The Red Cross – Our work
The Finnish Red Cross is one of the largest non-governmental humanitarian organisations in Finland. We help people in vulnerable situations amidst crises and accidents. We complement the assistance provided by the authorities.
We encourage and train people to take care of one another and look after their health. In all our work, we defend humanity and encourage people to notice the needs of others.
The Finnish Red Cross employs specialists and professionals from various sectors who have varied work histories and educational backgrounds.
Our employees especially value the meaningful and inspiring work that we do and the equal working community where we support each other.
See our vacancies (page in finnish) and get to know the Finnish Red Cross as an employer
The operations of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are steered by seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality and unity. These principles also steer the cooperation between the Finnish Red Cross and businesses.
Read the principles of the Red Cross
In all our work, we defend humanity, and our operations are guided by the principles and Code of Ethics of the Red Cross and our own operating principles.
Learn more about the Red Cross values, operating principles and guidelines
A red cross against a white background is an international protection symbol used for providing protection for medical services and Red Cross relief workers in armed conflicts.
A national Red Cross association was founded in Finland in May 1877 under the name Association for the Treatment of the Wounded and Sick Soldiers.
Over the decades, the organisation grew into a significant and trusted helper, both in Finland and internationally.
Get to know the history of the Finnish Red Cross (in Finnish)
