Principles, Mission & Values
Mission and Values
The Indian Red Cross Society is committed to serving humanity by responding swiftly and compassionately to natural and man-made disasters, health emergencies, and other crises. Our mission is to reduce human suffering through disaster preparedness, relief operations, and vital health services. We actively promote voluntary blood donation to save lives and instill the values of kindness, selflessness, and community service in people across all walks of life. Through our programs, we aim to strengthen communities, protect lives, and bring hope where it’s needed most.
Our Principles
We are guided by the core values of compassion, integrity, and service to humanity. Our work is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves dignity, equal opportunity, and a better future.
Humanity
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement aims to protect life and health, prevent and relieve suffering without discrimination, and promote respect, peace, and cooperation among all peoples.
Impartiality
It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.
Neutrality
In order to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.
Independence
The Movement is independent, and National Societies must remain autonomous while assisting their governments, ensuring they act in line with its principles.
Voluntary service
It is voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.
Unity
There can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.
Universality
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.