ICRF is a non-government, non-profit organization established in 1999, working under the patronage of the Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bahrain for the general welfare of the Indian workers in Bahrain at large. Our mission is to give a helping hand to the economically weaker section of the Indian community in Bahrain. This includes Legal Aid, Emergency Help, Community Welfare Services, Medical assistance, Counseling etc.

The ICRF is managed by the Managing Council, nominated by the Ambassador of India from among leaders in the Indian Public Sectors, Indian curriculum schools and business community.

The Emergency Help Team offers a 24 hour helpline for reporting any complaints of maltreatment, abuse or assault or assistance for those seeking any legitimate advice. With 16 regional sub-committees Emergency team is well prepared to assist Indian nationals in emergencies like natural calamity, flood, fire etc.

ICRF- Community Welfare Services organizes medical camps as a part of their outreach activity, where Indian workers can avail medical facilities free of cost. So far we have conducted 98 such medical camps that has benefited more than 24,000 needy persons. ICRF’s Community Welfare services include, Salmaniya Mortuary visit, prison visit, Immigration detention centre visit, Immigration Directorate visit etc.

One of the unique features of the ICRF is the Family Relief Fund, which extends financial assistance to the dependents of poor workers who perished in Bahrain. ICRF raises its funds by organizing events like SPECTRA – a yearly Drawing and Painting competition for school children and through generous contributions. So far we have given out more than 1.5 Core Indian Rupees to more than 150 families.

The Legal Aid Team provides legal assistance for sorting out labor problems and provides assistance in claiming salary/indemnity dues and GOSI entitlements, as well as assistance for claiming the compensation from Insurance agencies in the cases of work and traffic accidents.

The Medical Aid Team makes regular visits to Salmaniya Hospital to ascertain the health condition of Indian patients and to provide possible medical assistance in continuing treatment in Bahrain or in India. It also arranges for patients to travel back to India in worst case scenarios.

The Counseling Team is a group of highly trained individuals who counsel families, students and the general labor force. They also run outreach programs, seminars and training for community workers