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Canadian Red Cross

The Canadian Red Cross Society is a volunteer- based humanitarian organization founded in 1896 and incorporated in 1909. We are world leaders in Workplace First Aid and CPR training. Meets Occupational Health and Safety regulation for Standard First Aid a with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC).

 

About the Red Cross


Our Mission*

The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

 

Vision*

The Canadian Red Cross is the leading humanitarian organization through which people voluntarily demonstrate their caring for others in need. Values*

 

Our actions and decisions will be based upon:

- humanitarian values, as expressed in our Fundamental Principles; 

- respect, dignity and care for one another within and outside of Red Cross, and

- integrity, accountability, effectiveness, and transparency.

 

Red Cross Fundamental Principles

In 1965, the seven Fundamental Principles were adopted by the 20th International Conference. They were developed to link together the International Committee, Federation and National Societies.

Our network is vast, but our approach is simple. All Red Cross programs and activities are guided by the Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. These principles allow us to provide help immediately to whomever needs it, wherever they are, whatever their race, political beliefs, religion, social status, or culture.

 

Humanity

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, co-operation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

 

Impartiality

It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.

 

Neutrality

In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

 

Independence

The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.

 

Voluntary Service

It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

 

Unity

There can only be one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society 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 world-wide.

 

*Part of Canadian Red Cross Strategic Plan (2003 to 2008) approved at the Red Cross General Assembly, October 31, 2003.