The Afghan Red Crescent Society, established in 1934, is an independent and humanitarian organization recognized by the Government of Afghanistan as a charitable and impartial organization for government agencies. The Afghan Red Crescent Society plays an important role in providing voluntary services and humanitarian assistance. According to the law and the statutes, the National Society carries out its activities in accordance with its seven principles of philanthropy, impartiality, independence, voluntary service, unity and inclusiveness. Among other things, the National Society is responsible for assisting affected communities, providing emergency shelter and distributing relief items to vulnerable people. Through a network of 7 regional zones and 34 provincial offices, with over 20,000 trained staff and volunteers, in collaboration with national and international organizations, the Afghan Red Crescent Society has managed to maintain its neutrality and has a reputation that enables its teams to carry out principled humanitarian actions across conflict lines, including in large parts of areas controlled by armed opposition groups. It is strengthened by the support of its partners, such as the esteemed International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and other partners.