Czech Red Cross

What Czech Red Cross does

Český červený kříž (Czech Red Cross, ČČK) is the sole state-recognized national society of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the Czech Republic, operating under Czech Law No. 126/1992 Coll. and the Geneva Conventions since its establishment as a Czechoslovak successor in 1919 (with a predecessor organization dating to 1868). Headquartered in Prague at Rozdělovská 2467/63, the organization functions as a public-benefit auxiliary to Czech public administration for humanitarian tasks and serves the general public through a horizontally segmented portfolio that includes first aid training (50,000+ people annually), blood donation management and donor recognition (including the Golden Cross for 160 donations), disaster preparedness through the 'Zvládneš to!' program and Humanitarian Units, international humanitarian law dissemination via accredited courses, a tracing service for missing persons, psychosocial support, and a children's rehabilitation facility in Bukovany.

The organization's product surface spans digital and physical channels. Digital products include the 'První pomoc v mobilu' (First Aid in Mobile) mobile application for citizen first aid guidance, the MladyZdravotnik.cz youth portal, the 'Když jde o život' (When Life is at Stake) video series, and online donation and e-commerce portals. Physical services are delivered through a nationwide network of regional associations (oblastní spolky) and study centers, and through four core collective member organizations: the Water Rescue Service (Vodní záchranná služba), Mountain Rescue Service (Horská služba), Union of Rescue Cynology Brigades (Svaz záchranných brigád kynologů), and Rock Rescue Service (Skalní záchranná služba). The organization is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and coordinates with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Czech Red Cross generates revenue through four distinct streams: government funding and public grants (per its legal status), public donations via SMS, online portal, direct correspondence, and the Humanity Fund (Fond Humanity ČČK), individual and collective membership fees, and fees from first aid and training courses (340 CZK per person for the basic 'Four Hours for Life' course). Its go-to-market motion is community-led: outreach is conducted through volunteer programs, youth health worker circles in schools, blood donation campaigns, and direct supporter engagement. The organization is led by President Marek Jukl, employs between 501 and 1,000 staff, and operates as a private non-profit with no parent company and no public ticker.

Name

Czech Red Cross

Legal name

Český červený kříž

Website

https://cervenykriz.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1868

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Český červený kříž (Czech Red Cross) is the state-recognized Czech national society of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, providing first aid training, blood donation management, disaster preparedness, international humanitarian law education, and humanitarian aid to Czech citizens and international beneficiaries through a nationwide volunteer and regional association network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI), Migrant & Refugee Legal Aid and Documentation Services (BPADAHAE), Migration, Refugees & Forced Displacement Assistance (BPADABAL), Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• First aid training
• Blood donation program
• Disaster preparedness
• International humanitarian law

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Public Grants: As the officially recognized national society under the Geneva Conventions and law 126/1992 Sb., the Czech Red Cross receives government support and operates as a public benefit organization fulfilling humanitarian tasks designated by public administration.
2. Public Donations: Donations from individuals through various channels including SMS donations (Dárcovská SMS), direct correspondence, donation portal, and fundraising campaigns such as the Humanity Fund (Fond Humanity ČČK).
3. Membership and Volunteer Contributions: Individual and collective membership fees supporting the organization's operations and humanitarian activities.
4. Training and Course Fees: Revenue from first aid courses and other educational programs (e.g., 340 Kč per person for basic first aid courses).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Czech Red Cross is a nonprofit humanitarian organization providing first aid training, blood donation coordination, disaster preparedness, and international humanitarian aid across the Czech Republic. It serves as the state-recognized national society under the Geneva Conventions, delivering services through a network of regional associations, volunteer programs, and collective member rescue organizations. The organization also publishes educational materials, operates a children's treatment facility, and provides tracing and psychosocial support services.

Product overview

Český červený kříž (ČČK) is a humanitarian organization and the national society of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, operating under Czech law (Law No. 126/1992 Sb.) as a public benefit entity. ČČK provides a unified portfolio of humanitarian services organized around distinct operational areas: first aid training and education (including the 'První pomoc v mobilu' mobile app and the 'MladyZdravotnik.cz' youth portal), blood donation management, disaster preparedness (featuring the 'Zvládneš to!' program), humanitarian aid delivery, international humanitarian law dissemination (via accredited courses and the National Group for IHL), tracing and family reunification services, and psychosocial support. It also publishes the ČČK Newspaper and educational materials, operates the Dětská léčebna Bukovany treatment facility, runs an e-shop, and hosts a donation portal. ČČK functions as a single organizational entity delivering complementary services across health, social, and humanitarian domains rather than a platform-plus-modules product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fond Humanity ČČK: Humanity Fund - charitable fund for humanitarian assistance
• MladyZdravotnik.cz
• Humanitární jednotky ČČK
• Medaile Alice Masarykové

