Jamaica Red Cross
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The Jamaica Red Cross Society is a humanitarian aid agency in Jamaica.
| Formation | 8 April 1948 |
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| Type | Aid agency |
| Headquarters | Central Village, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica |
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| Affiliations | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
| Website | https://www.jamaicaredcross.org/ |
History
The Jamaica Red Cross was founded in 1948 as a branch of the British Red Cross. In July 1964, the British Red Cross transferred control to a new national society, which in October 1964 was officially recognised by the International Committee of the Red Cross.[1]
Following Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, the Jamaica Red Cross was very involved in providing aid. Over 2,500 volunteers worked 14-hour shifts providing relief. They also had support from the League of Red Cross Societies, with additional supplies arriving from their warehouse in Panama.[2]
Programmes
The Jamaica Red Cross Society is governed and administered a Central Committee. The term of office for its members is two years.[3]
The organisation has executed various programmes to mitigate the harms of HIV/AIDS in the country.[4]
