The Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver services such as disaster relief, lifesaving blood, training and certification courses on life saving techniques, international services, military families.  The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face 0f emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.  The fundamental principles of the Global Red Cross Network are providing humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, volunteer service, unity and universality.