International Committee of the Red Cross
Protecting and assisting people affected by armed conflict
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that helps people affected by war and other situations of violence, with a presence in Yemen based in Sana'a. Its staff and volunteers provide relief assistance, clean water, sanitation, and medical aid to people caught in conflict. The organization works to protect victims of war by upholding their rights under international humanitarian law and by promoting the rules of war. It operates as an impartial, neutral, and independent body.
To protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and violence, and to provide assistance while promoting respect for international humanitarian law.
Focus & reach
Yemen
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, International Committee of the Red Cross has a partial profile.
- Established in 1863, it is among the oldest charities in Yemen GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Yemen GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Yemen - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Yemen data
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Yemen under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
International Committee of the Red Cross is listed in Yemen. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
International Committee of the Red Cross is listed in Yemen. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 4 similar international charities in Yemen.
Cause areas in Yemen
Charities working in each area.
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Frequently asked questions about International Committee of the Red Cross
International Committee of the Red Cross is an international nonprofit based in Sana'a, Yemen. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1863 and has been operating for 163 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that helps people affected by war and other situations of violence, with a presence in Yemen based in Sana'a. Its staff and volunteers provide relief assistance, clean water, sanitation, and medical aid to people caught in conflict. The organization works to protect victims of war by upholding their rights under international humanitarian law and by promoting the rules of war. It operates as an impartial, neutral, and independent body. International Committee of the Red Cross is an international organization based in Yemen. The organization was founded in 1863.
International Committee of the Red Cross is located in Sana'a, Yemen. The organization was established in 1863 and has been active for 163 years.
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Quick facts about International Committee of the Red Cross
- What is International Committee of the Red Cross?
- International Committee of the Red Cross is a international non-governmental based in Sana'a, Yemen. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a leading humanitarian organization that helps people affected by war and other situations of violence, with a presence in Yemen based in Sana'a. Its staff and volunteers provide relief assistance, clean water, sanitation, and medical aid to people caught in conflict. The organization works to protect victims of war by upholding their rights under international humanitarian law and by promoting the rules of war. It operates as an impartial, neutral, and independent body.
- When was International Committee of the Red Cross founded?
- International Committee of the Red Cross was founded in 1863.
- Where is International Committee of the Red Cross located?
- Headquartered in Sana'a, Yemen.
- Is International Committee of the Red Cross trustworthy?
- International Committee of the Red Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is International Committee of the Red Cross's website?
- http://www.icrc.org/
- Are donations to International Committee of the Red Cross tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Yemen under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.