Austrian Red Cross
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The Austrian Red Cross (German: Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz, ÖRK) is the national Red Cross Organization in Austria and is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It was established on March 14, 1880, by Doctor Adam Lichtenheld of the Vienna General Hospital and is the biggest aid agency in the country.
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Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz | |
Formation | March 14, 1880; 144 years ago (1880-03-14) |
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Purpose | Humanitarian Aid |
Headquarters | Vienna, Austria |
Region | Austria |
President | Gerald Schöpfer |
Main organ | General Assembly |
Parent organization | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
Website | www |
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