What Palestinian Red Crescent Society does

Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) is a non-profit, independent national humanitarian organization founded on December 26, 1968, and recognized as Member No. 184 of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) since June 22, 2006. It operates 34 branches and chapters, 167 community committees, 20 warehouses, 17 hospitals, 35 health centers, 38 rehabilitation centers and units, 38 EMS centers, and 188 ambulances across the occupied Palestinian territory (West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jerusalem) and Palestinian diaspora communities in Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. The organization is staffed by 4,259 paid employees and supported by 13,413 volunteers and board members, all operating under the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and protected status derived from the Geneva Conventions.

PRCS delivers an integrated portfolio of services: Emergency Medical Services coordinated through a central 101 dispatch contact room; disaster risk management and emergency response; primary and specialized healthcare via hospitals and health centers; rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities including special education, deaf education, physical/occupational therapy, and hearing/speech services; mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) via trained volunteer teams; community-based health and development programs delivered through 101 community committees with 1,878 volunteers; youth and volunteer engagement; and international humanitarian law dissemination and advocacy. Key infrastructure includes a deployable field hospital capability — Al-Mawasi Field Hospital in Khan Younis (operational since June 2025) and the North Field Hospital opened in northern Gaza in August 2026 — plus an internal GIS platform used for spatial mapping of operations.

The organization's business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than revenue-generating; all services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries. Funding flows from four streams: international donor partnerships (IFRC, ICRC, EU/ECHO, and 15+ national Red Cross/Red Crescent societies including Spain, Britain, Norway, Canada, Qatar, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Germany, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, Turkey, Japan, Kuwait); direct private donations via an online payment portal; Palestinian government ministry partnerships (Health, Social Development, Education) and civil defense coordination; and UN agency support from UNRWA, OCHA, and WHO. Governance is exercised by a General Conference, Executive Board, and Administrative Council led by President Dr. Younis Al Khatib (serving since 2000) and Director General Khalid Abu Ghawich, with an Executive Director in the Gaza Strip (Dr. Haider Al Qahtany).

Name

Palestinian Red Crescent Society

Legal name

Palestinian Red Crescent Society (جمعية الهلال الأحمر الفلسطيني)

Website

https://palestinercs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Palestinian Red Crescent Society is a non-profit humanitarian National Society of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement delivering emergency medical services, healthcare, rehabilitation, psychosocial support, and disaster response across the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian diaspora communities via 34 branches, 17 hospitals, 35 health centers, and 188 ambulances.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Al-Bireh (البيرة)

HQ country

Palestinian Territories

HQ region

Middle East

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. International Donor Funding: Funding from international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, governments, and humanitarian organizations including EU (ECHO), IFRC, ICRC, Arab RC Organization, and national societies (Spain, Britain, Norway, Canada, Qatar, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Germany, Denmark, Iceland, Italy, Turkey, Japan, Kuwait)
2. Private Donations: Direct donations through online payment portal (pay.lahza.io/PRCS-Donation) for humanitarian response and general operations
3. Government Partnerships: Coordination and funding from Palestinian government ministries (Health, Social Development, Education) and civil defense
4. UN System Support: Support from UN agencies including UNRWA, OCHA, and WHO for humanitarian operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PRCS is a humanitarian national society that delivers emergency medical services (ambulance services via 188 ambulances and a 101 central call center), hospital and primary healthcare (17 hospitals, 35 health centers), rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities (20 centers), mental health and psychosocial support, disaster risk management, and community development programs across the occupied Palestinian territory and diaspora communities. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries under the protection of the Geneva Conventions and the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Product overview

Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) is a humanitarian national society providing integrated health and social services. The organization operates through multiple interconnected programs including: Emergency Medical Services (188 ambulances, 38 emergency centers, central contact room 101), 17 hospitals and 35 health centers, Disaster Management with risk reduction and emergency response capabilities, Rehabilitation Services through 20 centers (special education, physical therapy, hearing/speech), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Community Work with 101 committees and 1,878 volunteers, Youth and Volunteers engagement, and International Humanitarian Law advocacy. The North Field Hospital (6th in Gaza) serves approximately 500,000 people. PRCS also operates internal tools including a GIS Platform for spatial analysis. Services are delivered across occupied Palestine and diaspora communities, supported by partnerships with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

