The BRK
The Kreisverband Forchheim of the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) is a regionally anchored organization that, as part of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, offers comprehensive humanitarian aid and social services in the district of Forchheim. With around 260 employees, the association is dedicated to a variety of tasks in the areas of ambulance service, disaster control, welfare and social work, and the promotion of voluntary engagement. The organization is firmly rooted in the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, as stipulated by the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law.
The central services of the Kreisverband include the ambulance and paramedic service, assisted living for seniors, and a variety of preventive services such as first aid courses and health lectures. In addition, the association plays an active role in disaster control and provides humanitarian aid in local and international contexts. The team of the BRK Kreisverband Forchheim is also responsible for providing education on humanitarian law and thus strengthening awareness of humanitarian values.
The mission of BRK Forchheim is to help people in emergency situations quickly and competently, to promote social participation and to strengthen the community sustainably through preventive measures and direct support. The association relies on close cooperation with authorities, volunteers and other social institutions to ensure comprehensive care.
Ecological and social sustainability are integral components of the association's work. The Kreisverband is not only committed to the sustainable support of people in different life situations, but also promotes environmentally conscious action within its structures. Initiatives such as the promotion of voluntary engagement, sustainable mobility in the ambulance service and resource-saving administrative processes are the focus here.
BRK Forchheim also offers innovative support services such as the emergency call system, which enables older and needy people to live independently at home. Educational and leisure activities, such as games afternoons and media consultation hours, also contribute to strengthening social networking within the region.
Overall, the BRK Kreisverband Forchheim represents a reliable, professional and community-oriented organization that is committed to safety, health and social justice in society with great dedication, consistently living the values of the Red Cross[3][5][8].
