This public service does various things including helping worldwide disasters, for example, the Haiti Earthquake. The society was formed in 1870, and is a registered charity with over 31,000 volunteers and 2,600 staff. At the heart of their work is providing help to people in crisis, both in the UK and overseas. The Red Cross is committed to helping people without discrimination, regardless of their ethnic origin, nationality or religion.
Thai Red Cross Society was created in 1893.
Lao Red Cross Society was created in 1955.
Nepal Red Cross Society was created in 1963.
Mongolian Red Cross Society was created in 1939.
Dominica Red Cross Society was created in 1983.
Cameroon Red Cross Society was created in 1960.
Senegalese Red Cross Society was created in 1962.
Nigerian Red Cross Society was created in 1960.
Vanuatu Red Cross Society was created in 1992.
Palau Red Cross Society was created in 1977.
Armenian Red Cross Society was created in 1920.
Tonga Red Cross Society was created in 1961.