Category Archives: Bahrain Red Crescent News

Our hearts are with you, Lebanon!

In solidarity with the Lebanese people, and in cooperation with the Lebanese Red Cross Society, you are invited by the Bahrain Red Crescent Society to contribute and extend your supporting hands to those affected by the port explosion in Beirut. You may make such contributions by: Transferring amounts through the Benefit Pay to the society’s […]

Bahrain Red Crescent launches drive to assist victims of Beirut explosion

The Bahrain Red Crescent Society has launched the “Bahrain assists Beirut” campaign to support the Lebanese in their ordeal following the devastating explosion in Beirut that resulted in catastrophic damage to the population, the economy and the environment. The campaign aims to collect donations and provide relief, medical, health and psychological support for the Lebanese […]

BRCS donates $50.000 to Lebanese Red Cross

The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS)  announced its donation of $ 50,000 to the Lebanese Red Cross as part of the relief efforts, after the destruction of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, due to the explosion of its port, which left 137 people dead and about 5,000 injured, in addition to massive material damage, according to […]

BRCS visits frontline workers at Hidd Quarantine Center

A delegation from the Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) visited the Hidd’s Quarantine Center in a gratitude gesture to the frontline workers during Eid holidays for their tireless efforts to tackle COVID-19 on the one hand, and to stress the importance of continuing the commitment of citizens and residents to the precautionary measures of the […]

Dr. Jahromi designated BRCS’s head of Young & Youth Committee

The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) has announced the appointment of Dr. Nilofer Jahromi as the head of the Society’s Young & Youth Committee, in addition to continuing her role as Head of Charity Agricultural Project. Mr. Mubarak Al Hadi, Bahrain Red Crescent Director-General/Act General Secretary, praised the excellent voluntary efforts exercised by Dr. Jahromi in the […]

Bahrain Red Crescent trains volunteers on psychological aid

The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS), in cooperation with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, organized a training program entitled “Remote psychological first aid to tackle COVID-19”. The program was created in the framework of society’s keenness to build the volunteers’ capacities, qualify them, and strengthen their ability to provide support […]

Bahrain Red Crescent trains volunteers for Mobile journalism

The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS), in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, conducted a remote workshop on “How to create media reports on press, TV and social media.” The purpose was to build volunteers’ capacities and develop their skills in highlighting human stories, relief projects, and humanitarian relief […]

BRCS supports international efforts to tackle COVID-19

The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) asserted its keenness to continue working with all entities of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to support relief and humanitarian efforts intended to mitigate the harmful effects of (COVID-19). These efforts concentrate on the most vulnerable segments such as refugees, displaced persons and those afflicted by […]

BRCS participates in a symposium on International Humanitarian Law

The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) participated in the “International Humanitarian Law in the era of Covid-19” symposium, organized by the Judicial and Legal Studies Institution in cooperation with the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The symposium concentrated on the humanitarian situation in the world, especially […]

Bahrain Red Crescent celebrates 50 years of humanitarian achievements

The Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) will organize a media campaign to highlight the achievements of Bahrain in the field of relief and international humanitarian work over the past 50 years. This effort is part of the Society’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of its foundation as one of the oldest voluntary and humanitarian work […]