Cambodian Red Cross | |
Native Name: | Central Khmer: កាកបាទក្រហមកម្ពុជា |
Size: | 250px |
Abbreviation: | CRC |
Formation: | 18 February 1955 |
Type: | Non-governmental organization |
Purpose: | Humanitarian |
Headquarters: | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Region Served: | Cambodia |
Language: | Khmer and English |
Leader Title: | Honorary President |
Leader Name: | Queen Mother Norodom Monineath |
Leader Title2: | President of the Central Committee |
Leader Name2: | Bun Rany |
Main Organ: | General Assembly |
The Cambodian Red Cross (CRC; Central Khmer: កាកបាទក្រហមកម្ពុជា, UNGEGN:, ALA-LC: in Central Khmer pronounced as /kaːkaɓaːt krɑːhɑːm kampuciə/) is the largest humanitarian organization in Cambodia. Established on 18 February 1955, it is officially recognized by the Royal Government as the primary auxiliary to the public authorities in humanitarian services.[1] It was recognized by the International Committee on October 7, 1960, and admitted as a Member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on October 8, 1960.[2]