Google has teamed up with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to help people find missing family members through a new feature in Google Search. This effort supports the ICRC’s Restoring Family Links program, which works to reconnect families separated by conflict, disaster, or migration.
(Google’s ICRC Restoring Family Links Uses Google Search Assistance.)
Now, when someone searches for terms like “find missing family” or “reconnect with relatives,” Google Search will show a banner with direct links to the ICRC’s online services. These links guide users to tools where they can register themselves as safe, look for loved ones, or request help from Red Cross teams around the world.
The collaboration aims to make it easier for people in crisis to access support quickly. Many who are displaced or affected by emergencies turn to search engines for answers. By placing ICRC resources right in search results, Google helps users reach verified aid without delay.
This feature is available globally and appears in multiple languages based on the user’s location and search settings. It builds on Google’s past work with humanitarian groups during natural disasters and large-scale emergencies. The company says it wants to use its technology to connect people with trusted sources when they need them most.
(Google’s ICRC Restoring Family Links Uses Google Search Assistance.)
The ICRC has been running the Restoring Family Links service for over 150 years. Each year, it handles hundreds of thousands of requests from people trying to locate family members. With this update, Google hopes to bring that help to more people faster. Users do not need to create an account or share personal data to see the ICRC information in their search results. The service is free and designed to protect privacy.
