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International FAQs
1. What organizations comprise the International Red Cross
Movement?
2. Is the Red Crescent connected to the Red Cross?
3. In how many countries is the Red Cross present?
4. Is it possible for clients to send medicine, money, or other
articles through Red Cross?
5. What factors affect the length of time for receiving a Red Cross
Message?
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1. What organizations comprise the International Red Cross
Movement?
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a phrase that
symbolizes the unity of all Red Cross work carried out by the
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC); the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; and national Red Cross
and Red Crescent societies or their equivalents around the world,
including the American Red Cross; and the Magen David Adom in Israel.
2. Is the Red Crescent connected to the Red Cross?
Yes. Although the red cross is not a religious symbol, the symbol of
the red crescent is used instead of the red cross by national societies in
most Islamic countries. Both Red Cross and Red Crescent national
societies are part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent
Movement.
3. In how many countries is the Red Cross present?
There are more than 177 Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies and,
in Israel, the Magen David Adom. Additionally, there are some 115
operational international Red Cross delegations carrying out humanitarian
missions in areas of disaster, armed conflict, or civil disturbance around
the world.
4. Is it possible for clients to send medicine, money, or other
articles through Red Cross?
No. The American Red Cross can not mail any of the above to
individuals overseas.
5. What factors affect the length of time for receiving a Red
Cross Message?
The length of time it takes for RCMs to reach a chapter/station can be
affected by delays in getting the RCM out of the conflict area/ refugees
camp. Our goal is to mail all RCMs to chapters within 10 days or
less from the date they are received from overseas. High RCM volume
at times prevents us from meeting that standard.
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