The Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) is a national society that was established on July 9, 1945 as an independent National Society. In 1946, it was recognized by the State as a public nonprofit organization and as an auxiliary team to the medical service of the Lebanese Army.
The Lebanese Red Cross Society is led by volunteers whose mission is to provide relief to victims of natural and human disasters, and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies, and to mitigate the suffering of the most vulnerable.
The goal of the Lebanese Red Cross is to promote peace, serve the society, and alleviate human suffering without any racial, sexual, social, religious or political discrimination.
Today, the Lebanese Red Cross – Jounieh branch provides the following services: Emergency Medical Services, disaster management, medical and social services, as well as blood transfusion and distribution.