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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLebanese Red Cross is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 31/100 for disaster relief charities in Lebanon.
Lebanese Red Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 31/100.
Lebanese Red Cross is located in Hamra, Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years. Its registered address is Kontari, Lebanon.
Lebanese Red Cross is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Lebanon.
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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. Lebanese Red Cross is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 1945.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Lebanon: Lebanese Red Cross's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is above the peer average of 31/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Lebanese Red Cross is registered 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 registered 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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NeutralRed Cross evacuates civilians from Mifadoun in southern Lebanon - شبكة يافا الإخبارية
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
الاحتلال يواصل اعتداءاته على الصليب الأحمر اللبناني - العربي الجديد
إسرائيل تستهدف الصليب الأحمر في لبنان - Libnanews
حياة معلّقة: من داخل أزمة النزوح المتفاقمة في لبنان - IFRC
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
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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, Lebanon.
- Is Lebanese Red Cross trustworthy?
- Lebanese 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 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.