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International Blue Cross
The International Blue Cross is a worldwide health development
organisation dedicated to caring for people harmed by alcohol
and/or illicit drugs. It was established in 1886 in Geneva,
Switzerland, and is presently made up of more than a thousand
health professionals around the world.
Who we are
The International Blue Cross wears two hats – the
Federation and that of an
international actor.
At the Federation’s level
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We are a non-governmental umbrella organisation that brings
together 41 national Blue Cross societies – called
member organisations. These organisations are independent,
non-denominational Christian organisations.
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We are a networking hub and coordinator between
organisations inside and outside the Blue Cross..
At the level of the international actor
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We are a project funding and implementation organisation.
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We are representatives of the national Blue Cross
organisations in international networks.
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We are the fundraising body of the Federation to ensure
sustainability of core activities.