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Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Society

Headquarters address
Organization's name:	Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Society
Organization's acronym:	BC
Former Name(s):	Blue Cross movement
Address:	Innov8 Ras Vilas, Lower Ground Floor, Salcon Rasvilas, D-1, Saket District Center, Saket New Delhi, India Pin Code: 110017 India
Phone:	9718627115 ,7982751891
Email:	commander@blue-cross.org.in
Web site:	www.blue-cross.org.in
Organization type:	Inter-governmental organization
Languages:	English Hindi Nepali

Activities

Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Aging Agriculture Atomic Energy Biodiversity Business and Industry Children Citizenship and Governance Climate Change Coorporate Accountability Crime Prevention Criminal Justice Culture De-mining Debt Relief Decolonization Development Disabled Persons Disarmament Drug Control Economics and Finance Education Energy Environment Extreme poverty Family Financing for Development Food Governance HIV/AIDS Habitat Human Rights Humanitarian Affairs Indigenous Peoples Industrial Development Information Intellectual Property International Law International Security Justice Labour Law of the Sea and Antarctica Least Developed Countries Media Micro-Credit Migration Minority Rights New Global Institutions Outer Space Peace and Security Population Private Sector Refugees Religion Safety Science and Technology Social Development Sports for Peace and Development Statistics Sustainable Development Taxation Policy Technical Cooperation Torture Trade and Development United Nations Funding United Nations Reform Values Violence Volunteerism Water Women Women/gender Equality Youth Financing for Development: Addressing systemic issues External debt Increasing financial and technical cooperation for development International Cooperation in Tax Matters International Trade as an engine for development Mobilizing domestic financial resources for development Mobilizing international resources for development Gender Issues and Advancement of Women: Advocacy and outreach Capacity building Education and training of women Human rights of women Indigenous women Information and communication technologies Institutional mechanisms for the advancement of women Men and boys Millennium Development Goals Policy advice Research Service provision The girl child Trafficking in women and girls Violence against women Women and HIV/AIDS Women and armed conflict Women and health Women and poverty Women and the economy Women and the environment Women and the media Women and the media Women in power and decision-making Population: International migration Morbidity and mortality Population distribution and internal migration Population growth Population structure Reproduction, family formation and the status of women Public Administration: Ethics, Transparency and Accountability Governance and Public Administration Knowledge Systems and E-government Public Financial Management Public Service and Management Innovation Socio-Economic Governance and Management Social Development: Aging Conflict Cooperative Disabled persons Employment Indigenous issues Information and Communications Technologies Poverty Social policy Technical cooperation Youth Statistics: Civil registration systems Country or region codes Crime and criminal justice statistics Demographic and social surveys Development indicators Disability Statistics Environmental Accounts Geographical names Household Statistics Informal Sector Statistics International Comparison Programme International Economic and Social Classifications International migration Labour and Compensation Methodological publications in statistics National accounting Official statistics, principles and practices Population and housing censuses Poverty statistics Price and Quantity Statistics Services Statistics Social Statistics and Social Monitoring Statistical activities classification Statistics on international trade in services Time-use statistics Sustainable Development: Agriculture Atmosphere Biodiversity Biotechnology Capacity-building Climate change Consumption and production patterns Demographics Desertification and Drought Disaster management and vulnerability Education Energy Finance Forests Freshwater Gender equality Health Human settlements Indicators Industrial development Information for decision-making and participation Institutional arrangements Integrated decision-making International cooperation for an enabling environment International law Land management Major Groups Marine Resources Means of Implementation (Trade, Finance, Technology, Tranfer, etc.) Mining Mountains Oceans and seas Partnerships Poverty Protecting and managing the natural resources Rural Development Sanitation Science Sustainable Tourism Sustainable development for Africa Sustainable development in a globalizing world Sustainable development of SIDS Technology Toxic chemicals Trade and environment Transport Waste (hazardous) Waste (radioactive) Waste (solid) Waste Management NEPAD: Agriculture and Food Security Climate Change and Natural Resource Management Crosscutting issues (Gender and Capacity Development) Economic and Corporate Governance Human Development Regional Integration and Infrastructure
Geographic scope:	International
Country of activity:	Belgium Italy Djibouti Guinea Bissau Ethiopia Comoros Lebanon Fiji Bolivia (Plurinational State of) Namibia Lesotho Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Gambia Liberia Bhutan Croatia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Mozambique Somalia Samoa Luxembourg Timor-Leste Iceland Monaco Zambia France Saint Kitts and Nevis Jordan Montenegro Mongolia Romania Country Not Available Angola Haiti China Solomon Islands United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Nepal Turkmenistan Sudan Sweden Senegal Holy See Türkiye Egypt Uruguay Hungary Antigua and Barbuda Dominican Republic Netherlands Poland Benin Ireland Argentina Tonga Cyprus Kuwait Finland Marshall Islands Saint Lucia Sri Lanka North Macedonia Cameroon Central African Republic Afghanistan Malawi Serbia Bosnia and Herzegovina Palau Peru India Estonia Dominica Germany Bangladesh Azerbaijan Democratic Republic of the Congo Malaysia Morocco Grenada Nauru Congo United Arab Emirates Andorra Ukraine Costa Rica Bahrain Singapore Chile United Republic of Tanzania Yemen Barbados Canada Kazakhstan Pakistan Denmark Georgia Guatemala Thailand Brazil Equatorial Guinea Syrian Arab Republic Australia Burundi Suriname New Zealand Nigeria Belize Algeria Seychelles Armenia Israel Norway Tuvalu Republic of Moldova Portugal Chad Maldives Bulgaria Japan San Marino Uganda Rwanda Tajikistan Iraq Brunei Darussalam Micronesia (Federated States of) State of Palestine Togo Slovenia Cape Verde Niger Nicaragua Democratic People's Republic of Korea Eritrea Sao Tome and Principe Vanuatu Belarus Cambodia Slovakia Honduras Czechia Lithuania Myanmar Qatar Philippines Botswana South Africa Ghana South Sudan Spain Gabon Viet Nam Libya Saudi Arabia Switzerland Kenya Guinea Lao People's Democratic Republic Jamaica Panama Mauritius Kyrgyzstan Iran (Islamic Republic of) Republic of Korea Sierra Leone Burkina Faso Paraguay Indonesia Malta Uzbekistan Papua New Guinea Eswatini Oman Austria Albania El Salvador Bahamas Kiribati Colombia Ecuador Mauritania Côte D'Ivoire Cuba Russian Federation Latvia Mali Trinidad and Tobago Zimbabwe Madagascar United States of America Tunisia Greece Liechtenstein Guyana Mexico
