red cross history

RED CROSS HISTORYALWAYS FIRST. ALWAYS READY. ALWAYS THERE.

Battle of Solferino

24 June 1859, in the heart of a Swiss businessman Jean Henri Dunant (Father of Red Cross)

Bloodiest battle of the century.

Known as the Austro-Italian War of 1859. In the Red Cross, it is commonly known as the Battle of Solferino.

approximately 350,000 soldiers from the warring parties, the battle lasted for sixteen hours. (4 days and 3 nights)

Forty thousand men lay wounded or dead on the battlefield. These were loaded on long trains of ox and mule carts.

This situation was witnessed by Henry Dunant who was looking for Napoleon III to get a business permit

Dunant gathered the people of the nearby village of Castiglione to assist him alleviate the sufferings of the victims.

The women served as nurses, washing and binding the wounds of the soldiers while others fed those able to sit up and spoon-fed the seriously wounded. Even the wounded enemies were served. (The women who served in the war was known as the first first aiders. )

Words of Wisdom- “Siamo Tutti Fratelli” (We are all brothers).

Un Souvenir de Solfurino (A Memory Of Solferino)

A book that changed the worldA novel which clearly described the

horrible war he witnessedPublished in November 1862Dunant himself travelled all over the

continent to obtain support for his idea and to organize the Red Cross Movement.

The book proposes two ideas:

To establish in each country a Relief Society composed of volunteers, distinguished and reputable persons who will take care of the wounded in times of war; and,

To promote an agreement, international in character, protecting the wounded soldiers in the battlefield and those who care for them.

Committee of Five

Atty. Gustave MoynierGeneral Guillame Henri DufourDr. Louis Appia Dr. Theodore MaunoirJean Henri Dunant

a. Duffour b. Maunoir c. Appia d. Moynier e. Dunant

The organization was named “International Committee for the Relief of Military Wounded”(former name of Red Cross) later became “The Committee of Five” and now known as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

PHILIPPINE RED CROSS HISTORY

1899, February Approval of the Constitution of the National

Association of the Red Cross. -Mrs. Hilario del Rosario de Aguinaldo, President

of the Association.

1947, March 22 President Roxas signed the Philippine National

Red Cross Charter, Republic Act 95

1947, April 15 The PNRC had its inaugural ceremony

Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon (First Chairman of Philippine Red Cross)

COMPONENT OF RED CROSS AND RED

CRESCENT MOVEMENT

International Committee of the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), which has its seat in Geneva, is the institution which launched the Red Cross Movement in conformity with the initial gesture of Henry Dunant in the battlefield of Solferino

Acts in times of War

International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation)The Federation is

the international association of the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies with its Secretariat in Geneva.

Acts in times of disaster

The Henri Dunant Institute

As the research arm of the Movement, primary activities of the Henry Dunant Institute (HDI) are research, training, publication and consultancies. The Institute studies issues and problems affecting the Movement.

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW

Is a set of rules which place restrictions on the use of weapons and methods of warfare. IHL aims to protect human dignity and to limit suffering during times of war.

The Geneva Conventions

The Geneva Conventions lay down basic rules for the protection of all victims in armed conflicts.

First Geneva Convention, 1864 - Protection of wounded/sick soldier, medical personnel, chaplains in the battlefield.

Second Geneva Convention, 1899 - Protection of wounded/sick soldier, medical personnel and chaplains of armed forces at sea, shipwrecked.

Third Geneva Convention, 1929 - Protection of the prisoners of war.

Fourth Geneva Convention, 1949 - Protection of civilians in enemy or occupied territory.

EMBLEMS

1.Red Cross on a white background (Christians)

2.Red Crystal on a white background (Islam)

3.Red Crescent on a white background [(other religion. (Israel)]

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Emblem

The Red Cross is being used by the Christian countries while some Islamic countries use the Red Crescent.

The emblem has two purposes: It is indicative in times of peace and protective in times of war.

PROPER USE OF EMBLEM

PROTECTION for Red Cross workers, AFP medical personnel/units, transport and hospitals in times of armed conflict

IDENTIFICATION for the member, objects and vehicles connected to the Red Cross.

Six Major Services

Disaster Management Service (DMS)

The DMS is in charge of conducting relief operation for disaster victims.

Social Service (SOS)

Promotes family and community welfare through guidance and counselling, inquiry, communication facilitation, health and welfare report, and referral to hospitals and other welfare agencies.

Safety Services (SS)

Red Cross conducts training on basic fist aid, swimming, water safety, and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation or CPR. It also gives training on how to rescue victims trapped inside tall building by fire or earthquake.

National Blood Service (NBS)

Under this Program, we get blood from voluntary donors and issue them to patients in need, mostly indigents. Red Cross blood is free, and it operates on a replacement basis.

Community Health and Nurse Services

Is a program where Red Cross Members go to a remote area/flung areas that cannot be reached by the DOH where they conduct check-ups like medical check-up, dental check-up and others.

Red Cross Youth (RCY)

Is the youth program of the Philippine Red Cross. Its mission is to educate children and youth in the spirit of Red Cross and provide opportunities for directing and harnessing their energy and idealism into worthwhile activities within the framework of the organization.

PHILIPPINE RED CROSS PRINCIPLES

HUMANITY

“We serve people but

not systems.”

IMPARTIALITY

“We care for the victims

without discrimination”

NEUTRALITY

“We take initiatives, but never

take sides”

INDEPENDENCE

“We bow to needs, but not to any

person”

VOLUNTARY SERVICE

“We work around the clock, but never for personal

gain”

UNITY

“We have many

talents, but a single idea”

UNIVERSALITY

“We respect

nations, but our work knows no bounds”

ACTIVITIES AND TRAININGS

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LDP)

FIRST AID TRAINING

HAPE – SAPE (HIV/ AIDS Prevention Education – Substance Abuse Prevention Education)

IHL DISSEMINATION

FUN OLYMPICS

MEGA CAMP

FACILITATOR’S WORKSHOP

YOUTH INSTRUCTIONS TRAINING COURSE (YITC)

Four Components Of Membership

1. Junior Red Cross Youth (JRCY)- 7 to 12 years old

2. Senior Red Cross Youth (SRCY)- 13 to 16 years old

3. College Red Cross Youth (CRYC)- 17 to 25 years old

4. Community Red Cross Youth (CommRCY) - 7 to 25 years old

Red Cross Youth Program and services are geared towards the five objectives, namely:

1. Advocacy and Inculcation of Moral Values and Character Building

2. Protection of Life and Promotion of Community Health

3. Service and Solidarity

4. National and International Friendship, Understanding and Education for Peace

5. Dissemination of Red Cross Fundamental Principles and International Humanitarian Law

Red Cross Youth Pledge

As a youth member of the Premier Humanitarian Organization

I pledge to alleviate human suffering,

Protect life and dignity,

To be a responsible citizen of the Republic of the Philippines,

To conform with the objectives and policies of the Philippine Red Cross,

Its seven Fundamental principles,

Humanity,

Impartiality,

Neutrality,

Independence,

Voluntary Service,

Unity,

Universality,

And to be at all times be in the service for the suffering humanity.