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Afghan Red Crescent Society

Name: Afghan Red Crescent Society
Brand: Afghan Red Crescent Society

Up to date as of October 22, 2026

The Afghan Red Crescent Society, founded in 1934, provides health care, disaster response, children's heart surgery referrals and cash aid through branches in almost every province.

What it helps with

A child with a heart defectSurgery referral.
Basic health careOutpatient teams.
Help after a disasterRelief and cash aid.

About Afghan Red Crescent:

ARCS is Afghanistan's member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Its health teams run outpatient care, it responds to earthquakes and floods, supports returning refugees, and refers children with heart defects to hospitals for surgery. It works through branches in 31 of 32 provinces, and its information line is +93 785 558 964.

Key Features:

Health care: Outpatient services.
Disaster response: Earthquakes and floods.
Child heart care: Surgery referrals.
Branches: Almost every province.

How to Get Started:

Find your provincial branch on arcs.af.
Call the information line on +93 785 558 964.
Ask about health or relief help for your family.
Ask about the child heart programme if your child has a heart defect.

Before you use it

Good to know: The ARCS information line is +93 785 558 964.
Limits: Aid programmes depend on funding and are not available in every province.

English available

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Afghan Red Crescent Society work with a foreign bank card in Afghanistan?: Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Afghan Red Crescent Society available in English?: Yes, Afghan Red Crescent Society has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use Afghan Red Crescent Society?: No, an international phone number generally works for Afghan Red Crescent Society.
Do I need local ID or residency for Afghan Red Crescent Society?: No, Afghan Red Crescent Society doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Afghan Red Crescent Society?: Web
How much does Afghan Red Crescent Society cost?: Free