With Pride We Lead!

Red Cross Knowledge (Silver) Lesson 3

2005-06-23T18:09:00.000+08:00

INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS WORKS

- ICRC and Political Prisoners
-Improving the Plight of Political Detainees
-Red Cross and Peace
-Red Cross and Youth
-Red Cross and War
-Red Cross and Natural Disasters
-Red Cross and Health
-Red Cross and First Aid
-Red Cross and Nursing
-Red Cross and Blood Donation
-Red Cross and Communication
-Central Tracing Agency
-International Tracing Service

Ranking System
In year 1999, the rank ststem was restructures and modified, except for the link members.

Links
- bronze, silver, gold stars

Cadets
- lance Corporal (LCP)
-Corporal (CPL)
-Sergeant (SGT)
-Staff Sergeant (SSG)
-Warrant Officer (WO)
-Senior Warran Officer (SWO)

Cadet Officers
-Ass. cadet officer (ACO)
-cadet officer (CO)
-Senior cadet officer (SCO)
-Principal cadet officer (PCO)

Youth Officers
-Ass. Youth Officer (AYO)
-Youth Officer (YO)
-Senior Youth Officer (SYO)

Divisional Officers
-Ass. Divisioner Officers (ADO)
-Divisioner Officers (DO)
-Senior Divisioner Officers(SDO)

Deputy Director

Director

Red Cross Knowledge (Silver) lesson 2

2005-06-23T18:02:00.000+08:00

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 Knowledge(Silver) Lesson 2

2005-06-23T17:48:00.000+08:00

Red Cross Knowledge (Silver) Lesson 1

2005-06-23T17:36:00.000+08:00

International Red Cross ad Red Cresent Movement

-International Committee Of The Red Cross (ICRC)
-International Federation Of The Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
-National Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (NRCS)

These institutions meet once every four years, with representatives of the states party to the Geneva Convections, at an International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)

ICRC is an independent institution of a private character, neutral as regards to political opinions, ideology and religion.

Organizational Structure
The Assembly is the supreme policy-making body of ICRC comprises of not more than 25 members and chaired by the President. The Executive Board comprises of 6 Swiss members. The Directorate consists of 5 departments namely Operations, Principles, Finance and Administration, Central Tracing Agency and Personnel.

Finance of ICRC
· Voluntary contributions from national societies
· Government signatories to Geneva Conventions
· Independent of government and international institutes

Roles of ICRC
· Promoter of Geneva Convention
· Neutral Institution
· Right of Initiative
· Guardian of Principles
· Protect the Wounded, POWs and Internees
· Feed, Clothe and House Prisoners and Internees

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES (IFRC)

Mr. Henry Pomeroy Davison, President of the War Committee of the American Red Cross, suggested that the Red Cross Societies of the United States, France, Great Britain, Italy and Japan should devote their resources to action in the public health field and to the organisation of relief in case of natural disaster. The League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies was started in 1919 with its headquarters in Geneva, in coordinating role and work of National Societies at international level.

IFRC was formerly known as League of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (LRCS), which was founded on 5 May 1919 in Paris by Henry Pomeroy Davidson. The founder members are NRCS of USA, France, UK, Italy and Japan.

Organizational Structure
· General Assembly meets every two years and chaired by the President of the Federation
· Executive Council composed of President, 8 Vice-Presidents and 16 NRCS members
· Advisory Committees consist of 5 committees (Development, Programme, Relief, Health and Social Service, Nursing and Youth)
· Finance Commission - gives advice on all financial matters
· Federation Secretariat – performs administrative tasks that is directed by a secretary-general and acts as a liaison and coordinator in international relief operations

Finance
· Contributions from all member societies
· Gifts specially allocated for the purpose
· Voluntary contributions for special projects and development purposes

Roles of IFRC
· Act as a permanent body of liaison and co-ordination between NRCS and to give
assistance
· Encourage and promote the establishment and development of an independent and
recognised NRCS
· Bring relief to disaster victims
· Assist NRCS in disaster relief preparedness, organisation of relief actions and relief
operations
· Organise and co-ordinate international relief actions
· Encourage and co-ordinate the participation of NRCS on public health and promotion of social welfare
· Co-ordinate between NRCS the exchange of ideas for educating youth in humanitarian ideals and promotion of friendship
· Assist NRCS in recruiting members and inculcate the principles of the Red Cross
· Bring help to the victims of armed conflicts
· Assist the ICRC in the promotion and development of international humanitarian law and fundamental principles of the Red Cross among the NRCS
· Be official representative of NRCS in the international field and be guardian of integrity
and protector of interests
· Carry out the mandates entrusted by the ICRC
IFRC maintains close relation with the ICRC in order to co-ordinate and harmonise their respective activities laid down by the Statues of their respective institutions.

