Red Cross Knowledge (Silver) lesson 2
Singapore Red Cross Society
Red Cross work in Singapore began in 1949 as part of the British Red Cross Society and SRCS was incorporated by an Act of Parliament on 6 April 1973.
From its humble beginnings in a small borrowed office in a government building in Empress Place, the Red Cross operation centre moved to premises in former Maxwell Road Outpatient Dispensary and then on to the Asian Insurance Building.
As early as 1952, the uniformed Red Cross groups were established and soon followed by various welfare services.
The Red Cross House, presently located at 15 Penang Lane Singapore 238486, was completed and occupied on 1 July 1961.
In 1964, Singapore Red Cross ceased to be a branch of the British Red Cross Society and incorporated into the Malaysian Red Crescent Society in 1st July 1965. With the separation of Singapore from Malaysia on 9th August 1965, the Singapore Red Cross found itself in an independent and sovereign Republic and began to take steps to constitute itself into a National Red Cross Society and work for international recognition.
SRCS was incorporated by an Act of Parliament on 6 April 1973 and it was admitted into the federation as the 120th National Society in November 1973.
On 18 March 1984, the Red Cross Blood Centre was officially opened and by arrangement with the Ministry of Health, all blood collected would be sent to National Blood Centre for processing and distribution.
The Red Cross Hostel for the physically Handicapped Workers, which was established in 1972 at Block 20 Yuan Ching Road, was acquired by the Housing and Development Board for other purposes. As such, the Hostel was moved to Block 191 Boon Lay Drive #01-164/204/216 Singapore 640191 on 1 July 1989.
In exchange for the site at the Changi Creek, the former Princess Elizabeth Estate at 72 Elizabeth Drive Singapore 660000 was given to the SRCS for conversion into premises for the Red Cross Home for the Disabled and I was officially opened on the 19 August 1989.
The Red Cross Campsite was eventually shifted to a former primary school at 62 Jalan Khairuddin Singapore 457524.
Organisation
SRCS is governed by a Council which is responsible for pursuing the objectives of the Society as laid down by the Act of Parliament and its constition. SRCS is part of a world-wide, non-political, non-religious movement which based its work on the fundamental principles. An independent humanitarian organisation, it raises its own funds in serving humanity and furthering the work of the Red Cross locally and internationally.
The present Patron of the SRCS is His Excellency, Mr. S R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore. The present Chairman of the SRCS is Lt- General (Retired) Winston Choo and the present Secretary General is Mrs. Geri Lau.
The Council of SRCS is a body comprising of 30 members with the Chairman being appointed by the President of Republic of Singapore, the Patron of SRCS. The Council consults 3 appointed Commissions providing expertise, namely the Finance Commission, the legal Commission and the Medical Commission.
The general management is overseen by the Executive Committee, with operation responsibilities vested in the Red Cross Youth Division, the Welfare Division, the Adult Volunteer Division, Standing Committees, Task Forces and Resource Panels.
Volunteers and staff work together in organizing and implementing the activities and programmes of SRCS.
Secretariat
The secretary General, who is appointed by the Council, is delegated with the responsibilities of the management and administration aspects of the work of the Society and is also responsible for the implementing the policies and directors laid down by the Council.
· Services
o Red Cross Home for the Disabled was set up in 1952 to provide to the 60 severely disabled residents between 10- 40 years of age.
o Red Cross Hostel for the physically Handicapped Workers subsided accommodation and transport services to and from work.
o Red Cross Blood Donor Recruitment Programme to enhance blood collection efforts and to enhance blood giving awareness among Singaporeans.
o Red Cross Ambulance Services ( The opening hours: Mondays to Saturday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and the hotline is Tel: 63373333)
o First Aid Duty
o Information and Referral
· Volunteer Development
· Red Cross Training Centre was set up in 1992 to expand its First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) courses to commercial sectors.
· International Services
· Fund Raising and Public Relations
· Finance and Administration
SINGAPORE RED CROSS YOUTH
The Red Cross Youth seeks to:
· promote and encourage the participation of children and young persons in the work of the Red Cross.
· inculcate healthy living habits
· develop a sense of social responsibility
· strengthen the band of international friendship existing between Red Cross Youth members throughout the world
The Red Cross runs school-based youth programmes and is an Extra-Curricular Activity recognised by the Ministry of Education. The Red Cross Youth has two programmes one for the Primary school children (Link programme) and another for secondary school youths (Cadet programme). The organisation of youth activities under this system has produced good results with both the Link units and Cadet nits, enthusiastically pursuing a series of activities ranging from social/recreational to community programmes.
The Red Cross Youth Division is also comprised of HQ-based volunteers who are Pre- University students, Polytechnic students or working adults. More commonly known as the RCY Division, the Red Cross Youth has maintained its presence in the youth community with the motto: "Serve One Another"
Red Cross work in Singapore began in 1949 as part of the British Red Cross Society and SRCS was incorporated by an Act of Parliament on 6 April 1973.
