The Irish Red Cross identifies and provides humanitarian assistance, delivering impartial services and support both at home and abroad, to those who are most in need. As well as supporting the response to humanitarian crises around the world, we are involved on a daily basis in many aspects of local and regional community life, through the work of over 3,000 volunteers in more than 70 Branches across Ireland. The Irish Red Cross saves lives and builds capacity and resilience within communities at home and abroad to enable them to respond effectively to emergencies and disasters.