Reply #224: the fact they didn't talk loudly about being kept out is keeping with the [View All]

[Danieljay]

mission of the Red Cross.

Thank you for the kind words and understanding of the difficulty of the Red Cross to fulfill its mission when facing government obstacles while trying to maintain accountability of funds and services in disasters.

We as employees are constantly being asked to keep our political opinions to ourselves, both on the left and the right. Its VERY hard to do sometimes. Its very important, as you can see by the accusations made about the Red Cross here, that we appear to be neutral and not engage in political battles that would prevent us from fulfilling our mission.

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

The American Red Cross functions independently of the government but works closely with government agencies, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), during times of major crises. It is responsible for giving aid to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and to disaster victims at home and abroad. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement allowing the Red Cross to stay neutral and impartial.