The mission of New Zealand Red Cross is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and enhancing community resilience.
our Fundamental Principles
- humanity
- impartiality
- neutrality
- independence
- voluntary Service
- unity
- universality
New Zealand Red Cross shares our Fundamental Principles with 185 other National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. Across this vast geographic and cultural diversity, almost a hundred million members and volunteers share the seven common principles, which guide us in all that we do. Click here for more information
our values
People - We work towards building the capacity of vulnerable people and communities to work in solidarity to reduce threats to human lives and dignity and create a better present and future. The foundation of our work is our volunteers and staff, and through our network, we have global reach and influence to improve people's lives.
Integrity - We actively strive to live by our Fundamental Principles and values, and work in open and transparent ways, without compromising our emblems and the independence, impartiality and neutrality they represent. We are accountable for our actions.
Diversity - We celebrate the diversity of the communities we work with, as well as our volunteers, staff and partners. We are open, inclusive and welcoming to all, treating all people with respect, dignity and without discrimination.
Leadership - We strive to provide leadership in the world within our core areas of work and by advocating and speaking out on humanitarian issues. We strive for excellence in all we do, and attempt at all times to deliver the highest quality programmes with the greatest impact possible.
Innovation - We value our shared history and tradition, but are equally committed to finding progressive, innovative, lasting solutions to eliminate threats to human dignity.
our vision
Strategic direction one: What we do
- We identify the groups of people most at risk in emergencies and of major threats to health and work to help them.
- We focus on areas where we can have the greatest impact.
Strategic direction two: A well functioning National Society
- We will meet Federation performance indicators in all core areas, have growing resources, and credible, transparent and accountable governance and management.
- We are regarded as partners of choice by government, by others in civil society, by other organisations, and, most importantly, by our communities.
Strategic direction three: We work together effectively
- We act as one organisation, sharing our values and collective responsibility.
- We are determined to maximise the full potential of our reach and resources in order to achieve the greatest benefit for people in greatest need.
- We value and respect all other member of the worldwide Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
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