Millennium Development Goals:	Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger Achieve universal primary education Promote gender equality and empower women Reduce child mortality Improve maternal health Ensure environmental sustainability Develop global partnership for development
Mission statement:	Mission of the Blue Cross and Blue Crescent Movement is to work to build a better world by strengthening and improving the International Movement 'to provide an effective and efficient humanitarian service 'For All Humanity' through the engagement of humanitarian activists' who share in our vision.
Year established (YYYY):	2012
Year of registration (YYYY):	2015
Organizational structure:	1.2. Structure - BLUE CROSS & BLUE CRESCENT MOVEMENT 1.2.1. The International Movement is a confederation comprising the following components: 1.2.2. The National Blue Cross Society's, National Blue Crescent Society’s, National Blue Crystal Society's, governed by the International Federation (IFBC); 1.2.3. The International Federation of Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies (IFBC), governed by the Global Committee of IFBC; 1.2.4. The National Cooperative's of the Blue Cross and National Cooperative's of the Blue Crescent, governed by the Federation of International Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Organisations (FIBCO); 1.2.5. The Federation of International Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Organisations (FIBCO), governed by the Global Cooperative of FIBCO; 1.2.6. The International Committee of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent (ICBC), governed by the Global Committee of ICBC; 1.2.7. The International Command of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Corps (ICBCC), governed by the Global Committee of ICBCC; 1.2.8. The Diplomatic Corps of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent (DCBC), governed by the Global Committee of DCBC; 1.2.9. The International Conference of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (IICBCM), governed by the Global Committee of ICBCM; 1.2.10. The International University of the BlueCross & Blue Crescent (IUBC), governed by the Global Committee of IUBC; 1.2.11. The International Cooperation of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent (InCoBC), governed by the Global Committee of InCoBC; 1.2.12. The International Commission of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent (ICmsnBC), governed by the Global Committee of ICmsnBC; 1.2.13. The International Coalition of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent (ICoalBC), governed by the Global Committee of ICoalBC; 1.2.14. The International Communion of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent (ICnBC), governed by the Global Committee of ICnBC; 1.2.15. The International Church of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent (IChBC), governed by the Global Committee of IChBC; 1.2.16. The Sovereign Order of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent (SOBC), governed by the Supreme Grand Priory of SOBC. 1.2.17. The Blue Cross Blue Crescent Charity Shops (BCCS), governed by the Global Committee of BCCS; 1.2.18. The World Scouts of the Blue Cross Blue Crescent (WSBC), governed by the Global Committee of WSBC;
Number and type of members:	Approx. - 550 1. Patrons 2. Vice Patrons 3. Chairman - District Chapter 4. President - District Chapter 5. Vice - President - District Chapter 6. Chairman - State Chapter 7. President - State Chapter 8. Vice - President - State Chapter 9. Chairman - National Chapter 10. President - National Chapter 11. Vice - President - National Chapter 12. Executive Member - District Chapter 13. Executive Member - State Chapter 14. Executive Member - National Chapter 15. Secretary – District Chapter 16. Secretary – State Chapter 17. Deputy Secretary – District Chapter 18. Deputy Secretary – State Chapter 19. Deputy Secretary – National Chapter 20. Joint Secretary - District Chapter 21. Joint Secretary – State Chapter 22. Joint Secretary – National Chapter 23. Secretary-General – National Chapter 24. Treasurer – District Chapter 25. Treasurer – State Chapter 26. Treasurer – National Chapter 27. Life Members 28. Life Associates 29. Annual Members 30. Annual Associate 31. Institutional Members (Annual) 32. Divisional Commander (ICBCC) National Chapter 33. Deputy Divisional Commander (ICBCC) National Chapter 34. Goodwill Ambassador 35. ICBC-Corps Ambassador & National Command 36. ICBC-Corps Ambassador & International Command 37. ICBC-Corps Ambassador at-Large & International Command 38. Divisional Commander (ICBCC) State Chapter 39. Deputy Divisional Commander (ICBCC) State Chapter 40. Divisional Commander (ICBCC) District Chapter 41. Deputy Divisional Commander (ICBCC) District Chapter 42. Deputy Divisional Commander (ICBCC) Sub-District Chapter 43. IFBC Ambassador & National Director 44. IFBC Ambassador & State Director 45. IFBC Ambassador & District Director 46. IFBC Ambassador at-Large & National Director 47. IFBC Ambassador at-Large & Regional Director 48. ICBC Ambassador & Program Director 49. FIBCO Member Organization (IGOs, NGOs & CSOs) 50. FIBCO Ambassador & Executive Director - National Command 51. FIBCO Ambassador & Executive Director - State Command 52. FIBCO Ambassador & Executive Director - Divisional Command 53. IUBC Ambassador Faculty Dean - International Chapter 54. IUBC Ambassador Faculty Dean - National Chapter 55. IUBC Ambassador Faculty Dean - State Chapter 56. IUBC Ambassador Faculty Dean - District Chapter 57. Diplomatic Corps (DCBC) 58. Commissioner, Auditor (ICmsnBC) 59. Medical Corps - Divisional Command 60. Medical Corps - State Command 61. Medical Corps - National Command 62. Volunteers 63. First Responder Corps.....etc........
Affiliation with NGO networks:	1500 NGO
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues Funds from Religious Institutions Fundraising campaigns Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations Other sources Grants from Governments Fees for education and training services Fees for providing consulting or research services Product sales and business services Donations and grants from domestic sources Foreign and international grants