From its humble beginnings in a small borrowed office in a government building in Empress Place, the Red Cross operation centre moved to premises in former Maxwell Road Outpatient Dispensary and then on to the Asian Insurance Building.
As early as 1952, the uniformed Red Cross groups were established and soon followed by various welfare services.
The Red Cross House, presently located at 15 Penang Lane Singapore 238486, was completed and occupied on 1 July 1961.
In 1964, Singapore Red Cross ceased to be a branch of the British Red Cross Society and incorporated into the Malaysian Red Crescent Society in 1st July 1965. With the separation of Singapore from Malaysia on 9th August 1965, the Singapore Red Cross found itself in an independent and sovereign Republic and began to take steps to constitute itself into a National Red Cross Society and work for international recognition.
SRCS was incorporated by an Act of Parliament on 6 April 1973 and it was admitted into the federation as the 120th National Society in November 1973.
On 18 March 1984, the Red Cross Blood Centre was officially opened and by arrangement with the Ministry of Health, all blood collected would be sent to National Blood Centre for processing and distribution.
The Red Cross Hostel for the physically Handicapped Workers, which was established in 1972 at Block 20 Yuan Ching Road, was acquired by the Housing and Development Board for other purposes. As such, the Hostel was moved to Block 191 Boon Lay Drive #01-164/204/216 Singapore 640191 on 1 July 1989.
In exchange for the site at the Changi Creek, the former Princess Elizabeth Estate at 72 Elizabeth Drive Singapore 660000 was given to the SRCS for conversion into premises for the Red Cross Home for the Disabled and I was officially opened on the 19 August 1989.
The Red Cross Campsite was eventually shifted to a former primary school at 62 Jalan Khairuddin Singapore 457524.
Organisation
SRCS is governed by a Council which is responsible for pursuing the objectives of the Society as laid down by the Act of Parliament and its constition. SRCS is part of a world-wide, non-political, non-religious movement which based its work on the fundamental principles. An independent humanitarian organisation, it raises its own funds in serving humanity and furthering the work of the Red Cross locally and internationally.
The present Patron of the SRCS is His Excellency, Mr. S R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore. The present Chairman of the SRCS is Lt- General (Retired) Winston Choo and the present Secretary General is Mrs. Geri Lau.
The Council of SRCS is a body comprising of 30 members with the Chairman being appointed by the President of Republic of Singapore, the Patron of SRCS. The Council consults 3 appointed Commissions providing expertise, namely the Finance Commission, the legal Commission and the Medical Commission.
The general management is overseen by the Executive Committee, with operation responsibilities vested in the Red Cross Youth Division, the Welfare Division, the Adult Volunteer Division, Standing Committees, Task Forces and Resource Panels.
Volunteers and staff work together in organizing and implementing the activities and programmes of SRCS.
Secretariat
The secretary General, who is appointed by the Council, is delegated with the responsibilities of the management and administration aspects of the work of the Society and is also responsible for the implementing the policies and directors laid down by the Council.
· Services
o Red Cross Home for the Disabled was set up in 1952 to provide to the 60 severely disabled residents between 10- 40 years of age.
o Red Cross Hostel for the physically Handicapped Workers subsided accommodation and transport services to and from work.
o Red Cross Blood Donor Recruitment Programme to enhance blood collection efforts and to enhance blood giving awareness among Singaporeans.
o Red Cross Ambulance Services ( The opening hours: Mondays to Saturday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. and the hotline is Tel: 63373333)
o First Aid Duty
o Information and Referral
· Volunteer Development
· Red Cross Training Centre was set up in 1992 to expand its First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) courses to commercial sectors.
· International Services
· Fund Raising and Public Relations
· Finance and Administration
SINGAPORE RED CROSS YOUTH
The Red Cross Youth seeks to:
· promote and encourage the participation of children and young persons in the work of the Red Cross.
· inculcate healthy living habits
· develop a sense of social responsibility
· strengthen the band of international friendship existing between Red Cross Youth members throughout the world
The Red Cross runs school-based youth programmes and is an Extra-Curricular Activity recognised by the Ministry of Education. The Red Cross Youth has two programmes one for the Primary school children (Link programme) and another for secondary school youths (Cadet programme). The organisation of youth activities under this system has produced good results with both the Link units and Cadet nits, enthusiastically pursuing a series of activities ranging from social/recreational to community programmes.
The Red Cross Youth Division is also comprised of HQ-based volunteers who are Pre- University students, Polytechnic students or working adults. More commonly known as the RCY Division, the Red Cross Youth has maintained its presence in the youth community with the motto: "Serve One Another"
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