Kenya Red Cross Society App - The Power to Make a Difference Now in Your Hands

Kenya Red Cross Society App - The Power to Make a Difference Now in Your Hands

NAIROBI, Kenya, April 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    The Kenya Red Cross advances their Always There connectivity with a unique, holistic,
world's first humanitarian smartphone app that allows Kenya Red Cross to deliver on its
mandate - alleviate human suffering.

    Kenya Red Cross Society has over the years, garnered accolades from external actors in
recognition of the Society's outstanding commitment to humanitarian issues, and
demonstration of excellence in the ICT industry.

    We have developed a mobile application on both Android and iOS platforms. An
initiative that demonstrates our positioning and diligence as one of the leading National
Societies in Africa using innovation and technology to address humanitarian needs and
mobilise humanity into the 21st century.

    A smartphone app built for the people of Kenya, a first of its kind, enables the user
to access:

       
        1) Emergency Services at the touch of a button - using the app, members can call an
          ambulance quickly, allowing KRCS to reach more Kenyans in the hour of need.
        2) Emergency News and Alerts - the app allows users to receive verified, timely and life
          saving information during an emergency or crisis 
        3) Blood - the app will help Kenya Red Cross mobilise donors to donate blood and address
          the current shortage in Kenya.
        4) Membership - become a member of Kenya Red Cross Society and make a difference to the
          lives of Kenyans.

    This is the most advanced humanitarian aid app available in the world today. The
majority of humanitarian apps that are available to download can only do a specific
function. The KRCS App has twelve functions that include vital features such as Emergency
Alerts, Ambulance Services and Blood Donations.

    The development of this application is an important milestone for the Kenya Red Cross
Society who will lead the global Red Cross and Red Crescent fraternity as the first
National Society to launch this application. 

       
         
        Arnolda Shiundu 
        Communications Manager 
        Kenya Red Cross Society 
        Tel: +254-20-600-3593/395000 
        Mobile: +254-718-000825 
        Email: shiundu.arnolda@redcross.or.ke 

     

Kenya Red Cross Society