The Red Crescent was founded on June 11, 1868, under the name Ottoman Society for Assisting Wounded and Sick Soldiers. After changing its name several times throughout history, it finally took the name Turkish Red Crescent Association in 1947. Atatürk is the person who gave the association the name "Red Crescent". The Red Crescent has participated in all the wars Turkey has been involved in, from the 1876 Ottoman-Russian War to the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, providing all kinds of medical assistance to both its own soldiers and enemy soldiers.
The Red Crescent has also stood by citizens during all kinds of natural disasters in our country, meeting all their needs such as shelter, food, and health. The Red Crescent also participates in international aid organizations. The Red Crescent is a non-profit social aid organization with legal personality.
Company Name: Turkish Red Crescent Association
Address: Ataç-1 Street No:32 Yenişehir/ANKARA
Phone: +90 312 430 23 00 (Pbx)
Fax: +90 312 430 01 75
Gsm No: Not specified
Website: http://www.kizilay.org.tr
Contact Person: Ahmet Lütfi AKAR
City / District: Ankara/Yenişehir
Year Founded: 1868
Business Type: Associations and Unions
Number of Employees: Not specified
