We celebrate International Red Cross today!

Today, the Red Cross societies from all around the globe celebrate the birth of the International Red Cross and the founder Henry Dunant. Motivated by his experiences during the Battle of Solferino in 1859, Henry Dunant began to advocate for the humane treatment of the sick and wounded during wartime. Now, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is comprised of more than 97 million staff, volunteers and members and assists more than 277 million people worldwide.

The American Red Cross of Massachusetts Bay is a part of that global movement and works on connecting and reuniting families with loved ones locally through International Social Services. To know more the American Red Cross of Mass and how you can get involved, visit our website www.bostonredcross.org.