Lebanese Red Cross
The goal of the Lebanese Red Cross is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and preserve dignity through it daily humanitarian actions and in accordance with the Fundamental …
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The goal of the Lebanese Red Cross is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and preserve dignity through it daily humanitarian actions and in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The LRC provides vital free services across the country and has done so since 1945.
Mission
The goal of the Lebanese Red Cross is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and preserve dignity through it daily humanitarian actions and in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The LRC provides vital free services across the country and has done so since 1945.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Lebanese Red Cross works to save lives, alleviate human suffering and preserve dignity in line with the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It provides ambulance services, blood support, healthcare and relief across Lebanon. …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar disaster relief in LebanonConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lebanese Red Cross has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Lebanon GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1945, it predates 92% of the charities in Lebanon GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLebanese Red Cross is a disaster relief nonprofit based in Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 38/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Lebanese Red Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 38 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Lebanon is 33/100.
Lebanese Red Cross is located in Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.
Lebanese Red Cross is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, based in Lebanon.
Lebanese Red Cross is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lebanon nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The goal of the Lebanese Red Cross is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and preserve dignity through it daily humanitarian actions and in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The LRC provides vital free services across the country and has done so since 1945. Lebanese Red Cross is a disaster relief organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 1945.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Lebanese Red Cross is listed in Lebanon. 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.
Lebanese Red Cross is listed in Lebanon. 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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Latest news
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President Aoun meets IFRC delegation, urges action on Lebanese detainees - MTV Lebanon
MTV appeals to the Mechanism Committee to urgently grant the Lebanese Red Cross access to the town of Tayri, enabling it to reach the strike site and evacuate colleague Amal Khalil, who is trapped there amid reports she may be injured - MTV Lebanon
NNA - Lebanese Consul in Montreal praises cooperation between Lebanese, Canadian Red Cross - Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies (AMAN)
Lebanese Red Cross Secretary General George Kettaneh to MTV: The Red Cross is active at the southern border to respond to citizens’ calls, provide blood units and relief, and distribute food and medicine - MTV Lebanon
President of the Lebanese Red Cross Antoine Zoghbi to MTV: As much as we focus on ambulances and health services, we are present in disaster response, and municipalities must carry out the necessary surveys and provide information to the Disaster Man - MTV Lebanon
Lebanese Red Cross: A woman has been rescued alive from under the rubble in Ghaziyeh following the airstrike, and search operations are still ongoing for the other missing people - MTV Lebanon
Music Nation – Zakaria Faham – Honoring – Lebanese Red Cross (4) - ميوزيك نايشن
بعثة الصليب الأحمر اللبناني تغادر نقطة العريضة نحو سوريا - - Lebanese Forces Official Website
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1945
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Lebanese Red Cross
- What is Lebanese Red Cross?
- Lebanese Red Cross is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Hamra, Lebanon. The goal of the Lebanese Red Cross is to save lives, alleviate human suffering and preserve dignity through it daily humanitarian actions and in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. The LRC provides vital free services across the country and has done so since 1945.
- When was Lebanese Red Cross founded?
- Lebanese Red Cross was founded in 1945.
- Where is Lebanese Red Cross located?
- Headquartered in Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is Lebanese Red Cross trustworthy?
- Lebanese Red Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38 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 Lebanese Red Cross's website?
- http://www.redcross.org.lb
- Are donations to Lebanese Red Cross tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon 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.