In addition , the volunteers , members and staff of the national society follow the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement ; Maldivian communities were first introduced to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 which brought unprecedented devastation to the countries of the region including the Maldives
Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Maldivian Red Crescent