Economic hardship, social problems, conflicts and natural disasters separates millions of families. The affected persons experience the terrible anguish of being separated from their loved ones, of not knowing where they are or what has happened to them and where to turn to find a missing relative or how to get a message to them.

The Red Cross Tracing Service operates around the world, to re-establish contacts between separated family members and re-uniting them whenever possible.

The Indian Red Cross Societies Family News Service can help you with :

1. Delivering a family message when the regular means of communication ( such as telephone, poster service, internet, etc) are interrupted by using a Red Cross Message.(click to see the form).
2. Tracing a family member who is separated or lost contact due to conflict, disaster or other situations of humanitarian need. (click here to see the form)

These services are offered to:

• Family members separated due to conflicts, disaster or any other situation of humanitarian need.
• Refugees and asylum seekers
• Migrants
• Separated children
• Families of the above mentioned categories.