Humanity
The Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors—in its international and national capacity—to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found.
Who we are
History
The Red Cross was established in Jamaica on the 8th of April 1948 as a Branch of the British Red Cross and recognized as a National Society on the 2nd October 1964.
Governance
The Jamaica Red Cross is governed and administered a Central Committee. This is the highest Authority of the Jamaica Red Cross in the period between two General Assemblies. The term of office for its members is two (2) years.