Egyptian Red Crescent Society

The Egyptian Red Crescent Society (Arabic: جمعية الهلال الأحمر المصري) is a humanitarian society that provides emergency medical services and humanitarian aid in Egypt. It was founded in 1911 by Sheikh Ali Youssef in Cairo.[1] It is a member of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.[2]

Egyptian Red Crescent Society
جمعية الهلال الأحمر المصري
Founded1911 (1911)
FounderAli Youssef
TypeHumanitarian Aid, Nonprofit organization
FocusHumanitarian aid
Location
Area served
Egypt
MethodAid agency
Websiteegyptianrc.org

References
  1. "The role of women in the Egyptian Red Crescent". Egyptian Red Crescent Society. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  2. "Egyptian Red Crescent Society". International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
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