International Committee of the Red Cross - Sri Lanka

Unverified non-profit organisation

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent organization whose mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence, and to provide them with assistance. It directs and coordinates the international relief activities conducted by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in situations of relief. The ICRC’s operations, in Sri Lanka, are focused on helping civilians, visiting people held in relation to the conflict, facilitating family links, improving water supplies and economic security for IDPs and resident communities, providing physical rehabilitation for disabled people and promoting IHL among the armed forces and the civil authorities.

Website

http://www.icrc.org/eng/where-we-work/asia-pacific/sri-lanka/index.jsp

Year established

1989

Organisation annual cash turnover (in US$ equivalent)

1 million - 100 million

About this organisation

Partnership types

Provision of services / personnel

Regions / countries / territories

Asia: Sri Lanka

Global issues

Children, youth and family welfare; Disability issues; Peace and security; Water and...show all (4)