Help finding missing family members

The national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world participate in finding and reuniting missing family members. The Finnish Red Cross is a part of this worldwide network.

Crises and natural disasters force many people to leave their homes. We help people who have been forced to leave their homes and separated from their loved ones because of refugee or migrant status. We trace lost family members and deliver messages e.g. where normal mail services or telecommunication links are unavailable due to exceptional circumstances.  

We help people who are in Finland. The person or persons you are looking for must be outside Finland. 

How to look for a missing family member?

You can look for a missing person with the help of tracing work. You can find more information and instructions on these pages.

The Red Cross also allows you to send a Red Cross Message to your loved one or get information about family reunification.

You can leave us an electronic contact request, where you can provide more details about the assistance you need. We will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

You can also contact the Finnish Red Cross headquarters:
exchange, +358 (0)20 701 2000 (weekdays 8.30 am–4 pm)
tracing@redcross.fi

Read how to act if a person with a memory disorder or special needs gets lost in Finland