The Foundation for the ICRC strives to help the organization carry out ist humanitarian mission wherever war rages. This means securing substantial long-term funding for the future.

When fighting erupts, the ICRC swings into action to meet urgent needs. For those needs to be dealt with promptly, sufficient resources must be available. The Foundation for the ICRC is enlisting support from companies and individuals in order to develop an endowment fund. Income form the fund will be at the ICRC's disposal to help victims of unforeseen crises and protracted emergencies.

Building captial for the future means ensuring the ICRC's independance - so vital to humanitarian endeavour.