American Red Cross helps vulnerable people and communities around the world prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, humanitarian emergencies and health crises by mobilizing the power of the world’s largest humanitarian network. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement is made up of 187 Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies and more than 100 million members, volunteers and supporters. In all our work we abide by our seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.

Working with our partners around the globe, the American Red Cross helps to build the local capacities of our sister Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, collaborates with those to train and organize volunteers and educate communities, and establishes partnerships with other public and private organizations to strengthen and complement our core international services and initiatives.

News: Stay up to date on the Red Cross’ involvement in Syria here

Update: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami One-Year Report available here

The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region offers the following International Services, please click the links to learn more:

• Restoring Family Links
• Holocaust and World War II Tracing
• Measles Initiative Check out the latest: Measles Initiative, February 2012 Newsletter
• International Humanitarian Law
• Exploring Humanitarian Law Check out the latest: EHL, April 2012 Newsletter
• International Disaster Support

To find out more about volunteering with the American Red Cross in the Los Angeles area, click here.

To learn more about specific volunteer opportunities within International Services, please click here.

Additional International Services Information with the American Red Cross:

• American Red Cross Global Impact Report FY2011
• Regional Programs & Response
• Understanding the Red Cross Global Network
• Frequently Asked Questions about International Services
• Media Resources

Contact American Red Cross International Services in Los Angeles:

• Family Tracing Inquiries through our Restoring Family Links program please call (626) 407-4536 or email IntlTracing@arcla.org
• International Services program inquiries please call (626) 407-4535 or email IntlServices@arcla.org
• International Disaster Relief Donations please call 1-800-RED-CROSS

For more information about the International Committee of the Red Cross, click here
For more information about the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, click here