Humanitarian aid

Support victims of armed conflict

The ICRC, founded in Geneva in 1863, is a neutral humanitarian organisation protecting and assisting victims of armed conflict and violence worldwide. Donations help provide emergency medical care, restore access to water and food, and reconnect families separated by conflict; 93.5% of donations go directly to the field. Its mandate under the Geneva Conventions also lets it visit prisoners of war, a role few other organisations can perform.

Run by International Committee of the Red Cross
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Our take

Founded in 1863, ICRC's neutrality is central to how it operates in active conflict zones — worth knowing if you specifically want a gift that supports work in war zones other organisations sometimes can't reach. Its mandate under the Geneva Conventions to visit prisoners of war is also a role almost no other organisation is positioned to carry out.

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Other ways to help with humanitarian aid

Support children worldwideUNICEFDonate to Save the ChildrenSave the Children InternationalSupport MSF's emergency medical teamsMédecins Sans FrontièresFight poverty and inequality with OxfamOxfam International