RED CROSS HISTORY

1. ALWAYS FIRST. ALWAYS READY. ALWAYS THERE.2. 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)3. 

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).4. Un Souvenir de Solfurino (A Memory Of Solferino)

A book that changed the world A novel which clearly described the horrible war he witnessed Published in November 1862 Dunant himself travelled all over the continent to obtain support for his idea and to

organize the Red Cross Movement.5. 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.

6. Committee of Five Atty. Gustave Moynier General Guillame Henri Dufour Dr. Louis Appia Dr. Theodore Maunoir Jean Henri Dunant

7. a. Duffour b. Maunoir c. Appia d. Moynier e. Dunant8. 

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).

9. 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)10. COMPONENT OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT MOVEMENT11. 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 War12. 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 disaster13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.16. 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)]

17. 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.18. 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.19. Six Major Services20. Disaster Management Service (DMS)

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

21. 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.

22. Safety Services (SS) Red Cross conducts training on basic first 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. PHILIPPINE RED CROSS PRINCIPLES27. HUMANITY “We serve people but not systems.”28. IMPARTIALITY “We care for the victims without discrimination”29. NEUTRALITY “We take initiatives, but never take sides”30. INDEPENDENCE “We bow to needs, but not to any person”31. VOLUNTARY SERVICE “We work around the clock, but never for personal gain”32. UNITY “We have many talents, but a single idea”33. UNIVERSALITY “We respect nations, but our work knows no bounds”34. 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)

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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.