Gambia Red Cross Society
Founded1966
TypeNon-profit organisation
FocusHumanitarian Aid
Location
AffiliationsInternational Committee of the Red Cross
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Gambia Red Cross Society, also known as GRCS, was founded in 1966.[1] It had begun as a branch of the British Red Cross in 1948.[2] It was officially recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1974.[1] The organization has its headquarters in Banjul, The Gambia.[2][3]

Despite being a Muslim majority nation, it uses the Red Cross as its symbol for the society.


References

  1. 1 2 Martin, Eric (November 1974). "Recognition of The Gambia Red Cross Society". International Review of the Red Cross. 14 (164): 596–597. doi:10.1017/S0020860400018532. ISSN 0020-8604.
  2. 1 2 "Gambia Red Cross Society". www.accessgambia.com. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
  3. ↑ West Africa. West Africa Publishing Company Limited. 1986. p. 2623. Retrieved 13 Apr 2023.
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