The Norwegian Red Cross field hospital Haiti

About us

The Norwegian Red Cross mission is to reveal, prevent and alleviate human suffering and distress. Our activities are grounded in local needs, resources and competencies.

A large network of volunteers

Our work is volunteer-based and organized to ensure that we can reach people in need quickly and efficiently. The Red Cross has local branches throughout Norway and when a crisis strike, we can mobilize a large network of volunteers in a short time.

Our teams are trained in search and rescue, physical and psychosocial first aid and will help out with evacuation, logistics and other practical or humanitarian needs.

Join our team, and become a volunteer!

En ung dame sitter å snakker med en eldre dame mens hund holder hånden hennes.
Our volunteers do great work and are driven by a desire to help others. Photo: Norwegian Red Cross.

Driven by a desire to help others

There are people all over the world who need help, including in Norway. The problems here differ from those in other countries where armed conflicts or natural disasters produce need and suffering. They include substance abuse problems, difficulties adjusting to a new country, getting lost or injured in the mountains, and the many lonely people who simply need someone to talk to.

Support our work!

Part of a large global movement

The Red Cross is a humanitarian organisation whose work is driven by a desire to help others. It is committed to, and bound by, the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and acts as the guardian of the Geneva Conventions.

Read more about our work:

The Norwegian Red Cross Head Offices are located in the city center of Oslo and in close proximity to Oslo Central Station.
The Norwegian Red Cross has a wide spectrum of humanitarian activities. Join our friendly team of volunteers and do something positive for your community.
The Norwegian Red Cross was one of the first national societies in the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Red Cross is Norway's largest volunteer disaster preparedness organization. We are ready to help and assist local authorities if an unexpected or unwanted incident occurs.