This report covers the period 01 January 2011 to 31 December 2011.

In brief

Programme outcome

The purpose of the secretariat of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is to support the institutional capacity building of the Uruguayan Red Cross (URC) in line with the priorities identified by the National Society, Strategy 2020 and the Inter-American Plan.

Programmes summary

1. Americas Zone Mission

The mission of the Americas Zone is to support Americas National Societies to increase humanitarian and development standards, helping them to remain relevant within their country and sustainable and accountable for their actions, guided by the implementation of Strategy 2020.

The 2011 support plan for the Uruguayan Red Cross (URC) was developed in a participatory process with the National Society and the secretariat, in dialogue with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Essential reference documents used include: the National Society's strategic plan 2007-2011; the tripartite agreement between the URC, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the secretariat; the Inter-American Conference recommendations; and Strategy 2020. The final plan has been approved by the URC's leadership and governance.