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The Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant after witnessing the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in 1859. He helped wounded soldiers from both sides and later wrote a book about his experiences, which led to the establishment of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Movement uses the Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Red Crystal symbols to remain neutral and impartial in providing humanitarian aid during armed conflicts and natural disasters around the world based on the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross. The Kenya Red Cross Society was established in 1965 and operates through a network of 63 branches across the country to carry out relief work and promote health and humanitarian values based on its legal mandate.
Dissemination kit 2
- 2. HISTORY OF THE RED CROSS Born 8th May 1828 Swiss business man Involved in charity work in Switzerland Awarded the 1st noble peace price 1901 Wrote a book (Memory of Solferino) in 1862 Died a poor man on 30th October 1910
- 3. BATTLE OF SOLFERINO France & allies against Austria 16 hours of battle 300,000 troops involved 40,000 wounded, sick and dead Henry Dunant mobilised the local community and assisted the victims Wrote a book Memory of Solferino
- 4. RECOMMENDATION OF MEMORY OF SOLFERINO Laws governing wars There be relief societies to assist casualties in times of war Uniform sign/symbol those assisting the wounded from combatants
- 16. COMPONENTS OF THE RED CROSS IFRC-FEDERATION RED CROSS RED CRESCENT RED CRYSTAL NATIONAL SOCIETIES
- 20. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE RED CROSS HUMANITY IMPARTIALITY NEUTRALITY INDEPENDENCE VOLUNTARY SERVICES UNITY UNIVERSALITY
- 21. Previously existed as a branch of British Red Cross btn 1939-1965 Kenya Red Cross Society created by an Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of Laws of Kenya of 1965. Operates through network of 63 branches countrywide Over 70,000 members/volunteers Overview of Kenya Red CrossOverview of Kenya Red Cross
- 22. Legal mandateLegal mandate Provide relief to victims of catastrophe or disasters To carry on and assist in the work for improvement of health, prevention of diseases and reduction of suffering in times of peace or war Provide aid to the sick, wounded and non-belligerents in times of war, to prisoners of war and civilian sufferers, and relieve the effects of war. To promote the Junior Red Cross Movement among the youth of all races To propagate the ideals and humanitarian principles of the Red Cross, with a view to developing a feeling of solidarity and mutual understanding among all human beings and all nations
- 23. GovernorGovernor SGSG Region Chairman Region Chairman 2nd DG 2nd DG 1st DG 1st DG Council Council NEC NEC Branches BranchesRegion Region RMRM Branch Chairman Branch Chairman Policy MakersPolicy Makers Policy ImplementersPolicy Implementers HODsHODs RHODsRHODs Coordinator.Coordinator. DSGDSG Man. StaffMan. Staff VolunteersVolunteers Structure of KRCS
- 26. LOVING THE VULNERABLE DISEASE CONTROL
- 30. LIFE SAVING AND WATER RESCUE
- 32. HIV/AIDS AWARENESS BLOOD DONATION COMMUNITY SERVICE
- 33. TRACING SERVICES Tracing of missing relatives Re-establishing and maintaining family contacts Facilitating family reunions Obtaining personal documents e.g. education certificates
- 34. YOUTH ACTIVITIES
- 36. Youth and Parents Open Day Chanuka Challenge Competition
- 37. Family Health and Home Based Care
- 39. Asanteni Sana!