Uganda Red Cross Society
The Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems, the symbols from which the movement derives its name. | |
| Founded | 1964 |
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| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Focus | Humanitarian |
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Area served | Uganda |
| Method | Aid |
| Website | www |
Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) is a humanitarian aid and community services charity in Uganda. It is a national member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement who draws mandates from the Geneva Conventions.
The URCS provides a range of services and programmes including emergency management, survivor and victim assistance, humanitarian coordination, blood donation, and community service, among others.
The National Society was founded in 1962 and previously it was part of the British Red Cross. It has its headquarters in Kampala.
The Uganda Red Cross is noted as the leading humanitarian organization in Uganda.