The Red Cross has become the modern symbol for help in times of need. Especially in wartime the Red Cross simply tries to help, no matter how is in need.
I am still fascinated that the Red Cross still is a voluntary and PRIVATE organization, who does not rely on governments or other big international institutions like the UN to do it’s job.
It’s the largest humanitarian movement and it has branches all over the world. And as caretaker of the famous Geneva Conventions (Hello Mr Bush?!) they have tried to civilize war and set some rules how to deal with the wounded, captured and dead while madness is rampaging.
I actually find the additional title "Red Crescent" a bit stupid - but I don’t really care about labels as long as it HELPS someone somewhere …
So if you usually don’t donate any money or time to any movement or organization - you should at least consider to support the Red Cross, because it’s still one of the best and certainly the biggest. Have a look where they are active!
More? Red Cross @ Wikipedia
