Mission

Indian Red Cross Society, Gujarat State Branch, is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its committee members and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Society. We will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Our aim is, and has always been to uplift the poor and to train them in an occupation which would give them a measure of independence and self-esteem.

Aims and Objectives of Indian Red Cross

Aims and Objectives as laid down in the Indian Red Cross Society Act - Act XV of 1920 as amended, which are reproduced here below: The State Branch shall work for the realisation of these Aims and Objects and for promoting such other purposes as may be consistent with the Aims and Objects of the State Branch and of the Indian Red Cross Society.

• Aid to the sick and wounded members of the Armed Forces of the Union in accordance with the terms and spirit of the Geneva Conventions of 12th August, 1949 and discharge of other obligations devolving upon the Society under the Conventions as the recognised auxiliary of the Armed Forces Medical Services.

• Aid to the demobilised sick and wounded members of the Armed Forces of the Union.

• Maternity and Child Welfare.

• Junior / Youth Red Cross.

• Nursing and ambulance work.

• Provision of relief for the mitigation of suffering caused by epidemics, earthquakes, famines, floods and other disasters, whether in India or outside and Rehabilitation of Victims.

• The establishment and maintenance of peace among all nations in accordance with the decisions of the International Red Cross Organisation.

• The representation of the Society on or at International or other Committees formed for furthering objects similar to those of the Society.

• The improvement of health, prevention of diseases and mitigation of suffering and such other cognate objects may be approved by the Society from time to time. And such other allied activities.

Philosophy

The philosophy of our organisation is to respond with spontaneous compassion to appeals from those in need, and our focus has been on applying this philosophy to sustainable development projects in India, particularly those that are working in rural areas where income is low and access to quality health awareness and educational facilities is very difficult.

To conduct a worldwide campaign for Thalassemia prevention & Disaster Management..

To help direct the spirit of people towards cultural, moral, ethical and spiritual values.

To serve humanity through selfless service without discrimination based on race, religion, nationality, caste or gender