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Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Palestine Children Relief Fund (PCRF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026PRCS signed a memorandum of understanding with PCRF on March 12, 2026, to enhance cooperation in humanitarian and health sectors. The agreement aims to improve access to medical and humanitarian services for those most in need, especially children in Palestine. Signed by PRCS Director General Khaled Abu Ghoush and PCRF Regional Executive Director Layla Mousa.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore Movement partner providing humanitarian coordination, support, and advocacy for PRCS operations in occupied Palestine. ICRC plays key role in facilitating humanitarian access and dialogue with authorities.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal federation providing strategic support, resource mobilization, and technical assistance to PRCS as Member Society 184 since June 2006.
• Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Arab Movement organization providing coordination and support for Arab National Societies including PRCS.
• UNRWA (UNRWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN agency for Palestinian refugees providing coordination on humanitarian response for refugee populations.
• OCHA (Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN humanitarian coordination body supporting PRCS operations and advocacy.
• World Health Organization (WHO)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN health agency providing technical guidance, supplies, and coordination for health programs.
• Save the ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational NGO partnering on child-focused humanitarian programs.
• Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP UK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based organization providing medical aid and support for Palestinian healthcare.
• Palestinian Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry coordinating healthcare delivery across Palestine.
• Palestinian Ministry of Social DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry coordinating social services and community development.
• Palestinian Ministry of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry coordinating educational programs and school-based initiatives.
• Palestinian Civil DefensemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment emergency response agency coordinating disaster response with PRCS.
• Taawon (مؤسسة التعاون)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Palestinian development organization supporting community programs.
• Arab American UniversityminorOthersPalestinian university partnership for academic cooperation.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): Core Movement partner of PRCS providing humanitarian coordination in conflict zones; both operate under Geneva Conventions with comparable EMS, healthcare, and detention-visiting mandates in active conflict settings.
• Magen David Adom: Israeli national Red Cross society and fellow IFRC member operating EMS, blood services, and emergency response in the same region; directly comparable as a national RC society with parallel service portfolio.
• Lebanese Red Cross: National RC society operating ambulance services, EMS, and humanitarian programs in Lebanon, including Palestinian refugee camps where PRCS also operates; closely comparable service mix and beneficiary overlap.
• Syrian Arab Red Crescent: National RC society delivering healthcare, EMS, and humanitarian relief inside an active conflict zone; closely comparable in operational model, funding structure, and service portfolio to PRCS.
• Jordan Red Crescent Society: Regional national society with healthcare, EMS, and refugee-camp services, including for Palestinian refugees in Jordan; directly comparable mandate and Movement alignment.
• Egyptian Red Crescent Society: Regional national RC society operating EMS and humanitarian relief across Egypt; comparable Movement-affiliated structure and emergency response mandate.
• Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay): Major regional national RC society with large-scale humanitarian operations, blood services, and disaster response; comparable Movement-mandated service portfolio and donor-funded operating model.
• UNRWA (UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees): UN agency delivering education, healthcare, and relief specifically to Palestinian refugees across the same geographies (West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan); directly comparable beneficiary base and service overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): International medical humanitarian organization operating field hospitals, emergency surgery, and primary healthcare in conflict zones including Gaza; broadly comparable emergency-medical service portfolio though globally scaled and non-Red Cross.
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): Global umbrella federation of which PRCS is Member 184; coordinates resource mobilization and technical assistance across National Societies and provides the institutional framework within which PRCS operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/palestinercs
• Xx.com/PalestineRCS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palestine-red-crescent-society-prcs
• Pinterestpinterest.com/palestinercs

Compliance3 records

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Profiles3 records

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