Helping millions of people across the world prepare, respond and recover from emergencies.
A HUMANITARIAN CHARITY
PARTNERSHIP SINCE 1954
Defender, the British Red Cross and the IFRC have worked together since 1954, making this one of the world’s longest charity partnerships. It builds community strength, preparedness and resilience around the world.
VEHICLES DEPLOYED
500+
Through the capability of more than 500 vehicles, we’ve been there to help the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement deliver life-changing support.
COUNTRIES REACHED
50+
Our global partnership has been there no matter the crisis. From food insecurity to conflict and climate change.
PEOPLE HELPED
2 million +
Across humanitarian work in disaster preparedness and response, health, and sanitation, and supporting vulnerable people.
PARTNERSHIP DURATION
70 years
Our partnership has endured decades of change and challenges, committed to helping those in need.
ON THE GROUND
GLOBAL IMPACT
Extending life-saving aid and support beyond borders to assist vulnerable communities worldwide in times of crisis.
Working together, we have reached millions of people around the world, supporting them to prepare, respond and recover from disasters.
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