Funds and medals

The ICRC administers a number of funds established over the past century by special donations from individuals or organisations.

These have various aims: to help promote and develop the activities of the Red Cross/Red Crescent and international humanitarian law; to recognise the merits of individuals who have made particular contributions to its work; or to provide support to staff in difficulties because of their work in crises. Read full overview

Florence Nightingale medal

Paul Reuter Fund

French Fund Maurice de Madre

Empress Shôken Fund

Publications More publications

Florence Nightingale Medal: honouring exceptional nurses and nursing aides

This brochure describes who is eligible to receive the medal, how the award process works and how you can recommend an exceptional nursing professional.

International Review of the Red Cross More articles

In images More images

Photo galleryFlorence Nightingale Medal: a century of nursing excellence