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Creu Roja Andorrana
Creu Roja Andorrana is the Andorran Red Cross, a nonprofit humanitarian organization in Andorra.
Creu Roja Andorrana is the Andorran Red Cross, a nonprofit humanitarian organization operating in Andorra. It runs blood donation campaigns to maintain hospital reserves, sharing donations with Catalonia and targeting youth engagement. The organization operates the Arca d’Aixovall supported-housing residence in Sant Julià de Lòria under contract with the Ministry of Social Affairs. Its 2026 strategic plan prioritizes addressing ageing population challenges, youth mental health, climate emergencies, and volunteering shortages. President Vicky Marrugat has highlighted rising loneliness among youth and elderly due to social media and family changes, with plans to expand prevention and companionship projects. Jordi Ribes serves as general director.
Key Points
- Creu Roja Andorrana is the Andorran Red Cross, a nonprofit organization operating in Andorra with aliases including Andorran Red Cross and Red Cross.
- The organization focuses on addressing ageing population challenges, youth mental health, climate emergencies, and volunteering shortages as outlined in its 2026 strategic plan.
- Vicky Marrugat, president of Creu Roja Andorrana, warns of rising loneliness among youth and elderly driven by social media and family changes, with plans to expand prevention and companionship projects.
- Creu Roja Andorrana operates the Arca d’Aixovall supported-housing residence in Sant Julià de Lòria under contract with the Ministry of Social Affairs.
- The organization runs blood donation campaigns to maintain reserves for hospitals, sharing donations with Catalonia and targeting youth engagement.
Timeline
2026 Strategic Plan Launched
Creu Roja Andorrana unveiled its 2026 strategic plan, prioritizing ageing population support, youth mental health, climate emergencies, and volunteer recruitment under President Vicky Marrugat.
Arca d’Aixovall Residence Opens
Creu Roja Andorrana inaugurated the Arca d’Aixovall supported-housing residence in Sant Julià de Lòria, converting a former hotel into a facility with 36 rooms for up to 68 homeless or at-risk individuals, fully contracted by the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Jordi Ribes Appointed General Director
Jordi Ribes was appointed general director of Creu Roja Andorrana to manage operations and support the organization's strategic focus.
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Also Known As
Andorran Red Cross, Red Cross, Creu Roja Andorrana