Additional Information

Sustainable Development

Major group affiliation:	Indigenous people Workers and trade unions Scientific and technological communities Business and industry Children and youth Local authorities Women Non-governmental organization Farmers
Publications:	The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) is affiliated with several international organizations and institutions, including: United Nations (UN) Holds Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 2024. European Union (EU) Accredited with the European Union (europa.eu). Government of India Registered under the India Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 (Registration Number S-E/682/2015). Holds Registered 12AA with Section 12A and 80G (5) (vi) w.e.f. 26.06.2018 under the Income Tax Act 1961 (for tax exemptions). Holds FCRA 2010 registration under section 11(1) w.e.f. 14.03.2018 from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India (for foreign funding). Federation of International Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Organisations (FIBCO) A coalition of partner NGOs and humanitarian organizations working with BC globally. International Federation of Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies (IFBC) A worldwide network of 198 National Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies. Other Affiliations & Collaborations Works in cooperation with various governmental and non-governmental organizations, humanitarian agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare providers in different countries. Engages in humanitarian diplomacy, advocacy, disaster response, and medical aid through its networks.
Statements or documents submitted Commission on Sustainable Development:	We would like to officially inform you that as of now, the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) has not submitted any official statements or documents to the Commission on Sustainable Development. Nevertheless, the organization remains fully committed to sustainability and humanitarian efforts, aligning all its initiatives with the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Should there be any future submissions to the Commission or any official engagement, we will provide the necessary information in due course.

