We live in a war-torn world, where millions of people have had their lives destroyed by conflict. Amid the chaos and despair, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a unique sign of hope to people whose lives have been changed forever.
of donations are used directly for the ICRC's work in the field.
The ICRC budget is financed entirely by voluntary contributions. Every donation is important to us, and we are grateful for each contribution we receive. Your generosity will help us alleviate the suffering of conflict victims worldwide and is a source of encouragement to the ICRC in Geneva and its delegates in the field.
Use your networks, social media platforms or personal connections to raise awareness about the ICRC mission, campaigns and initiatives.
Advocate
Be an advocate for the ICRC cause. International humanitarian law says that even wars have rules – use your voice to promote this message and inspire positive change.
Volunteer
Volunteers work with their closest National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society. We are a family of more than 80 million people helping those facing disaster, conflict and health and social problems.
Use the information below to make a donation by bank transfer.
Beneficiary: Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) Swiss clearing code: 240 (for payments from Switzerland) Swift code (BIC): UBSWCH ZH80A (for payments from other countries) Bank address:
UBS SA PO Box 2600 1211 Geneva 2 Switzerland
Please choose the account that matches your currency.
Account No.
Currency
IBAN
240-FP100883.2
CHF
CH97 0024 0240 FP10 0883 2
240-C0129986.4
USD
CH52 0024 0240 C012 9986 4
240-C0129986.5
EUR
CH25 0024 0240 C012 9986 5
240-C0183929.1
GBP
CH73 0024 0240 C018 3929 1
240-FP100362.6
CAD
CH09 0024 0240 FP10 0362 6
240-FP100362.4
AUD
CH63 0024 0240 FP10 0362 4
240-FP100362.5
SEK
CH36 0024 0240 FP10 0362 5
240-FP100362.7
DKK
CH79 0024 0240 FP10 0362 7
240-FP100362.8
JPY
CH52 0024 0240 FP10 0362 8
240-FP100362.9
NOK
CH25 0024 0240 FP10 0362 9
Unfortunately, we cannot accept donations in kind, be they medicines or any other items.
We suggest you contact your country's National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society instead. They often have a system for collecting donated items and distributing them locally.
If you pay tax in Switzerland, you may be able to deduct donations to the ICRC from your taxable income. The yearly minimum and the amount deductible can vary from canton to canton.
The ICRC is an international organization based in Switzerland. If you pay tax in another country, please reach out to your country's tax authorities to find out if your donation is eligible for a tax deduction.
The ICRC does not take on volunteers, but we encourage you to contact your country's National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society for opportunities to volunteer. You may also be interested in volunteering for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Please visit our jobs page for information about current vacancies.
