Since 1915, we’ve played a vital role in both local communities and international humanitarian efforts. An area where our local and international work connects is tracing missing people, a service we’ve provided since the First World War and continue today with Restoring Family Links.

New Zealand Red Cross is always here and part of our communities. Over the 2023/24 year, we have continued to support vulnerable communities at home and overseas, while making measured progress to ensure our 10-year strategic plan – Strategy 2030 – is achieved.

The International Day of the Disappeared is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the families of missing persons and to remember their missing relatives. We want families to know that they are not alone, that their loved ones are not forgotten, and that the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement continues to work to help them find the answers and support they deserve.

Red Cross’ Restoring Family Links programme played a crucial role in reconnecting three cousins after more than 40 years.

Red Cross cash assistance is providing much needed support to the people of Ukraine affected by conflict.