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150 Years after Solferino

The Indian Red Cross is a voluntary humanitarian organization having a network of over 700 branches throughout the country, providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promotes health & care of the vulnerable people and communities. It is a leading member of the largest independent humanitarian organization in the world, the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement.

The Mission of the Indian Red Cross is to inspire, encourage and initiate at all times all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering can be minimized and even prevented and thus contribute to creating more congenial climate for peace.

Child Protection Program

Sensitization programmes for the Principals and Headmasters of selected Schools and Colleges of Tirunelveli, Trichy and Villupuram Districts on child protection programme were organized in the month of April 2009 (02.04.2009, 15.04.2009 & 29.04.2009). more..

Interstate JRC Training

An interstate JRC training-cum-study camp was help in Ebenezer Matriculation Higher Secondary School,Yelagiri, Vellore District from 23rd to 27th April 2009- Juniors and counselors from 8 states Participated in this campmore..

Workshop on Tracing

Indian Red Cross Society, National Head Quarter organized 2 day National level training program on “Tracing for Unaccompanied Minors” from 15th –16th April 09 at Disaster Management Centre, IRCS, NHQ, New Delhi. Participants from 21 states across India, Mr.N.Krishnamurthy, Tracing Officer from Tamil Nadu Branch were participated in this training. more..

Sensitization Programme

Sensitization programme for the school Head Masters and College Principals under Youth Peer Education Programme in Perambalur District was conducted on 27th May 09. 40 Head Masters and Principals participated. The objective of the programme was to sensitize them about the importance of HIV/AIDS awareness among school and college students. more..