Social Development

Purpose of the organization:	Purpose of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) is a global humanitarian, non-profit, and charitable organization dedicated to serving humanity, irrespective of nationality, religion, or political affiliation. The organization works in disaster response, emergency medical aid, healthcare, humanitarian activism, advocacy, and skills-sharing to improve the lives of vulnerable communities worldwide. Key Objectives: Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Response – Providing emergency relief, search & rescue, medical assistance, and disaster preparedness training. Healthcare & Medical Services – Offering humanitarian medical aid, first-aid training, and healthcare services in poverty-stricken and disaster-affected areas. Education & Capacity Building – Enhancing knowledge through skill-sharing, training programs, and advocacy for sustainable development. Human Rights & Advocacy – Promoting social justice, human rights, and equality through activism, lobbying, and diplomatic engagement. Cultural & Heritage Preservation – Protecting cultural traditions and historical sites through the Heritage4Humanity initiative. Sustainability & Environmental Protection – Supporting sustainable development initiatives to build resilient communities. Collaboration & Partnerships – Working with governments, NGOs, and international organizations to strengthen global humanitarian efforts. With the motto "For All Humanity," BC strives to reduce human suffering, promote peace, and enhance the resilience of communities through its worldwide network of volunteers and partner organizations.
Confirmation of the activities of the organization at the regional, national or international level:	Confirmation of Activities of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) at Regional, National, and International Levels The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) operates as a global humanitarian organization engaged in various activities at regional, national, and international levels. Its work extends across multiple sectors, focusing on humanitarian aid, disaster response, healthcare, education, advocacy, and sustainable development. 1. International Level: Global Humanitarian Response: BCBCM provides emergency aid, disaster relief, and medical assistance in crisis-affected regions worldwide. United Nations Engagement: The movement holds UN-ECOSOC Special Consultative Status and collaborates with international organizations on humanitarian and sustainable development initiatives. International Diplomacy & Advocacy: Through the Diplomatic Corps of BC, the organization engages in humanitarian diplomacy, advocacy for human rights, and global peace initiatives. Federation & Partnerships: BC leads the International Federation of Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies (IFBC) and the Federation of International Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Organisations (FIBCO), working with humanitarian agencies worldwide. 2. National Level: National Societies & Branches: BCBCM operates through 198 National Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies worldwide, each contributing to localized humanitarian efforts. Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Response: National societies run programs for first responders, search and rescue teams, and lifeguards to enhance community resilience. Health & Education Programs: The movement supports medical training, community healthcare services, and public education campaigns. Cultural Heritage Protection: Through the Heritage4Humanity initiative, national branches work with local cultural and traditional leaders to preserve heritage and traditions. 3. Regional Level: Regional Humanitarian Missions: BC coordinates regional emergency response teams to provide rapid relief in disaster-prone areas. Cross-Border Collaboration: The movement fosters cooperation among neighboring countries for joint disaster response, healthcare initiatives, and humanitarian diplomacy. Capacity Building & Training: Regional centers offer specialized training in first aid, emergency medical response, disaster management, and humanitarian advocacy. The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) remains committed to serving humanity at all levels, ensuring efficient humanitarian interventions through its widespread network of volunteers, medical professionals, and humanitarian workers.
Description of the membership of the organization, indicating the total number of members:	Description of Membership of the Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) is a global humanitarian organization with a structured membership system that includes various leadership, operational, and volunteer roles at different levels—district, state, national, and international. The membership comprises distinguished patrons, executive members, ambassadors, commanders, and volunteers dedicated to humanitarian service. Total Membership The organization includes a vast network of volunteers, professionals, and leaders across its global operations. The exact number of members varies by chapter and operational area, with thousands of active participants worldwide. Membership Structure 1. Honorary & Patron Membership Patrons Vice Patrons 2. Leadership at District, State, and National Levels Chairman (District, State, National Chapters) President (District, State, National Chapters) Vice President (District, State, National Chapters) 3. Executive Members & Office Bearers Executive Members (District, State, National Chapters) Secretaries & Deputy Secretaries (District, State, National Chapters) Joint Secretaries (District, State, National Chapters) Secretary-General (National Chapter) Treasurers (District, State, National Chapters) 4. General Membership Life Members Life Associates Annual Members Annual Associates Institutional Members (Annual) 5. Command & Ambassadorial Roles ICBC-Corps (International Command, National Command, State Command, District Command, Sub-District Command) Divisional & Deputy Divisional Commanders (ICBC-Corps, ICBCC) Goodwill Ambassadors IFBC Ambassadors & Directors (International, National, State, District, Regional levels) FIBCO Ambassadors & Executive Directors (National, State, Divisional Commands) IUBC Ambassadors & Faculty Deans (International, National, State, District Chapters) Diplomatic Corps (DCBC) Commissioners & Auditors (ICmsnBC) 6. Specialized Corps & Volunteers Medical Corps (Divisional, State, National Command) First Responder Corps General Volunteers Global Network & Humanitarian Impact The Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Movement (BC) operates 198 National Societies and numerous affiliated organizations through its International Federation of Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Societies (IFBC) and the Federation of International Blue Cross & Blue Crescent Organisations (FIBCO). It engages government agencies, IGOs, NGOs, CSOs, and independent humanitarian actors in disaster response, medical aid, advocacy, education, and cultural preservation.

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