The International Blue Cross (French: Fédération Internationale de la Croix-Bleue) is a politically and denominationally independent Christian organization consisting of about 40 member organizations engaged in the prevention, treatment and after care of problems related to alcohol and other drugs.

It was founded in 1877 in Geneva by L-L. Rochat.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Blå Kors". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 16 July 2009.


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