Bahrain Red Crescent Society
Bahrain Red Crescent Society
The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) is a voluntary humanitarian organization in Bahrain. It is part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Pronunciation
Bahrain Red Crescent Society: /bɑːˈreɪn rɛd ˈkrɛsənt səˈsaɪɪti/
Etymology
The term "Bahrain Red Crescent Society" is derived from its location, Bahrain, and its affiliation with the Red Crescent, a symbol used by national societies in Islamic countries, as an equivalent to the Red Cross.
History
The Bahrain Red Crescent Society was established in 1971. It was recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1972 and became a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in the same year.
Activities
The Bahrain Red Crescent Society provides a range of services including disaster management, health and care, youth and volunteer programs, and blood donation services. It also participates in international humanitarian efforts.
Related Terms
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
- International Committee of the Red Cross
- Red Crescent
- Bahrain
- Disaster management
- Health and care
- Youth and volunteer
- Blood donation
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bahrain Red Crescent Society
- Wikipedia's article - Bahrain Red Crescent Society
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