| Formation | 8 April 1948 |
|---|---|
| Type | Aid agency |
| Purpose | Humanitarian aid |
| Headquarters | Central Village, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica |
| Location | |
| Affiliations | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
| Website | https://www.jamaicaredcross.org/ |
The Jamaica Red Cross Society is a humanitarian aid agency in Jamaica.
History
[edit]The Jamaica Red Cross was founded in 1948 as a branch of the British Red Cross. In July 1964, the British Red Cross transferred control to a new national society, which in October 1964 was officially recognised by the International Committee of the Red Cross.[1]
Following Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, the Jamaica Red Cross was very involved in providing aid. Over 2,500 volunteers worked 14-hour shifts providing relief. They also had support from the League of Red Cross Societies, with additional supplies arriving from their warehouse in Panama.[2]
Programmes
[edit]The Jamaica Red Cross Society is governed and administered a Central Committee. The term of office for its members is two years.[3]
The organisation has executed various programmes to mitigate the harms of HIV/AIDS in the country.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Recognition of the Jamaica Red Cross Society" (PDF). International Committee of the Red Cross. 1 October 1964. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Report on the Activities of the IICA Office in Jamaica in Response to Hurricane Gilbert and its Effects on the Agricultural Sector. IICA Office in Jamaica. February 1989. pp. F-9.
- ^ "Governance". www.jamaicaredcross.org. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
- ^ "Jamaica Red Cross". Ministry of Health & Wellness National HIV/STI/TB Programme. 2020.
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