Swiss Red Cross
Civic and Social OrganizationsBern, Switzerland501-1000 Employees
The Swiss Red Cross is a private organization that also carries out public tasks under mandates from federal or cantonal authorities. It is part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, linking it to a global network of 188 national societies. Its mission is to protect lives, health, and dignity, and it is headquartered in Bern with a network that includes 24 cantonal associations, five corporate members, and three institutions. The SRC operates within the civic and social sector, coordinating activities across Switzerland and maintaining ties to local communities through its cantonal structure. Recent developments include partnerships to advance homecare initiatives, such as collaborations with CASMED and the Homecare Association, with financial support from the Government of Switzerland.