Ghana Red Cross Society

Ghana Red Cross Society
Founded1958
TypeNon-profit organisation
FocusHumanitarian Aid
Location
AffiliationsInternational Committee of the Red Cross
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

The Ghana Red Cross Society, also known as GRCS, is an international humanitarian organization which was established by an act of Parliament (Act 10 of 1958), thus the GRCS was founded in 1958. The Ghana Red Cross Society is affiliated to the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC). It has its headquarters in Accra, Ghana.[1][2]

Ghana Red Cross Society is a volunteer based humanitarian body that helps the sick and needy individuals within communities. These include health care, social support, Disaster Risk Reduction and First Aid Services. In all these areas, mental health services and psychosocial support become very important.[3][4]

Mission

Ghana Red Cross seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering by mobilizing the power of humanity. [5]

References

  1. ↑ World Disasters Report, 1995. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. 1995. p. 51. ISBN 978-90-411-0038-2. Retrieved 13 Apr 2023.
  2. ↑ Ghana. Embassy (U.S.). (1964). Ghana News. Embassy of Ghana. p. 1-PA8. ISSN 0435-9410. Retrieved 13 Apr 2023.
  3. ↑ "Ghana Red Cross Society". MHIN. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
  4. ↑ GNA (2026-05-12). "Ghana Red Cross to establish 100-bed humanitarian hospital". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
  5. ↑ "Ghana Red Cross Society | Devex". www.devex.com. Retrieved 2026-05-12.
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