International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 192-member National Societies. The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.”  The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

IFRC established its presence in Jordan as a regional office for the Middle East and Gulf in 1993, supporting the JNRCS in the implementation of its humanitarian work across the country. In 2016, IFRC’s presence has moved from a regional representation to a country delegation. Over the course of the last two decades, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Crescent Societies (IFRC) has provided technical support to JNRCS in implementing programs. IFRC Jordan Country Office maintains close collaboration with JNRCS at all levels and aims to continue provision of technical support in areas including Disaster Risk Reduction, Livelihoods, Health, Disaster Management and Emergency Response, with the overall objective of strengthening the capacity of JNRCS in reaching the most vulnerable populations.