On May 8 we celebrate World Red Cross Day, commemorating the work that is done worldwide by all National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in order to assist human suffering, whether from disease, famine, disaster or war.
This May 8, the American Red Cross puts special focus on their programs that keep children healthy and safe around the globe. This day is a reminder of the birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Since the time that Dunant first conceived of the idea of the Red Cross, the movement has grown to become the largest international humanitarian aid organization in the world.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an international humanitarian movement with approximately 97 million volunteers worldwide whose stated mission is to protect human life and health, to ensure respect for the human being, and to prevent and alleviate human suffering, without any discrimination based on nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.
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Related Links:
- World Red Cross Day Information
- Official American Red Cross Site
