The Indian Red Cross is a voluntary humanitarian organization having a network of over 700 branches throughout the country, providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities. It is a leading member of the largest independent humanitarian organization in the world, the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement.

         The Mission of the Indian Red Cross is to inspire, encourage and initiate at all times all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering can be minimized and even prevented and thus contribute to creating more congenial climate for peace.

Message From Vice - President, IRCS-TNB

Disaster Management programs    Sirkali Taluk in Nagapattinam District is one of the badly affected areas by Thane cyclone. The National team visited affected villages in Sirkali Taluk. 300 families were identified as the affected community by Thane Cyclone, staying in damaged houses. – more..		Blood Donation Camp   During the month of April 2012, 12 Blood Donation Camps were conducted and 815 units of blood were collected as detailed below more..
YRC     A One day Orientation Training Programme for YRC volunteers and YRC Programme Officers of B.Ed.Colleges was conducted at Sru Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education more..		Family News Services Activities     The Junior Red Cross Unit organized trainging camps at Virudhunagar and Usilampatti educational district more..
District Branches Activities     On the eve of "World Health Day" Thiru V.Sampath, Collector, Villupuram District flagged off cycle rally on 07.04.2012. 250 students from 20 schools participated in the rally. more..		Activities OF CRECHES under IRCS     Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu Branch is running 55 creche units supported by Central Social Welfare Board, New Delhi and Directorate of Social Welfare, Chennai-5 more..