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The Jamaica Red Cross is part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. This is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 186 National Societies. The organization is guided by the seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality and unity. The work of the organization is always done with the purpose of helping those most vulnerable in any situation, whether it is a national disaster; a conflict situation; or helping the needy in our society.
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.