Palestine Red Crescent Society

Overview

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) is an officially recognized independent Palestinian National Society. It enjoys legal personality and is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Society, which operates in Palestine and the diaspora, is guided by the Geneva Conventions and the Movement’s Fundamental Principles, i.e. Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality.

A Red Crescent chapter was first set up in Jerusalem, Palestine, in 1910. On December 26, 1968, PRCS has been a key PLO actor providing healthcare and social services. It employs tens of thousands of Palestinian, Arab and foreign staff and volunteers. .

Category:
National and Regional NGO
Sectors of Interest:
Democratic Governance, Health, Humanitarian aid, Social Development, Women Rights and Empowerment, Youth Empowerment
Sub Sectors of Interest:
Reproductive health, Primary Health Care, Women equity and equality, Social and Economic Empowerment, Delivery of emergency goods , Relief assistance and services, Mental Health, Nutrition, Medical services, Civic engagement participation and volunteerism, Combating sexual harassment, Disaster preparedness and reduction, Reconstruction relief and rehabilitation, Social inclusive programs, Support the vulnerable and marginalized, Special programs for People with Special Needs, Youth Participation and Leadership, Maternal-child health, Countering Violent Extremism, Access to justice , Disasters and humanitarian emergencies
Type of Service:
Advocacy and awareness raising, Business Development, Capacity building and training, Monitoring and evaluation, Psychosocial Support
Sub Services:
Partnership Development, Mid-term evaluation
Locations:
Palestine
Headquarters:
Palestine