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. Dunant
8.

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 Doa Aurora Aragon Quezon (First
Chairman of Philippine Red Cross)
10. COMPONENT OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT MOVEMENT
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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 Services
20. 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 cardiopulmonary 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 PRINCIPLES
27. 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
FACILITATORS 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.