Nepal Red Cross Society

Founded in 1963, Nepal Red Cross Society is a non-governmental organisation based in Kalimati, Nepal working on humanitarian aid & disaster relief, health, water & sanitation +1 more.

Nepal Red Cross Society is the country's largest humanitarian organisation and a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Founded in 1963 and recognised by the ICRC in 1964, it works across Nepal's 77 districts through District Chapters, Sub-Chapters and Junior and Youth Red Cross Circles. Its activities include disaster response, health services, blood transfusion, water and hygiene support, and community development. The society is guided by the seven Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. In 2026 the Government of Nepal constituted an ad hoc committee to lead the society, with a mandate to build a digital membership system, run a nationwide membership campaign and hold elections based on updated membership.