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Name of organisation
Cyprus Red Cross Society
Name of organisation
ΚΥΠΡΙΑΚΟΣ ΕΡΥΘΡΟΣ ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣ
District
Nicosia
Legal Status
Branch of an international organisation
Year of Establishment
1967
Email Address
Website (URL)
Phone number
22504400
First Name
Matheos
Last Name
Demetriades
Position of contact person
Process & Volunteer Management Officer
Briefly describe the mission and objectives of your organisation (150 words max)
The Cyprus Red Cross Society (CRCS) is the largest humanitarian NGO in Cyprus, with over 1,500 trained volunteers and national reach. As a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, it specialises in emergency relief, health services, psychosocial support, and social integration. Its flagship project, the ‘Stella Soulioti’ Children’s Therapy Centre, provides multidisciplinary care for youth with severe disabilities. Operating in a socio-political context shaped by migration, economic disparities, and regional instability, CRCS addresses urgent needs through food aid, shelter, First Aid training, psychological crisis support, and youth empowerment. The organisation also offers targeted assistance to migrants and displaced populations. Internationally, CRCS contributes to post-disaster recovery, healthcare infrastructure, and humanitarian relief. Its integrated approach bridges local needs with global solidarity, upholding humanitarian principles.
What are the main topics your organisation works on?
Active Citizenship, Youth, Education, Environment and Sustainability, Human Rights, Migration
What types of activities does your organisation have experience/expertise in?
Advocacy, Awareness Raising, Education, Capacity Building
