Crveni krst Republike Srpske

What Crveni krst Republike Srpske does

Crveni krst Republike Srpske (Red Cross of Republika Srpske) is a humanitarian, independent, non-profit, voluntary organisation founded on 23 June 1992 in Pale, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and operating under statutory authority granted by the Law on the Position and Authority of the Red Cross of Republika Srpska. It coordinates 64 municipal and city organisations with approximately 5,000 active volunteers to deliver a portfolio of core services across the territory of Republika Srpska, including social-humanitarian activities (public kitchens, food and hygiene package distribution), voluntary blood donation (7,254 doses collected through 142 actions), home care and assistance (4,355 users, over 30,000 visits, nearly 90,000 services), migration support through service points in Zvornik and Doboj (5,600+ migrants assisted), first aid training, disaster preparedness, health education, and youth development programmes. The organisation also publishes the 'Humanost' newsletter/magazine and runs landmine-awareness programmes.

The organisation has no commercial pricing model — all services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. Its operating model is community-led, delivered through volunteer networks, local community structures, youth camps, and educational programmes. Funding is sourced from donations and charitable contributions, membership fees, direct financial support from the Government of Republika Srpska and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, and international humanitarian funding from the ICRC, IFRC, Swiss Red Cross, Red Cross of Serbia and Vojvodina, Turkish Red Crescent, WHO, IOM, and the Danish Refugee Council.

The leadership team consists of General Secretary Rajko Lazic and President Gojko Grabez, supported by coordinators for organisation and development (Stefan Lopatic) and information and dissemination (Miljan Rasevic). The technology stack is described as humanitarian service delivery and volunteer coordination systems, with no proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or commercial product surface. In the 2025–2026 operating period, the organisation distributed humanitarian goods worth 2,231,886 KM and is preparing to mark its 35th anniversary in June 2027.

Name

Crveni krst Republike Srpske

Legal name

Црвени крст Републике Скопске

Website

https://crvenikrstrs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Crveni krst Republike Srpske is a humanitarian, non-profit voluntary organisation founded in 1992, coordinating 64 municipal branches and 5,000 volunteers across Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, to deliver food distribution, home care, blood donation, migration support, first aid training, and disaster preparedness free of charge to vulnerable populations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK)

Keywords

• Humanitarian services
• Blood donation programs
• Social welfare assistance
• Disaster preparedness
• Home care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pale

HQ country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and humanitarian aid: Receives donations from individuals and organizations for humanitarian programs including food distribution, social assistance, and disaster response
2. Government support: Financial support from Government of Republika Srpska and relevant ministries for humanitarian activities and social protection programs
3. International Red Cross funding: Support from ICRC, IFRC, Swiss Red Cross, and other international Red Cross organizations for migration projects and humanitarian programs
4. Membership contributions: Voluntary membership contributions from supporters

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crveni krst Republike Srpske is a humanitarian, independent, non-profit, and voluntary organization that delivers social-humanitarian services across Republika Srpska. Core offerings include food distribution through public kitchens, voluntary blood donation programs, home care services for elderly and disabled, first aid training, migration support, disaster preparedness, youth development, and health education programs. Services are delivered through a network of 64 municipal and city organizations with approximately 5,000 active volunteers.

Product overview

Crveni krst Republike Srpske is a humanitarian, independent, non-profit, and voluntary organization operating as a unified portfolio of services focused on social-humanitarian activities, health services, and disaster preparedness. The organization coordinates 64 municipal and city organizations with approximately 5,000 active volunteers. Core services include food distribution through public kitchens, voluntary blood donation programs, first aid training, home care and assistance services covering 4,355 users, migration support through service points, youth development camps, and landmine awareness education. The organization also publishes the 'Humannost' magazine and implements specialized projects such as 'Staranje i zdravlje' (Ageing and Health) in partnership with international Red Cross organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social-Humanitarian Activities (Socijalno-humanitarna djelatnost)

Quantifiable outcome

• Distributed humanitarian goods worth 2,231,886 KM to vulnerable populations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Government of Republika SrpskacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 1992Primary government partner providing financial support and institutional backing for humanitarian programs. Supports food distribution, social protection, and organizational operations.
• Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Republika SrpskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey government ministry providing oversight and support for health and social programs including home care, blood donation, and disaster preparedness.
• Red Cross of Bosnia and Herzegovina (DCK BiH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational-level Red Cross organization coordinating humanitarian activities across Bosnia and Herzegovina. CKRS participates in joint projects including 'Staranje i zdravlje' (Ageing and Health) initiative.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization providing support for migration programs, tracing services, and humanitarian law activities.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal federation supporting Red Cross operations, capacity building, and international humanitarian response coordination.
• Swiss Red CrossmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports home care programs and 'Ageing and Health' project in collaboration with DCK BiH, providing funding and technical assistance.
• Red Cross of SerbiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partner organization with 150-year history, engaging in cooperation for humanitarian programs and exchange of best practices.
• Red Cross of VojvodinamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial Red Cross organization under Red Cross of Serbia, cooperating through formal agreement for program implementation.
• Turkish Red CrescentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner providing humanitarian assistance and support, with delegation head serving in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• World Health Organization (WHO) Bosnia and HerzegovinasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health organization cooperating on health education and disease prevention programs.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN migration agency supporting migration service points and humanitarian assistance to migrants in Republika Srpska.
• Danish Refugee Council (DRC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization cooperating on migration and refugee assistance programs.
• Faculty of Philosophy PalesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution cooperating on student internships, research, and humanistic education programs.
• Civil Protection of Republika SrpskasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment emergency response agency cooperating on disaster preparedness and response activities.
• Transfusion Medicine Institute of Republika SrpskasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare institution cooperating on voluntary blood donation programs and blood collection activities.
• Public Health Institute of Republika SrpskasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare institution cooperating on health education and tuberculosis prevention programs.
• HELP - Exchange and AidsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization cooperating on aid distribution and social programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Global humanitarian organization and core funder of CKRS's migration and tracing programs; overlaps on humanitarian mandate but operates globally with a broader portfolio.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): Global federation of which CKRS is a member; comparable humanitarian mission but operating globally with significantly larger capacity and funding base.

Direct peers

• Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay): National Red Crescent society with overlapping humanitarian programming (food, blood, disaster response) and an active delegation in BiH supporting CKRS.
• Red Cross of Bosnia and Herzegovina (DCK BiH): The state-level Red Cross society coordinating humanitarian activity across BiH; directly comparable as the umbrella national society of which CKRS is an entity-level member.
• Swiss Red Cross: Partner national society funding the 'Ageing and Health' project and home-care programs with CKRS; directly comparable as a peer in the same international Red Cross movement.
• Red Cross of Serbia: National Red Cross society of Serbia and a directly comparable peer — same international movement affiliation, similar humanitarian mandate, and an active formal cooperation partner of CKRS.
• Red Cross of Vojvodina: Provincial Red Cross organization under Red Cross of Serbia, cooperating with CKRS through a formal agreement; comparable scale and service mix.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM) Bosnia and Herzegovina: UN migration agency that co-funds and co-implements CKRS's migrant service points in Zvornik and Doboj; directly comparable in the migration/humanitarian assistance vertical.
• HELP - Exchange and Aid: Humanitarian aid organization operating in BiH and cooperating with CKRS on aid distribution and social programs; comparable in scale and local service delivery.

Emerging players

• Danish Refugee Council (DRC): International humanitarian NGO partnering with CKRS on migration/refugee programs in BiH; overlaps on migrant assistance but with broader Balkans footprint and different governance model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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