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Ukrainian Red Cross

Ukrainian Red Cross

Civic and Social Organizations

5000 staff, 8000 volunteers and 200 branches — for 106 years, URCS helps the most needed!

About us

5000 staff, 8000 volunteers and 200 branches — URCS is the biggest non-profit organisation in the country. For 106 years, URCS helps the most needed!

Website
http://www.redcross.org.ua/
Industry
Civic and Social Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1918

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Employees at Ukrainian Red Cross

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  • ❗The Ukrainian Red Cross assists at the scene of the attack in Zaporizhzhia   The Ukrainian Red Cross emergency response team in the Zaporizhzhia region is providing vital assistance to the victims of the recent attack on the city, alongside other rescue services. Volunteers provide first aid and psychological first aid. Together with first responders, they evacuate the injured from their homes and transport them to medical facilities in the city.   ℹ️ As of now, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, 24 people, including four children, have been reported injured in the Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia. One person was killed. The strike partially destroyed several nine-storey residential buildings, an educational facility, and cars. Evacuations from the damaged buildings are ongoing.   Emergency and rescue operations continue.   #redcrossukraine #Ukraine #Zaporizhzhia #NotATarget #EmergencyResponse #ERT #ThanksVolunteers #SupportUkraine 

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  • 🧯🩹 Learning to Save Lives from a Young Age The Ukrainian Red Cross took part in an event organised by the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Kyiv, held at one of the capital’s shopping malls. Our first aid instructors led an engaging masterclass for children, teaching them how to respond to airway obstruction and how to apply bandages properly. Participants also had the chance to explore rescue equipment and learn what to do if they come across potentially dangerous objects. 🤝 We are grateful to the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service in Kyiv for the invitation and the opportunity to share life-saving knowledge with the public! #redcrossukraine #Ukraine #ThanksVolunteers #FirstAid #EmergencyPreparedness #Kyiv #SafetySkills #RedCross #LifesavingSkills #SupportUkraine #SES

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  • ❕ 3 Years of the ‘Skhid (East)’ Mission 🗓️ On 19 April 2022, the Ukrainian Red Cross emergency response teams launched the ‘Skhid (East)’ humanitarian mission in government-controlled areas of the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. ⚡️ Since then, our volunteers have been working under extremely challenging conditions — amid ongoing shelling and danger — to evacuate civilians and the injured, provide first aid and psychological first aid, and deliver humanitarian aid to frontline and recently liberated towns and villages. Over the past three years, more than 100 volunteers from across Ukraine have joined the mission. Today, the ‘Skhid (East)’ mission continues. Every day, our volunteers show not only professionalism and efficiency, but also remarkable courage and resilience as they support those who need it most. We are here to help those in need. It is our mission! 💪 #redcrossukraine #Ukraine #SkhidMission #EastMission #Luhansk #Donetsk #EmergencyResponse #ERT #Evacuation #ThanksVolunteers #SupportUkraine

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  • 📢 The Ukrainian Red Cross participated in large-scale regional command and staff exercises in the Vinnytsia region   The Ukrainian Red Cross recently took part in regional command and staff exercises involving civil protection authorities and forces in the Vinnytsia region. The exercises were held under the coordination of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Participants practised joint actions in response to various large-scale man-made and natural disasters. One of the scenarios focused on responding to radiation contamination and included evacuation of the population, the provision of first aid, humanitarian logistics, and coordination between the involved services.   ☝️ It is worth noting that the Ukrainian Red Cross is currently the only humanitarian organisation participating in such exercises alongside the authorities, military, and rescue services. This not only reflects the high level of trust in the organisation but also its real ability to act as part of the national response system.   The Ukrainian Red Cross' involvement in exercises of this scale was made possible by its active integration into the Unified State System of Civil Protection 🛡️. This marks an important step towards strengthening the organisation's role in civil protection and fostering effective cooperation with government agencies during emergencies.   📸 Photo credit: Press service of the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Vinnytsia region.   #redcrossukraine #Ukraine #ThanksVolunteers #CivilProtection #EmergencyManagement #DisasterManagement #EmergencyResponse #SES #Vinnytsia #DisasterPreparedness

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  • Fleeing the war, Liliia moved from the Kharkiv region to Ternopil with her daughters and granddaughter. In the new city, she was left without a job but did not lose faith in herself. Thanks to the "Reboot: Expanding Employment Opportunities" programme, implemented by the Ukrainian Red Cross with support from the Spanish Red Cross, Liliia has gained a new profession — nail artist — and is already welcoming her first clients. 💅✨   Watch the video to learn more. 🎥   #redcrossukraine #Ukraine #ThanksVolunteers #Reboot #EmploymentOpportunities #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #WomenInBusiness #SuccessStory 

  • 📸🎞️ Ukrainian Red Cross Photos Showcased at EXPO 2025 in Japan The Power of Humanity — the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Pavilion — has been opened at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka. Among the exhibits that stand out for their emotional depth and sincerity are photographs documenting the Ukrainian Red Cross's response to the missile attack on Kyiv.   Captured by renowned Ukrainian photographers Kostiantyn and Vlada Liberov, these images convey the strength, resilience, and humanity of Ukrainian Red Cross volunteers who support people in the most challenging circumstances every day. Their presence on the international stage highlights the significant contribution of Ukrainian volunteers to global humanitarian efforts. 🙌   The Pavilion was created as a space to share real stories of those who help others. In the immersive dome theatre, visitors can experience these stories through the eyes of people who face humanitarian challenges every day in different parts of the world.   The Ukrainian Red Cross is proud that its experience, dedication, and humanity have become an integral part of this international story of compassion, solidarity, and hope.   We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Japanese Red Cross Society for their support in making this exhibit possible. 🫶   #redcrossukraine #Ukraine #ThanksVolunteers #EXPO2025 #WorldExpo2025 #PowerOfHumanity #SupportUkraine 

