The International Red Cross Society is the well-known and worldwide humanitarian organization, present in almost all the countries

Fundamental Principles of the Societies

• Humanity
• Impartiality
• Neutrality
• Independence
• Voluntary Service
• Unity
• Universality

Mission

To improve the situation of the world’s most vulnerable people and to assist National societies in their work with the most vulnerable to promote co-operation between them.

Indian Red Cross Society

The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) was established under provision of the section 8 of the IRCS Act XV of 1920 with its National Head Quarters in New Delhi. The core focus of IRCS is to promote Humanitarian Principles and Values, Disaster Management, Health and Care in Community and Blood Services

Indian Red Cross Society Tamil Nadu Branch

IRCS, Tamil Nadu Branch was formed on 27th November 1920 with its State Head Quarters in Egmore, Chennai.

Activities

• AIDS / HIV Awareness
• Disaster Management
• First Aid
• Vocational Training

Youth Red Cross

The Youth Red Cross is the most important constituent of Indian Red Cross Society. It is a group volunteers organized at the initial stages for students between 18 and 25 years of age within the colleges. A qualified Teaching Faculty is recognized as the leader and he is called the Programme Officer and,under his guidance, the students are trained and encouraged to manage the affairs of the group, electing their own office-bearers.

Objectives Of YRC

• To inculcate national integration in the Youth of our country
• An awareness on the care of their own health and that of others
• The understanding and acceptance of civic responsibilities and acting accordingly with humanitarian concern, to fulfill the same
• To enable the growth and development of a spirit of service and sense of duty with dedication and devotion in the minds of youth
• To foster better friendly relationship with all without any discrimination

Activities

• Promotion of Health and Hygiene.
• Service to others
• Relief work during Disaster
• National Integration
• World Friendliness

YRC Song

“Darthikaronirmalkarobeedaprabu hey
Jeevankarovujvalnavajyothibaro hey – (2)
Dukkijanonkiseva hum kare – (2)
Baththalithonko gale lagale – (2)
Shanthibadhashanthikaaryashanthivarada hey!
Jeevankarovujvalnavajyothibaro hey!
Nava jyothibaro hey, navajyothibaro hey!”

YRC Programme Officer’s Pledge

As a Programme Officer of Youth Red Cross, I Promise to serve, to work loyally for the promotion of Health and the relief of suffering and distress, wherever I may find it and to hold in friendship youth of all Nations.

YRC Member Pledge

I Pledge myself to care my own health and that of others, to help the sick and suffering specially children and to look upon the youth allover the world as my friends.

YOUTH RED CROSS SOCIETY