Our Vision: - our vision is to become a Leading Humanitarian Organization driven by Volunteers and guided by its leadership team, developing community & serving vulnerable people in disasters & emergencies within Egypt and beyond Our Mission: - Our Mission is to reduce disasters risks by developing enduring community resilience programs, expanding the qualified volunteer base, and to provide suitable humanitarian services for vulnerable people to improve their lives according to the Red Cross / Red Crescent principles. ERC Fundamental Principles: - Being part of the international Red Cross/ Red Crescent movement, Egyptian Red Crescent is guided by the seven principles of the movement; Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. Our fields of work ERC works in various fields that all lead to reducing humanitarian sufferings and improving lives of less-advantaged communities: Disaster Management: preparedness, response and recovery are the three main domains that collectively form the disaster management cycle. Guided by its disaster management strategy and plan of action, ERC responds to all national disasters as well many regional and international ones. Health services and health promotion: various activities including blood banks and blood donation, primary health care services, vaccination campaigns and hygiene and health promotion are conducted by ERC all over the country. Social services: rural, urban and suburban development is an important area of action that ERC gives special attention. Slums development is among our main concerns.