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Code of Conduct
Myanmar Red Cross Society Code of Conduct 1. Introduction Myanmar Red Cross Society (hereafter called “MRCS”) is a volunteer based humanitarian organization providing humanitarian services not only in times of disasters but also under peaceful conditions trying to make the community safe and resilient. The Society is fully committed to the seven Fundamental Principles…
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OUR PARTNERS
IFRC Myanmar Delegation Background The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has been present in Myanmar since 1991, when it sent a relief delegate for fire relief operations in Meiktila, Mandalay Region. Following this successful partnership between the IFRC and Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS), an IFRC office was established in…
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STRUCTURE & MANAGEMENT
The General Assembly is the highest governing body of the Society and convenes every 3 years. The Central Council is the governing body of the Myanmar Red Cross Society between the sessions of the General Assembly. The Central Council is comprised of 63 members, out of which 17 members represent State and Division-level branches. The…
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MYANMAR COUNTRY PROFILE
2016 United Nations Human Development Index: 145th of 188 countries Population: 53.9 million Life Expectancy: 66.1 years Male Life Expectancy: 64 years Female Life Expectancy: 68.2 years Birth Rate: 16.5 births/1,000 population Death Rate: 8.25 deaths/1,000 population (2015) Maternal Mortality Rate: 178 deaths/100,000 live births Infant Mortality Rate: 39.5 deaths/1,000 live births Overall Health Concerns…
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2021-2025 GOALS AND STRATEGY
In the changing humanitarian environment of the 21st century, we seek to increase the impact of our activities in achieving our mission. With this in mind, the Myanmar Red Cross Society is committed to a community-based resilience approach for our 2021-2025 strategy. In this approach, skilled volunteers will support the formation of community groups to…
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VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
Our Vision In revisiting the Myanmar Red Cross Society Vision (2016-2020) and reflecting on the current situation in Myanmar, projecting its future in the humanitarian context, as well as the status of the National Society as member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Myanmar Red Cross Society adopted the Vision…
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OUR HISTORY
As the leading and oldest humanitarian organization in Myanmar, the Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) is committed to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable people. We began our operations in 1920 as a branch of the Indian Red Cross Society. After Burma formally separated from Indian in 1937, the Society obtained official, national status…