We inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies.

We do so with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering, thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.

By effectively coordinating and supporting the work of our member National Societies, the secretariat will ensure the IFRC fulfils its potential as an engaged, accountable and trusted humanitarian actor on a global scale.
Through our work we enable healthy and safe communities, reduce vulnerabilities, improve people’s resilience and promote peace around the world.