 A National Society is admitted as a member to the IFRC only after it is recognized by the ICRC.The IFRC cooperates with the National Societies of the affected countries – called the "Host National Society" (HNS) – as well as the National Societies of other countries willing to offer assistance – called "Partner National Societies" (PNS).Among the 190 National Societies admitted to the General Assembly of the IFRC as full members or observers, about 25–30 regularly work as PNS in other countries.