English 
Arabic The ERC does not affiliate with any one of the previous mentioned
bodies. It is an independent Egyptian non-governmental organization. It was
established in 1911; its activities based on the members and volunteers'
efforts. The ERC is the only non-governmental organization that authorized to
be as an assistance body for the governmental authorities in the peace and war
time.
The ERC provides its services to the all people regardless the
religious, political, gender or ethnic considerations. Being a part of the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent (IRCRC) Movement, the ERC abides by
the Geneva Conventions and Protocols and the seven principles of the IRCRC
movement which include humanity,
impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and
universality.
- Facing the risks of disasters
and calamities in coordination with the governmental authorities and the
International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent (IFRC), the
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the national societies of
the Red Cross and Red Crescent, and the national and international
organizations.
- Providing social development
services to the impoverished people.
- Providing the health and
medical services, focusing on the means of protection from the diseases,
and encouraging blood donation.
- Spreading the principles of the
International Humanitarian Law and the humanity ideals to achieve the
equality and non-discrimination.
The main funding resources
for the Egyptian Red Crescent: first, the donations; second,the financial
support that has been given from the component and bodies of the International
Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the International Committee of the Red
Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
(IFRC), and the national societies); third,leasing the ERC-owned fixed assets.
- Go to the nearest branch in the
governorate where you live to get a membership form.
- Fill the membership form and
attach it with 3 photos and a copy of the ID, besides a recommendation
letter from two members in the branch.
- Paynominal fees for annual
subscription as it was determined by the branch.
- Go to the nearest branch in the
governorate where you live to get a membership form (applicant should be
from 16 to 30 years old).
- Fill the membership form and
attach it with a recommendation letter from two old members in the club,
anda medical certificate proves that the applicant is able to practice the
physical activities and possible relief works.
- Paynominal fees for the annual subscription as it determined the club administration
- The new member should be on probation for 6 months.
