Finnish Red Cross
Suomen Punainen Risti · Helsinki · Since 1877 · Humanitarian
Finland's largest humanitarian organisation, running blood services, disaster relief, first aid training and local support for people in crisis.
Our mission
To protect life, health and human dignity — helping people in crisis in Finland and around the world, without discrimination.
Our vision
A Finland where no one is left alone in an emergency, and every community knows how to help each other.
Our goals
What we're working towards — and how far we've come.
No one sleeps outside in winter
66%1,200 emergency beds in 12 cities by 2027
Why it matters: Homelessness peaks in the cold months; a warm bed can save a life.
A first-aider in every classroom
75%20,000 pupils trained by June 2027
Why it matters: Most emergencies happen before professionals arrive.
Faster disaster response
88%Deploy relief teams within 24 h, 95% of the time
Why it matters: The first day after a disaster decides most outcomes.
What your support makes possible
Your time counts too: 2 hours a week as a Friend Volunteer means one elderly person no longer spends the week alone.
Where your money goes
Illustrative demonstration allocation, not an audited report.
Why we need your support
- ●Winter demand for shelter doubles, but public funding is fixed per year.
- ●Training new volunteers costs money before they can help.
- ●Disasters don't wait for budgets — reserves let us act within 24 hours.
Donors get more than a receipt: priority access to volunteer roles, project visits and a say in what we build next.
From donation to independence
How we turned past support into lasting change
Donations are an investment in projects that grow their own income — not a lifeline forever.
Latest posts
Soup kitchen at Kamppi served 312 warm meals tonight.
2026-11-13
24 new Friend Volunteers finished training in Tampere.
2026-11-13
Open day at our Oulu branch — 150 neighbours learnt CPR.
2026-11-13
Demo update: Helsinki neighbours met for a community lunch.
2026-11-13
Certificates
- ✓ ISO 9001 Quality
- ✓ Finnish Fundraising Association member
- ✓ Audited 2025
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