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Idea of Red Cross movement started
June 24 1859
Father of Red Cross Movement
Jean Henry Dunant
Jean Henry Dunant is ?
A businessman
When was Henry Dunant born and died?
May 8, 1828 - October 30, 1910
Hometown of Dunant?
Geneva, Switzerland
What is the Austro - Italian War of 1859?
Battle of Solferino
Where did Battle of Solferino took place?
Solferino Lombardy Italy
How many wounded and dead in Battle of Solferino?
40, 000
How many soldiers in Battle of Solferino?
300, 000 soldiers
How many Medical Army Doctors in Battle of Solferino?
2
Dunant wend to Timesquare and shouted what?
Siamo Tutti Fratelli
Siamo Tutti Fratelli means what?
We are all brothers
What book did Dunant wrote?
Un Souvenir de Solferino ( A Memory of Solferino)
When was Un Souvenir de Solferino published?
Last November 1862
Founders of Red Cross Movement
(1) Gen. Guillaume-Henri Dufour
(2) Jean Henry Dunant
(3) Atty. Gustave Moynier
(4) Dr. Louis Appia
(5) Dr. Theodore Maunoir
Components of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
- National Societies
War Conflict (Component).
ICRC
Natural disasters (Component).
IFRC
Is a set of rules which seek, for
humanitarian reasons, to limit the
effects of armed conflict.
International humanitarian law
It protects persons who are not or are no longer participating in the hostilities and restricts the means and methods of warfare.
International humanitarian law
Is also known as
the law of war or the law of armed
conflict.
International humanitarian law
7 Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, universality
We serve people but not systems
Humanity
We care for victims without discrimination
Impartiality
We take initiatives but never sides -
Neutrality
We bow to need but not to any person
Independence
We work around the clock but never for personal gain
Voluntary Service
We have many talents but a single idea
Unity
We respect nations but our work knows no bounds
Universality
Red Cross on a White Background Year.
1864
Red Crescent on a White Background Year.
1929
Red Crystal on a White Background Year.
2005
The only country that uses Red Crystal emblem.
Israel
Uses of the Emblem.
Protective and Indicative Use.
Misuse of the Red Cross Emblem.
Imitation, Improper Use, Perfidious Use, Commercial Use
Former Name of the Philippine Red Cross
- Philippine Women Red Cross
Father of the Philippine Red Cross -
Apolinario Mabini
When did the Malolos Republic approved the constitution PRC/PWRC as initiated by Apolinario Mabini
Feb 17, 1899
First President of Philippine Red Cross
Mrs. Hilaria del Rosario de Aguinaldo
When did Philippine Branch of RC became an insular chapter of the American Red Cross
December 4, 1917
When did Manuel L. Quezon attempted to establish an independent Philippine Red Cross?
1934
When did Philippine Branch of the American Red Cross turned to a j
Japanese… (waay ko tapos copy)
1942
When did 36 chapters all over the Philippines were established and Dr. J Horacio Yanzon was the first manager?
Dec 1, 1946
When was PRC inaugurated at Malacañang Palace ?
April 15, 1947
First Chairman of Philippine Red Cross
Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon
AN ACT RECOGNIZING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS AS AN INDEPENDENT, AUTONOMOUS, NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION AUXILIARY TO THE AUTHORITIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES IN THE HUMANITARIAN FIELD, TO BE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE RED CROSS.
RA 10072
Chairman of Board of PRC
- Gov. Richard J. Gordon
Chapter Administrator, Iloilo -
Gilbert Paul Valderrama
Our Services
- National Blood Services
- Safety Service
- Health Services
- Disaster Management Service
- Welfare Service
- RCY
Successful and Effective Disaster Response
Volunteers + Logistics + Information Technology= A Red Cross that is always first, always ready and always there.
44 members in every barangay to respond during disaster
Red Cross 143
Minor Service
Volunteer Service
Backbone of the Philippine Red Cross
Volunteers
RCY Categories
- Junior Red Cross (JRC)
- Senior Red Cross Youth (SRCY)
- Senior Plus Red Cross Youth (SPRCY)
- College Red Cross Youth (CRCY)
- Community Red Cross Youth (CommRCY)