Restoring Family Links
The Restoring Family Links program helps Canadians re-establish contact with immediate family members after separation due to war, internal conflict, or other humanitarian crisis. We work through our network of Red Cross/Red Crescent National Societies and the ICRC delegations throughout the world to:
- Trace the whereabouts of people missing as a result of conflict or disaster;
- Provide a system for exchange of news between family members when all other means of communication have broken down;
- Obtain health and welfare reports on loved ones who have suddenly and inexplicably fallen out of contact; and
- Obtain certificates of detention for prisoners of war and civilian detainees who were visited and registered by the ICRC during their detention.
If you are interested in knowing more about RFL or are in need of its services, contact the Manitoba RFL office in Winnipeg at 982-7340, or in Brandon at 204-729-4970. You can also reach us via email at RFLmanitoba@redcross.ca.
