,000 employees. The organization operates at various levels, from local associations to state associations, and is closely networked with other national and international Red Cross and Red Crescent societies[2][4].

The German Red Cross is thus a central and versatile organization characterized by its comprehensive commitment to humanitarian aid, welfare services, and disaster protection, guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, and universality.

• 1 - https://www.drk.de
• 2 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsches_Rotes_Kreuz
• 3 - https://www.drkfrankfurt.de
• 4 - https://www.drkfrankfurt.de/ueber-uns/drk-frankfurt.html
• 5 - https://www.drk.de/das-drk/kontakt/