Bhutan Red Cross Society

The Bhutan Red Cross Society (BRCS) is a pivotal not-for-profit organization founded under the Bhutan Red Cross Society Act of 2016. Aligned with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, BRCS strives to build a safer and more resilient society, focusing on preventing and alleviating human suffering during disasters. Their extensive range of services includes health initiatives, disaster management, and social welfare programs aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable populations across Bhutan.

As part of its mission, BRCS recruits volunteers from various communities, empowering them to deliver essential services that complement the efforts of public authorities. The organization fosters social inclusion and encourages a culture of care among its members. Individuals can engage with BRCS by becoming volunteers or by contributing through various membership tiers. The BRCS also promotes community involvement through initiatives like blood donation drives and emergency response activities, keeping the spirit of humanitarianism alive while honoring its principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.