Products and services

• First Aid Training (Výuka první pomoci) Comprehensive first aid education program including courses for children, youth, adults, and specialized instructors; encompasses a network of study centers, competitions for young health workers, and certification across the Czech Republic.
• Blood Donation Program (Dárcovství krve) National blood donor program managing donor recruitment, blood collection, processing, and recognition; awards Golden Cross medals for donors reaching 160+ donations.
• Disaster Preparedness (Připravenost na katastrofy) Disaster readiness services including humanitarian units, central crisis team, and the 'Zvládneš to!' preparedness program for civil protection.
• Humanitarian Aid (Humanitární pomoc) Domestic and international humanitarian assistance including disaster response, relief operations, and long-term recovery projects such as the medical center built in Nepal's Udayapur province.
• International Humanitarian Law Education (Humanitární právo) Accredited courses and educational programs on international humanitarian law for military, security, healthcare, and civilian audiences; coordinates the National Group for IHL.
• Tracing Service (Pátrací služba) Tracing and Restoring Family Links service helping locate missing persons and reunite families separated by conflict, disasters, or migration.
• Psychosocial Support (Psychosociální podpora) Psychosocial support services and the 'Zvládneš to!' platform providing crisis resources, training, and a national team for psychological first aid.
• Children's Treatment Facility Bukovany (Dětská léčebna Bukovany) Rehabilitation and treatment facility for children, providing medical and recreational programs in Bukovany, Czech Republic.
• First Aid Mobile App (První pomoc v mobilu) Mobile application providing first aid instructions and emergency guidance, enabling citizens to access life-saving procedures on their devices.
• Young Health Worker Competitions (Soutěže mladých zdravotníků) Competition program for children and youth in first aid and health skills, with a national republic-level finals event held annually.
• Publishing (Ediční činnost) Publishing program including ČČK Newspaper (Noviny ČČK), first aid publications, children's materials, IHL resources, and blood donation literature.
• ČČK E-shop Online store selling Red Cross merchandise, publications, and related products to support the organization's humanitarian activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ people trained in first aid annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Water Rescue Service (Vodní záchranná služba)coreOthersCollective member organization providing water rescue and drowning prevention services as part of the Czech Red Cross network.
• Mountain Rescue Service (Horská služba)coreOthersCollective member organization providing mountain and wilderness rescue services as part of the Czech Red Cross network.
• Union of Rescue Cynology Brigades (Svaz záchranných brigád kynologů)coreOthersCollective member organization providing search and rescue dog services as part of the Czech Red Cross network.
• Rock Rescue Service (Skalní záchranná služba)coreOthersCollective member organization providing rock climbing rescue services as part of the Czech Red Cross network.
• Nepal Red CrossmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for earthquake relief and healthcare infrastructure development in Nepal. Czech Red Cross built a medical center in Udayapur province (Limpatar) serving 3,000 people, funded by public fundraising, Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and ČČK's own resources. Total project cost: 1.2 million CZK for building, 2.02 million CZK for equipment.
• Ukrainian Red CrossmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian aid partnership including delivery of vehicles and medical tents, supporting 43 mobile medical teams with 617 members. Aid reached 266,000 people displaced by conflict.
• Ministry of Foreign AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for international humanitarian law implementation and diplomatic coordination. The National Group for IHL includes MFA as a core member.
• Ministry of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for international humanitarian law training for military personnel. Joint courses on humanitarian law conducted with Military Academy Vyškov and General Staff of ACR.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal federation with over 190 member national societies. Czech Red Cross participates in coordinated international humanitarian response and disaster preparedness programs through this partnership.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding component of the International Movement. Czech Red Cross participates in ICRC-coordinated activities and respects the mandate recognizing national societies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• People in Need (Člověk v tísni): One of the largest Czech NGOs focused on humanitarian aid, development, and social integration. Competes with Czech Red Cross for donor mindshare, volunteers, and government contracts in international humanitarian operations.
• Caritas Czech Republic (Charita Česká republika): Largest Czech humanitarian and social services organization operating in many of the same domains (refugee assistance, social support, international aid). A key domestic peer in the Czech NGO landscape competing for donations and volunteers.

Others

• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): Global federation of 190+ national societies that coordinates Czech Red Cross's international disaster response and capacity-building; not a competitor but the principal ecosystem partner.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Founding component of the International Red Cross Movement coordinating activities in conflict zones and international humanitarian law dissemination. Strategic partner rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): Major international humanitarian medical organization with a global footprint in emergency medical response; comparable in service domain (humanitarian aid, emergency medical operations) but with a much broader international scope than Czech Red Cross.
• German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz): Largest European Red Cross society with a much broader portfolio (hospitals, ambulatory services, large-scale social welfare). Not a direct competitor but a comparable national humanitarian organization with overlapping services.

Direct peers

• Polish Red Cross (Polski Czerwony Krzyż): Polish national society with parallel mid-Central European scale, IFRC membership, and humanitarian aid/first aid/blood donation services. Comparable scope and operational model.
• Austrian Red Cross (Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz): National Red Cross society in Austria with a closely parallel mandate: first aid training, blood donation, disaster response, and humanitarian aid. Same IFRC membership, similar legal framework, and substantially overlapping service portfolio.
• Hungarian Red Cross (Magyar Vöröskereszt): Central European national Red Cross society with the same humanitarian services portfolio, IFRC coordination, and central European operational footprint.
• Slovak Red Cross (Slovenský červený kríž): Direct counterpart national society that emerged from the same post-1993 split of the former Czechoslovak Red Cross. Nearly identical structure, services, and continental positioning make this the closest regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCK_Tweetuje
• Facebookfacebook.com/cervenykriz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/czech-red-cross

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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