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French Red Cross: 160 years of humanitarian action
The French Red Cross celebrates its 160th anniversary. The organization has been serving others for more than a century and a half.
(Franceinfo)
The French Red Cross celebrates its 160th anniversary. The organization has been serving others for more than a century and a half.
November 2022, a tornado tears apart around a hundred houses in Bihucourt (Pas-de-Calais). Immediately, the French Red Cross was on site and came to the aid of the victims. “It does a lot of good because we are destitute”, underlines a lady. The French Red Cross was born 160 years ago. She helps victims of conflict, particularly during the Second War. worldwide. This continues, including abroad or during sporting events.
In addition, the association is also present on a daily basis with the most vulnerable, victims of the economic and social crisis, with food distributions or raids among the homeless. The Red Cross organizes a collection every year, the 90th year. 15,000 recruits have joined the association over the last two years.
