Swiss Red Cross
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The Swiss Red Cross (German: Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz, French: Croix-Rouge suisse, Italian: Croce Rossa Svizzera, Romansh: Crusch Cotschna svizra), or SRC, is the national Red Cross society for Switzerland.
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Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz Croix-Rouge suisse Croce Rossa Svizzera Crusch Cotschna svizra | |
Formation | 1866 |
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Purpose | Humanitarian Aid |
Headquarters | Bern, Switzerland |
Region | Switzerland |
President | Thomas Zeltner (nominated) |
Parent organization | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
Website | www |
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The SRC was founded in 1866 in Bern, Switzerland. In accordance with the Geneva Red Cross Agreement and its recognition through the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The SRC is Switzerland's oldest and largest relief agency, made up of 24 cantonal leagues, five rescue organizations, three foundations and two societies.