The Icelandic Red Cross, Reykjavik Branch

The Icelandic Red Cross was founded on December 10th 1924. Throughout its history it has enjoyed tremendous public support and has played a pioneering role in many areas of health care, social work and education. The society has steadily grown stronger and is now the premier humanitarian agency in the country. The Icelandic Red Cross has 19.000 members and growing. The work of Red Cross volunteers complements the Icelandic welfare system and is a key component of the nation's emergency response capacity.

The Icelandic Red Cross Youth Movement is a venue for young people who want to work in the spirit of humanitarian ideals. Young people within the Red Cross participate in social activities, support handicapped children and young immigrants, provide first aid at major events, sort and sell used clothes, give courses on the situation of refugees and campaign against violence and discrimination.