Social Services
- The Red Cross cares for the vulnerable.
- Red Cross volunteers pay attention to the elderly, the disabled and the chronically ill.
- They organize holidays for underprivileged children.
- In hospitals and homes they cheer up people with a book and a visit.
- To take care of asylum seekers several refugee centres has been set up.
Relief
- Well-trained volunteers offer first aid at public events, rock concerts...
- In case of a disaster they also provide medical and psycho-social support and collect information on the victims.
- The Red Cross hires out specialised devices like wheelchairs, crutches...
Training
- First aid training courses prepare people to offer first aid to their family, friends or whoever is in need for help.
- The Red Cross also sets up campaigns on different subjects: how to prevent accidents at home, while sporting...
International Affairs
- In case of war or disaster the Belgian Red Cross-Flanders helps to provide world wide medical aid, food, water, tents, blankets... and sends qualified personnel on the spot.
- It also supports sustainable development programs of other national societies in Africa and Asia.
- Volunteers promote the basic rules of the international humanitarian law and the Red Cross principles in Flanders.
Red Cross Youth
- Red Cross Youth aims at spreading the Red Cross ideals among youngsters.
- It provides first aid training courses for youngsters between 10 and 15.
- For schools and youth associations it offers educational material on intercultural learning.
Blood transfusion
- The Belgian Red Cross-Flanders makes sure that, with the help of voluntary donors, there is always a sufficiency of blood and plasma.
- Strict medical control guarantees quality and safety of blood supply.
More information about the Red Cross in English can be found on the website of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the website of the International Committee of The Red Cross.