About Us

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) was established on 21 December 1965 through the Kenya Red Cross Society Act. The organization's constitution is based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the Additional Protocols of 1977 to which Kenya is a Party.

Our History

The National Society was officially recognized by the Government in the Kenya Red Cross Society Act (Chapter 256 Laws of Kenya) as a voluntary aid Society auxiliary to the Public Authorities in the humanitarian field, in accordance with the 1949 Geneva Conventions, and as the only National Red Cross Society which carries out its activities in the Kenyan territory. In relation to Public Authorities, the Society maintains an autonomy, which allows it to act at all, times in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the Movement.

Our
Mission

We facilitate communities to respond to humanitarian emergencies to alleviate human suffering and work with partners to implement innovative community driven programmes that transform lives and enhance community resilience.

Our Vision

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A leading humanitarian organization sustainably promoting the well-being, health and resilience of communities.

Our Core Values

Service to Humanity

Our desire to bring assistance and act in order to prevent and alleviate human suffering.

Accountability

Integrity and responsibility is central to our work; both to the people we serve and those we receive resources from.

Community centered

We believe that local communities are the primary agents to drive change for their own survival and achievement of their aspirations.

Inclusivity

Our desire to respond to vulnerability in all its forms, and reach the most marginalized people.

Innovation

We champion new and improved tools and approaches to deliver incremental change to meet the needs and aspirations of people.

Fundamental Principles

  1. Humanity
  2. Impartiality
  3. Neutrality
  4. Independence
  5. Voluntary Service
  6. Unity
  7. Universality

Our Value Proposition

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