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  • 🌟 For 107 years, we have stood by the side of those in need and continue to do so.   Today, we celebrate the founding of the Ukrainian Red Cross, an organisation that has been a beacon of humanity during the most challenging times for over a century.   This is a story of help, support, and the unbreakable strength of spirit shown by our volunteers and staff.   🫂 Every day, they stand by those in need. Every day, they make a difference.   #redcrossukraine #Ukraine #ThanksVolunteers #SupportUkraine #HumanityInAction #StrengthInHumanity #CompassionInAction #VolunteersInAction #TogetherForChange

  • ☢️ How International Humanitarian Law Restricts the Use of Nuclear Weapons   Nuclear weapons are among the most powerful weapons of mass destruction. 🚫 Their use has catastrophic consequences — from mass civilian casualties to long-term humanitarian and environmental disasters. For this reason, every state that is a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) must also comply with international humanitarian law (IHL), which governs the protection of victims of war and restricts the means and methods of warfare.   ℹ️ Most countries around the world, including all member states of the European Union, are parties to the NPT, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly and opened for signature on 1 July 1968. In addition to the treaty, the use of nuclear weapons is subject to the rules of international humanitarian law, which are derived from international treaties and customary norms of IHL.   International humanitarian law requires all parties to an armed conflict to adhere to fundamental principles of warfare, including: ➡ The principle of distinction between civilians and combatants. ➡ The principle of the prohibition of indiscriminate attacks. ➡ The principle of proportionality – ensuring that military advantage is not outweighed by excessive harm to civilians. ➡ The principle of precautions in attack – to minimise harm to civilians and civilian objects.   ⚠️ Humanitarian Consequences of the Use of Nuclear Weapons The use of nuclear weapons poses inherent risks of mass destruction and large-scale civilian casualties. In addition to the immediate impact, many survivors may later die from radiation sickness or cancer. It is also important to note that in the event of a nuclear explosion, delivering humanitarian aid becomes an exceptionally difficult task due to the unsafe conditions and infrastructure damage.   🌍 Environmental Consequences of the Deployment and Use of Nuclear Weapons The deployment of such weapons carries significant environmental risks, even in the absence of their use. The ongoing maintenance of nuclear warheads involves handling radioactive materials, which creates a constant, albeit small, risk of accidents in the event of a safety protocol breach. In the case of an actual detonation, a nuclear explosion would result in a catastrophic environmental disaster with long-term consequences for ecosystems and human health.   The Ukrainian Red Cross continues to raise public awareness about the norms of international humanitarian law and the importance of their observance, as violations of IHL can lead to devastating consequences.   #redcrossukraine #Ukraine #ThanksVolunteers #InternatonalHumanitarianLaw #IHL #NuclearWeapons #Disarmament #HumanitarianLaw #ProtectCivilians #EnvironmentalProtection #NuclearDisarmament #BanNuclearWeapons

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  • ⚠️ We continue to raise awareness about mine risks in the Sumy region   The Sumy region faces daily shelling, which puts civilians at constant risk. Remnants of explosive devices can be found not only in fields and forests but also near schools, roads, and residential areas. That’s why it is vital to educate the public — including children — on how to respond to such threats.   For younger audiences, it is especially important that this information is delivered in an engaging and accessible way. With this in mind, mine risk specialists from the Ukrainian Red Cross took a creative approach by preparing a performance titled “Mine Risk: Performances That Save Lives.”   🎬 The premiere took place at the Okhtyrka Central Library. The first viewers were primary school pupils from Secondary Schools No. 4 and No. 11.   🗣️ “This is a pilot project that began in our region with the support of the Danish Red Cross. I’m very grateful to the team at the Okhtyrka branch of the Ukrainian Red Cross — the authors of the project — and to the active young people who created this puppet play. I also thank the branch leadership for supporting the initiative and ensuring its successful implementation,” said Olena Stryzhak, coordinator of the Mine Risk Project at the Ukrainian Red Cross in the Sumy region.   Through this performance, we are once again reminding children of the life-saving steps to follow if an explosive device is discovered: ✅ Stop ✅ Stay calm — don’t panic ✅ Do not touch ✅ Tell an adult ✅ Call 101 or 102   #redcrossukraine #Ukraine #ThanksVolunteers #MineRisk #MineRiskEducation #Sumy #ProtectChildren #ExplosiveAwareness #SafetyFirst 

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  • ⚡ Dnipro: The Ukrainian Red Cross provided assistance following a nighttime attack on the city   Volunteers from the Ukrainian Red Cross emergency response team in the Dnipro region responded to the scene of the attack alongside other rescue services. The volunteers administered first aid and provided psychological first aid to those affected. Three individuals with injuries of varying severity were transported to medical facilities in the city.   ℹ️ According to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Russian forces launched a large-scale drone attack that resulted in the deaths of three people, including a child. It is currently reported that 28 people were injured, among them four children. The attack also caused damage to residential buildings, student dormitories, educational and commercial facilities, and vehicles.   #redcrossukraine #Ukraine #Dnipro #NotATarget #EmergencyResponse #ERT #ThanksVolunteers #SupportUkraine 

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