Swiss businessman Jean-Henri Dunant was shocked by the paralysis of local authorities after the Battle of Solferino, and then was inspired to create an international humanitarian aid organization.

In 1863, Swiss businessman Henri Dunant helped found a humanitarian relief organization in Geneva after he saw thousands of wounded soldiers suffering without care during a battle in Solferino (in ...

During the brief truce between Israel and Hamas earlier this month, it was people in white vests driving SUVs who escorted freed hostages to safety. Sporting unmistakable red and white livery, the men ...

During the month of February, the American Red Cross is highlighting its roots in Black history. In 1881, abolitionist Frederick Douglass played a role in establishing the Red Cross. Then in 1938, Dr.

The American Red Cross is experiencing its lowest blood donations in 20 years due to a spike in respiratory illnesses, winter weather events and an increase in work from home jobs keeping people in ...