About Diversity at the Red Cross
Diversity Vision: The American Red Cross fully embraces and promotes inclusion across our people, products and services. We integrate diversity into all our business strategies, decisions and policies. We deliver our products and services in a culturally competent and sensitive manner. The American public views the Red Cross as a trusted and integral part of the community.
Diversity Defined:
Diversity includes all the characteristics, experiences and cultural influences that make each of us unique individuals.
The differences and similarities that make us diverse can be internal (dimensions one is born with), external (dimensions that can change over time), or situational (dimensions that can change based on one’s vocation). They include, but are not limited to:
| Age | Sex/Gender |
Gender Identification |
| Race/Ethnicity |
Nationality |
Physical and Mental Abilities
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| Sexual Orientation |
Geographic Location |
Economic Status
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| Religion |
First Language |
Educational Background |
| Work Experience | Appearance |
Parental Status |
| Marital Status |
Communications Style |
Learning Style |
| Type of Employer Organization |
Job Classification |
Field of Practice |
| Seniority/Tenure |
Management Status |
Work Location |
| Volunteerism |
Political Affiliation |
Veteran Status |
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Our position on diversity at the American Red Cross:
Great organizations are built on sound foundations. The American Red Cross is built on a solid foundation of diversity-positive leadership that extends across all its lines of service. We value diversity and recognize that by harnessing the power of our collective similarities and differences the Red Cross is better able to deliver on our mission to "…provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies."
We demonstrate our commitment to diversity by being open and inclusive as we leverage the strength found in the rich diversity of our volunteers, employees, vendors, and business and community partners. Our inclusive culture extends to valuing diversity of thinking, backgrounds, experiences and culture. This allows us to work locally with others across the country to develop and deliver life-saving services to the communities we serve.
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