The Belize Red Cross Society was founded in 1950 by Dr. Daniel Tenenbaum of Belmopan City Hospital. Previously it was part of the
British Red Cross
The British Red Cross Society is the United Kingdom body of the worldwide neutral and impartial humanitarian network the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The society was formed in 1870, and is a registered charity with more ...
. It has its headquarters in
Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in Belize and was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2010 census, Belize City has a population of 57,169 people in 16,162 households. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, w ...
.
See also
*
Elaine Middleton, long-serving director-general
References
External links
IFRC Belize Red Cross Society Profile
Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies
Organizations established in 1950
1950 establishments in British Honduras
Medical and health organisations based in Belize
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