About Us
The Barbados Red Cross is an auxiliary in the humanitarian field to the Government of Barbados. The Red Cross was established on the 17th of February 1960 as a branch of the British Red Cross, and became a member of the IFRC societies in 1984.
Our Seven Fundamental Principles
- Humanity
- Impartiality
- Neutrality
- Independence
- Voluntary Service
- Unity
- Universality
Core Competencies
Over the years, the Red Cross has consistently proven its ability to help others without discrimination by mobilizing the power of humanity. The core competencies which the Barbados Red Cross contributes to the global IFRC network include
- First Aid
- Emergency Response
- Disaster Management
- Tracing & Messaging Services
- Independent Living
- Health
- Volunteer Management
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