Hilal Ahmar
Hilal Ahmar (هلال أحمر)
Hilal Ahmar (pronounced: /hiːˈlɑːl ˈɑːmɑːr/), also known as the Red Crescent, is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in countries where the social services of governments are not able to fully meet the people's needs. The organization is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Etymology
The term "Hilal Ahmar" is of Arabic origin, with "Hilal" meaning crescent and "Ahmar" meaning red. The symbol of a red crescent moon is used by the organization as a counterpart to the Red Cross, particularly in Muslim-majority countries.
Related Terms
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: An international humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers, members and staff worldwide.
- Red Cross: An international humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in countries.
- Humanitarian Aid: Material and logistic assistance to people who need help.
- Disaster Relief: The immediate response to a disaster, including the provision of emergency healthcare, shelter, food, and water.
- Emergency Assistance: Immediate aid provided in response to a disaster or crisis to meet the needs of affected people.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hilal Ahmar
- Wikipedia's article - Hilal Ahmar
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