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Ethiopian Red Cross

Ethiopian Red Cross

General Information

Name: Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)

Established: July 8, 1935

Headquarters: Ras Desta Damtew Avenue, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Website: redcrosseth.org

Membership: Over 6.35 million members

Volunteers: More than 500,000

Ambulances: 444

Essential Drug Program: 75 active programs

Patron: President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Mission: To prevent and alleviate human suffering, contribute to the well-being of humankind, and promote peace by mobilizing the public and partners in Ethiopia and around the world.

Core Values: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality

Key Services:

  • Emergency response and disaster relief
  • Ambulance and first aid services
  • Family reunification and tracing
  • Blood donation and essential drug programs
  • Water and sanitation initiatives
  • Health education and community outreach

History

1935: Founded by government decree following the second Italian invasion of Ethiopia. 1935: Officially recognized as the 48th member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. 1947: Adopted its first National Charter; revised several times, with the latest approval in January 2018. 2007: Initiated a 12-storey building project to enhance operational capacity. 2016: Played a pivotal role in responding to the Ethiopian floods by distributing emergency shelter and household kits to affected regions. 2025: Celebrated its 90th anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to humanitarian service.

Project Delivered

Streamlining Humanitarian Aid with a Custom ERP for the Ethiopian Red Cross

Services Provided

Enterprise Application DevelopmentSoftware & Application EngineeringStrategic Consulting Services
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