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Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) took part in the annual meeting of the legal advisors of the National Societies organised by the International committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation, which was held recently at ICRC headquarters here.   The Secretary-General of BRCS Dr. Fawzi Amin confirmed that society’s participation in this […]

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Sakhir Palace today Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) new Board Chairman Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and members. He congratulated them on the formation of the new Board of Directors, wishing them every success.   HM the King underlined Bahrain’s keenness on supporting charity, […]

Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) held an awareness-raising workshop “let’s say No-Tobacco” for intermediate students of Awal Boys School, as part of Society’s social responsibility and its role in contributing to promote public health in the kingdom of Bahrain. The objective of this workshop was to reduce access to tobacco products amongst youngsters and create […]

Aid has been distributed to more than 4,000 needy families from 73 different areas in country, it was announced. This came as the Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) completed a pre-Ramadan aid distribution drive. The Society Worked for 17 days in a stretch towards making the drive a big success, its officials said. BRCS General […]

Bahrain will host meetings of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO) next year, Dr. Fawzi Amin, the Secretary-General of the Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) announced. BRCS has already started preparing for this meeting, which is expected to be attended by the secretaries and heads of National Societies and members, representatives of […]

Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) has always been at the forefront of the international relief appeals,” the society’s general secretary Dr. Fawzi Amin has said. Based on generous support and guidance from the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Government, the first humanitarian aid by the society was provided to Turkey in 1971, he added. “It also paid […]

Bahrain Red Crescent Society has announced that 4138 low-incoome Bahraini families will receive Ramadan aid. BRCS will start distributing aid to families next April ahead of the holy month. BRCS will announce dates of distribution to 73 areas across Bahrain later. BRCS General Director Mubarak Al Hadi stressed keenness on delivering aid to needy families, […]

Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) participated in the annual Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) conference held at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The conference was held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister  and Ruler of Dubai. DIHAD is considered the largest humanitarian […]

Deputy King His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday received Bahrain Red Crescent Society board members, led by chairman Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, and stressed royal support to humanitarian efforts that promote charity and voluntary. He reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to continue supporting humanitarian initiatives and praised the association’s humanitarian efforts.

Eight volunteers from the Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) took part in Lebanon “Youth and Health” workshop held in co-operation with the Lebanese Red Cross along with their counterparts from three Arab countries. The two-day workshop focused on training volunteers on critical humanitarian soft skills and preparing them to face most urgent challenges in a […]