“The killing spree in Graz has deeply shaken us. Now it is time to stand together, to look for the common, to get involved in other people, to help them in their fears and needs,” explains Gerald Schöpfer at the 78th general meeting in Vienna, at which one minute’s minute was held for everyone affected. Creator indicates the special role of Austria’s greatest humanitarian aid organization for all people in need and emphasizes the importance of the blood donation as an act of social solidarity: “A terrible bloody act suddenly shows us all of us how important the care of our health facilities is with blood. On today’s world blood donation day, we remember that blood is an irreplaceable emergency medication that cannot be made artificial and can only be kept in a limited manner and stable. www.blut.at Via donation options near you and help us to ensure the supply of our health facilities with blood cannon. ”
Creator is also dismayed by the current developments in the Middle East and the escalations between Israel and Iran: “The Red Cross warns all parties to the conflict to comply with humanitarian international law, to protect the civilian population and to avoid unnecessary suffering!”
Growing organization for all people who need help
The Rotkreuz president is pleased with a new volunteer high: “I am proud and happy to be able to report a new record of humanity at the Red Cross with 80,000 volunteers.” In addition to the volunteers, the president thanks 4,337 civil servants and 1,184 employees: inside of the voluntary social year, as well as 10,719 full -time employees: inside.
“Of course, thanks also deserve our supporting members and donors: Inside. 1.15 million people in Austria support the Red Cross in this way. In comparison of the past ten years, this is an increase of almost 25 percent,” said the Red Cross President.
Ambulance service
When every second counts. With more than 3.4 million deployment and thus also for more than 3.25 million patient supervised: inside.
Blood donation service
Because blood donation saves life. We provide Austria’s hospitals with life -saving blood products through more than 330,000 full -blood donations.
Courses, training and further education
First aid knowledge should be refreshed regularly.
We are happy to pass on our life -saving knowledge. All information at: www.roteskreuz.at/ich-will-helfen/erste-hilfe.
Disaster
Disasters, crises and wars threaten people at home and abroad. The Red Cross helps everyone in need.
International cooperation
Regional, national and global teamwork is limitless.
As part of the global network of the Red Cross and Red Moon Societies, our work extends far beyond the national borders.
Care and support
If a self -determined life at home is becoming increasingly difficult.
We maintain and look after people with a need for support and thus also relieve their relatives.
Youth Red Cross
Valuable help for starting in life.
As a value partner, we accompany children and adolescents as well as their pedagogue: interior and youth group leader: inside at school, in youth groups and with direct offers.
Search service
When families are torn apart by disasters, wars and crises, we help with the search and merging.
According to humanitarian international law, declarations of fate and red cross messages are among the core tasks of the Red Cross.
Distribution of humanitarian international law
If our sign is the only protection.
We also help in crisis and war areas and protect our signs in peace so that it can protect. We share the information about the internationally recognized protective signs in lectures and publications.
World Wide Web
The Austrian Red Cross is one of 191 Rotkreuz organizations worldwide. 16 million volunteers are committed to people worldwide. “I would like to thank all people who are committed to the Red Cross in Austria and worldwide,” said President Schöpfer. “It is only thanks to our support that it is possible for us to be there for people in need every day. With their help, we will also manage the numerous challenges of the future.”
Some particularly committed employees: Today, the President’s hands also received honors. The GDR. Lauda prices are ceremoniously awarded every year at the general meeting:
https://www.roteskreuz.at/jahreshauptversammlung-2025
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