The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) was established in 1920 under the Indian Red Cross Society Act and incorporated under the Parliament Act XV of 1920 (as Amended by Act No. 22 of 1956 and the Adaptation of Laws (No 4) order of 1957 and the Act. No. 14 of 1992). It is a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and is recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross.
In accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, namely: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality the Indian Red Cross Society acts as an auxiliary to the state in the carrying out of humanitarian activities. It also provides a range of services, including disaster relief, health and social welfare programmes in the country. During wartime, the society works as auxiliary to the armed forces medical services and also assists the affected civilian as per the Geneva Conventions.
IRCS, Tamil Nadu Branch was formed on 27th November 1920 with its State Headquarters in Egmore, Chennai. Some of the activities that are carried by Tamilnadu branch are:
- AIDS/HIV Awareness
- Disaster Management
- First Aid
- Health Services
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Vocational Training
Junior/Youth Red Cross
The involvement and contribution of young people to the work of the Red Cross has an interesting history. This genesis of their engagement originated in the province of Quebec, Canada in 1914, when school children first participated in the humanitarian work of the Red Cross work by making bandages, dressings and other comforts for soldiers. The idea soon spread to other Canadian provinces. By 1915, this idea had spread to Europe while in the United States, eleven million school children were engaged in similar activities.
During World War I, several countries encouraged young people to assist in Red Cross work. By 1918, formal youth sections were organized in Australia, Canada, Italy and the United States.
The Indian Red Cross Society first engaged young people in its work in 1925, with the first unit being set up in Punjab in 1926, soon followed by similar units in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai, and Uttar Pradesh.
According to the International Labour Organization report, about 40 percent of the Indian total population is in the age group of 13-35 years. The Red Cross, through its junior and youth programmes, plays an important role in channelling and guiding this young energy in the cause of humanitarian action. Where active, junior and youth Red Cross groups offer branches a formidable strength both in times of emergency and times of preparedness. Ample opportunity must be given to young people for them to feel empowered to take humanitarian action, offering their strengths, energy ideas and innovation to our Movement and to their communities.
STAFF MEMBERS
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SNO NAME OF THE STAFF DESIGNATION & ROLE 1 Dr. A.SARAVANA KUMAR PRINCIPAL 2 Dr. P.PARTHIBAN PROGRAMME OFFICER 3 Mrs. R.RAMYA SENIOR TEACHING FACULTY
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 all over the world as my friends.
CLUB ACTIVITIES
- YRC Orientation Programme
- AIDS Awareness Programme
- Tree Plantation
- First aid training Program
- Dengue awareness programme