90th Anniversary of the
Ethiopian Red Cross Society
JUL 8, 2025
WELCOME TO ETHIOPIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY
The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS), one of the 192 national Red
Cross and Red Crescent societies around the world, was founded on July 8th,
1935, by government Decree, following the second Italian invasion of
Ethiopia. It began by providing humanitarian services to wounded
soldiers and civilian victims. That same year on the 25th of September 1935, ERCS was officially recognized as the 48th member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
VISION
To be the leading National Society in Africa
MISSION
To prevent and alleviate human sufferings through appropriate and timely humanitarian and development interventions, contribute to the wellbeing of humankind and prevalence of peace by mobilizing the public and partners in Ethiopia and around the world.
CORE VALUES
Care – we care about plight of affected and vulnerable people
Learning – we believe in continuous learning and innovation
Sensitive – we are sensitive to time, gender, disabilities and environment
Solidarity – we collaborate with movement and non-movement partners to serve humanity
Integrity – we walk the talk and strive to be trustworthy
