Pakistan Red Crescent Society

Pakistan Red Crescent Society is an organization that provides emergency medical and relief services for Pakistanis. The society was founded in 1947 after Pakistan's independence by an order called The Pakistan Red Cross Order, led by Nurse Saloni Malik. It was later renamed the Red Crescent Society or the Red Crescent Order. Its headquarters are in Islamabad.

Pakistan Red Crescent is the largest humanitarian organization in Pakistan and was formed by act of Parliament in 1947. It is working with a Mission to become leading humanitarian organization of Pakistan, committed to prevent and alleviate human sufferings by mobilizing the power of humanity through volunteers. Pakistan Red Crescent is highly regarded in Pakistan by its respective stakeholders and the public and has over the years been well known for saving lives and strengthening recovery in disasters, contributing towards healthy living, and promoting social cohesion in vulnerable communities. PRC has emerged as the leading humanitarian organization in the country by providing immediate response in national disasters supported by its vast network of staff and volunteers. PRC has undergone significant developments through the support of its Movement Partners over the years, expanding the capacity of the organization to develop its core activities and respond to disasters.

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The Red Crescent Society has helped millions of Pakistanis overcome disease and disaster by offering support services including food, clean water, and medical treatment.

In 2010, after one of the largest floods in Pakistani history, the Red Crescent Society provided much needed support to native Pakistanis who were without food or water. They also joined forces with the Red Cross in this effort, and were given $100,000 in aid to combat the devastation of the flood.[1]

In 2014, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society in Sindh, in association with the JDC Welfare Organization, provided medical aid to some 300 mourners with doctors, paramedical staff, and volunteers during a two-day medical camp organized in connection with Youm-e-Ashoor at Numaish Chowrangi Karachi.[2]

References
  1. American Red Cross. "American Red Cross Supports Pakistan's Response to Worst Flooding in 80 Years". Article. Red Cross. Archived from the original on May 29, 2012. Retrieved Oct 4, 2012.
  2. Medical News (Nov 8, 2014). "Regional News". The Medical Newspaper. Retrieved Feb 4, 2015.
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