International Committee of the Red Cross
Neutral, impartial, and independent. Discover our values and mission.
The ICRC is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization. The ICRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, which also comprises National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The ICRC works closely with National Societies and the IFRC to ensure a concerted, efficient and rapid response to conflict or violence. ICRC is the largest humanitarian network in the world.
Overview of the Singapore Red Cross
The Singapore Red Cross is a homegrown humanitarian organisation established to relieving human suffering, protecting lives and responding to emergencies. It serves vulnerable communities through various programmes, including services for the disabled, elderly aid, transport assistance, and community first aid. The SRC has been appointed as Singapore's National Blood Donor, working in partnership with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) to ensure a safe and sufficient blood supply for all patients in Singapore. Why the Singapore Red Cross is Important for Blood Donation: It Secures the Nation's Blood Supply. Promoting the public on the importance of blood donation. Organising mobile blood donation drives across the community.
It Responds to Critical Shortages
Blood has a short shelf life — six weeks for red cells and only seven days for platelets making regular donations essential . The SRC actively monitors blood stock levels and issues public appeals when supplies run low.
It Saves Lives Across Medical Needs
Blood is essential for: Surgeries (including trauma and heart surgery). General medicine. Haematology (blood diseases like thalassaemia and leukaemia). Oncology (cancer patients). Obstetrics and Gynaecology. One unit of blood can save up to three lives.
It Builds a Culture of Regular, Voluntary Donation
Only 4 in 10 donors donate more than once a year, which is insufficient for a stable blood supply . The SRC emphasises that blood donation is a shared responsibility and an essential component of community resilience.
How You Can Help:
The SRC encourages everyone who is eligible to donate blood regularly — at least twice a year. Every donation is a lifeline for someone undergoing surgery, fighting cancer, or living with a blood disorder. You can also become a blood donation advocate, volunteer at blood drives, or encourage your workplace to adopt a Bloodbank.