Programs & Projects

Programs

The American Red Cross has many programs in place to help us achieve total diversity of our people, programs and services.

The Corporate Diversity Department (CDD) has created several awards to highlight the diversity efforts of Red Cross individuals and Red Cross units. These include the Diversity Ambassador Award, Diversity Outreach Award, Diversity Model Award, Diversity Grants, and Disability Leadership Award.

CDD also developed the Presidential Scholars Program and the Presidential Intern Program to support career advancement and recruitment.

The Corporate Diversity Department also implemented the Japanese Initiative which offers the Japanese citizens the opportunity to volunteer for the Red Cross and provide them with an orientation to their local Red Cross and community.

Projects

The American Red Cross has several projects in place to help us achieve total diversity of our people, programs and services. These projects include Diversity Consultant Training, Diversity Champion Training, the American Red Cross Strategic and Tactical (S&T) Model for Diversity Business Planning and the Special Initiatives.