Iraqi Red Crescent Society An independent national humanitarian society that works to reduce the suffering and pain of people without discrimination during the peace and war , natural disasters and non-natural disasters , it is also considered one of the most activist societies in the international movement of Red Cross and Red Crescent.
The Iraqi Red Crescent Society (IRCS) distributed relief assistance to the displaced families in (the prophet Younis refugee camp) southern of Baghdad, in collaboration with American Foundation called (Joey) and Iraqi Airways.
The Assistant Secretary General for IRCS Mr.Mohammed Al-Khuzai said that “when IRCS launched Emergency Appeal for its partners in the International Movement, International Federation (IFRC) and the National Societies (NS) in order to cover the needs of the displaced people, then, IRCS received several food aids and relief assistance which has been distributed to the displaced families”. He added “Joy Foundation sent relief assistance through the US Boeing company for more than 500 families, in which teams from IRCS distributed it to the displaced families in the above mentioned camp”.
On the other hand, teams from IRCS organized Psychological support programs for the displaced children, and to present show of moving toys for the kids in the same camp. In addition to what has been mentioned, IRCS is still ongoing in distributing food and relief assistance to those families in collaboration with international partners in the humanitarian work.
