OUR HISTORY

The Red Cross was founded more than 150 years ago.

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The beginnings of the Red Cross

One man’s vision inspired a whole Movement

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The Red Cross in the Second World War

Find out about our work during the war.

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British Red Cross

The British Red Cross has a long history of supporting those in need, in peacetime and in war.

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Gibraltar Red Cross

Read more about the history of the Gibraltar Red Cross

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