The American Red Cross provides international relief to victims of conflict and disaster. This means we not only meet the material needs of victims by supplying food and clothing but that we also address the anguish and psychological wounds sustained. One way we do this is by helping people separated from family due to war or disaster to locate, communicate with, and, often, facilitate their reunion with relatives. The Badger Chapter works with individuals to secure information about their lost relative and the circumstances that created the separation. The inquiry is then sent through our national headquarters to the appropriate Red Cross or Red Crescent society , or the International Committee of the Red Cross .
Some inquiries take several months, some several years to resolve.
Some inquiries may never be successfully answered. Last year, the local Badger Chapter assisted families with 23 international cases. The American Red Cross has provided health and safety services to people for more than 80 years as part of the organization's mission of emergency prevention and preparedness. The Red Cross is a recognized provider of first aid and CPR training and other education programs. Last year the Badger Chapter taught lifesaving skills to nearly 36,000 area adults and children through the various Red Cross Health and Safety programs.