Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS; ) is an independent, volunteer-based and humanitarian organization that delivers humanitarian service and support to the vulnerable people in an impartial and neutral manner. It came into being on 4 September 1963. Nepal Red Cross Society was officially registered in Nepal after Nepal Government acceded to the Geneva Conventions (12 August 1949). Having been recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and affiliated to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on 1 October 1964.
NRCS has, over the years, grown to be the largest humanitarian organization in Nepal, with its network of District Chapters (DCs) extended in each of the 77 districts of the country. District Chapters receive organizational support from more than 1,508 Sub-Chapters, 5,410 Junior and 865 Youth Red Cross Circles and Co-operation Committees under them. In addition, NRCS has been providing its services from 2 eye hospital, extended eye care centres, 113 blood transfusion centers, 210 ambulance service stations and 12 warehouses within the country.
History
Nearly after 100 years of establishment of red cross in the world. By observing the need of establishment of the Red Cross in Nepal, in the chairmanship of then Health Minister Dr. Nageshwar Prasad Singh a meeting was called at Singha Durbar, after Nepal Government acceded to the Geneva Conventions. Nepal Red Cross Society came into being on 4 September 1963. Princess Princep Shah of Nepal helped found the Nepal Red Cross and was its first President.
Chairpersons
Princess Princep Shah
Princess Helen Shah of Nepal
Mr. Ramesh Kumar Sharma
Mr. Sanjiv Thapa
Prof Dr. Bishwa Keshar Maskay
Mr. Sanjiv Thapa
Dr. Netra Prasad Timsina
Prof Mr. Sudarshan Pd. Nepal
Organizational structure
Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has District Chapters (DC) in each district of the country. Which receives organizational support from Sub-Chapters, Youth/Junior Red Cross Circles and Co-operation Committees under them. National Assembly → Central Executive Committee Provincial Assembly → Provincial Committee District Assembly → District Executive Committee Sub-Chapter Assembly → Sub-Chapter Executive Committee
National Committees
National Disaster & Crisis Management Committee
National Health & Community Resilience Committee
National Humanitarian Principles & Diplomacy Committee
National Organization & Capacity Development Committee
Central Committees provide guidance to bringing effectiveness in programme having National Network.
Central Committees
Central Junior/Youth RC Committee
Central Health Service Committee
Central Community Development Committee
Central Finance Development Committee
Central Gender & Inclusion Committee
Central Blood Transfusion Management Committee
There are five regional committees and other committees related to management and technical areas. District chapter and sub-chapter have separate committees working in local level.
Provincial Coordination Committees
Nepal Red Cross Society has 7 Provincial Coordination Committees in each 7Provinces. Koshi Province Madhesh Province Bagmati Province Gandaki Province Lumbini Province Karnali Province Sudurpaschim Province
Provincial Level Assembly
The first provincial assembly elections in Nepal was held in two phases, on 26 November 2017 and on 7 December 2017. As the government changed its structure through the constitution of Nepal. Nepal Red Cross Society also needed to change its structure as per the government's setup. Thus, NRCS reformed its statute on 47th General Convention of the central assembly held at Biratnagar. As per the new statue NRCS has changed its structure into four levels – local, district, provincial and central levels.
District Level Committees
Nepal Red Cross Society has district chapters in all 77 districts of the country. These district chapters receive organizational support from Sub-Chapters at local level, Junior/ Youth Red Cross Circles in district level and coordinating committees under them.
Sub-Chapter Level Committees
Sub-Chapters are the local level committees reaching every ward of the district. The working area of sub-chapters are divided into various wards of the Village / Municipality / Metropolitan City. These sub-chapters receives organizational support from Junior/ Youth Red Cross Circles based on schools and coordinating committees at communities.