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<h1>International Blue Cross</h1>
<p>The International Blue Cross is a worldwide health development organisation d
edicated to caring for people harmed by alcohol and/or illicit drugs. It was est
ablished in 1886 in Geneva, Switzerland, and is presently made up of more than a
thousand health professionals around the world.</p>
<h3>Who we are</h3>
<p>The International Blue Cross wears two hats the <strong>Federation </strong>and
that of an <strong>international actor</strong>.</p>
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<li>We are a non-governmental umbrella organisation that brings together 41
national Blue Cross societies called member organisations. These organisations are
independent, non-denominational Christian organisations.</li>
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outside the Blue Cross..</li>
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national networks.</li>
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f core activities.</li>
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