Red Cross Knowledge Lesson 1

Red Cross Motto:
Serve One Another (Singapore)
Inter Arma Charitus - Charity in the clashes of the Arms (International)

Red Cross Pledge:
We, as youth members of the Singapore Red Cross Society, promise to serve our country and to join with others, all over the world to help the sick and the sufferings.

Red Cross Promise:

We, as members of the Singapore Red Cross Society, promise to serve my country and to join with others, all over the world to help the sick and the sufferings.

Red Cross Song:
Come let us pledge again,
Each heart and hand,
To thee the flag we serve,
Friends in every land.

Come let us give anew,
Each thought and mind,
To be the light to shine
Over all mankind.

So may our emblem be proudly unfurled,
To link the chain of youth for service thru the world

Oh give us strength to prove,
Sure and sublime,
To make the cause we serve,
Shine over the hills of time.

7 Fundamental Principles of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement:
Adopted in 5 Oct 1961

Humanity
· Protect life and health
· Ensure respect for human beings
· Promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all people

Impartiality
· no discrimination
· relieve the suffering of individuals
· give priority to the most urgent cases of distress

Neutrality
· not take sides in hostilities

Independence
· do not relie on the government

Voluntary Service
· not prompted by any desire for gain

Unity
· one unit in every country
· open to all

Universality
· world wide institution