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The Monaco Red Cross supports the Haiti Red Cross

At the instigation of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the Executive Committee of the Monaco Red Cross has decided to release €50,000 to support the IFRC, in response to the violent earthquake measuring a magnitude of 7.2 which hit Haiti on Saturday 14th August 2021. 23/08/2021: Ten days following the violent earthquake, the Haiti Civil Protection […]

Afghanistan: the Monaco Red Cross releases €100,000 in emergency aid

The humanitarian situation is a concern in a large part of Afghanistan. Following an appeal by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to support the population on site, the Monaco Red Cross, at the instigation of its President, H.S.H. Prince Albert II, immediately released funds amounting to €100,000. Monaco, 18/08/2021 – As August […]

The Monaco Red Cross Summer Concert

After the 71st Monaco Red Cross Ball in 2019 and an interruption in 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic, this summer concert marks an important stage in the very concept of this annual event that is highly anticipated by both donors and the general public. A brand new format, as we come out of […]

B.N.S.S.A. certification ceremony

On Monday 7th May, 10 N1/N2 swimmers received their B.N.S.S.A. diploma (French water safety and rescue certificate). They are now lifeguards! The course was delivered thanks to a partnership between the Monaco Red Cross and the Monegasque Swimming Federation. The team of trainers consisted of Aurélie Truchetti, Gilles Oncina and Maria-Cécile Vanmoen. The certificates were […]

Grand Prix 2021: the Red Cross comes up trumps!

May 2021 was marked by the resumption of several events in the Principality, including the three Grand Prix motor races (Historic Grand Prix, E-Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix). Like every year, the arrangements implemented by the Monaco Red Cross ensure the safety of the spectators and all the players involved alongside the drivers (representatives […]

#unstoppable campaign

The Monaco Red Cross and CHPG have been working hand in hand for many years. The 2 entities have forged a solid basis for cooperation over the years. The “Hospital Assistance” unit is testimony to this with the Red Cross “pink ladies” involved at the hospital. And many of our volunteers are also nurses, healthcare […]

The Government of Monaco and the Monaco Red Cross join forces to combat Covid-19.

1,500,000 masks donated to the Red Cross by a generous benefactor. Monaco, 19th March 2021 – This week, Frédéric Platini, Secretary General of the Monaco Red Cross, Didier Gamerdinger, Minister of Social Affairs and Health and Georges Marsan, the Mayor of Monaco, jointly announced at the Covid19 vaccination centre at the Grimaldi Forum and the […]

The Monaco Red Cross and Fights Aids Monaco united for the destitute

Joint commitment and resolve to support the vulnerable, particularly in these times of health crisis. Monaco, 8th February 2021 – At the headquarters of CRM on Monday 8th February, HSH Prince Albert II, President of the Monaco Red Cross, handed over a cheque in an amount of €6,000 to HSH Princess Stéphanie, President of Fight […]

The generous gesture of the Société Générale Private Banking towards the Monaco Red Cross

On 26th January 2021, the bank handed over to the Monaco Red Cross a cheque amounting to 32,460 Euros to fund its activities in Monaco. A desire to offer clients a charity-based banking product…  A fine example of strong collective commitment at this time of health and social crisis!  On 11th April 2019, the Société […]

Covid-19: Barclays’ generous donation to the Monaco Red Cross

Monaco, January 28th 2021 Toward the end of last year, the Monaco Red Cross received a donation from Barclays as part of its £100m Covid-19 Community Aid Package. Barclays £100m COVID-19 Community Aid Package is supporting charities that are helping vulnerable people impacted by COVID-19, and the associated social and economic hardship caused by the […]

Explosions in Beirut: an update on the aid provided by the Monaco Red Cross

Following the double explosion which hit the Lebanese capital last August, the Monaco Red Cross has been taking action thanks to the generosity of Monaco’s residents, associations and businesses. An update on the efforts undertaken for the victims. Monaco, 15/12/2020 – At approximately 18.00 hours on 4th August 2020, two explosions occurred within seconds of […]

Storm Alex: The Monaco Red Cross takes stock of the aid provided

The association, which has been supporting the villages in the valleys hit by the disaster since 2nd October 2020, reviews the situation after 60 days of action. Monaco, 2nd December 2020 – 2 months to the day following Storm Alex, which reaped havoc in the Maritime Alps and in Italy, in particular in the Roya […]