NATIONAL RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES (NRCS)

Membership is open to everyone and services are provided on sole criterion of need. The activities are varied as the countries they serve – include emergency relief, health services and social assistance to individuals and communities, first aid courses for the public, training
of nursing personnel, blood services, youth programmes. In wartime, NRCS serve as auxiliaries to army medical services, care for military wounded and sick, and aid prisoners, refugees and civilian internees.

Fulfill stringent conditions to achieve international recognition by the ICRC and obtain Federation membership – respect of Red Cross Principles and recognised by their government as voluntary aid societies, auxiliaries to public authorities.

NCHS RCY Hentak Cheer

2005-06-12T13:31:00.000+08:00

Left one, right one
Keep up the tempo
Nan Chiau Red Cross
O a o, o a o

First Aid, Evac, R C K
Footdrill, Campcraft
Train and train

Nan Chiau Red Cross
All the Way!

Red Cross Knowledge Lesson 2 (Cont'd)

2005-03-20T16:54:00.002+08:00

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES

Red Cross House (Head Quarters-HQ)
15 Penang Lane
S (238486)
Tel: 6336 0269

-HQ was completed and occupied on 1 July 1961

Red Cross Blood Centre
15 Penang Lane
S (238486)
Tel: 6336 0269

-It was officially opened on 18 March 1984

Red Cross Ambulance Service
15 Penang Lane
S (238486)
Tel: 6336 0269

Emergency hotline No.: 6337 3333
Non- emergency hotline No.: 1777
Opening days: Monday- Saturday
Opening hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Red Cross Home for the Disabled
72 Elizabeth Drive
S (660000)
Tel: 6762 1029

- It was officially opened on 19 Aug 1989

Red Cross Home for the Physically Handicapped Workers
Blk 191 Boon Lay Drive
#01- 164/204/216
S (640191)
Tel: 6336 0296

- It was established in 1972 at Blk 20 Yuan Ching Road but was later acquired by HDB for other purposes.
- It moved to its new premises on 1 July 1989

Red Cross Campsite
62 Jalan Khairuddin
S (457524)
Tel: 6224 1957

IMPORTANT POSITION HOLDERS IN SRCS (Singapore Red Cross Society)

Patron: His Excellency, Mr. S R Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore

Chairman: Lt- General (Retired) Winston Choo

Secretary General: Mrs Geri Lau

RCY’s Director: Mr Lau Hock Soon

Information about Singapore Red Cross Society (SRCS)

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.

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.

Radio Communication...

2005-03-20T16:09:00.000+08:00

Radio Communication

Introduction:

Radio communication enables one to understand and use signal sets like walkie- talkie to communicate, this chapter also teaches you voice procedure, phonetic alphabets and the proper way of handling a signal set. All these can be utilized to provide a more effective communication.

Effective communication:

It is important that messages are transmitted clearly, needless to say without doubts. Especially when the walkie- talkies are being used. Cadets are to speak slowly, clearly and with pauses as well as maintaining a good rhythm

1.1 Phonetic Alphabets

A. Alpha
B. Bravo
C. Charlie
D. Delta
E. Echo
F. Foxtrot
G. Golf
H. Hotel
I. India
J. Juliet
K. Kilo
L. Lima
M. Mike
N. November
O. Oscar
P. Papa
Q. Quebec
R. Romeo
S. Sierra
T. Tango
U. Uniform
V. Victor
W. Whiskey
X. X-ray
Y. Yankee
Z. Zulu

1.2Prowords

Prowords are special words that are used to convey specific meanings that could shorten and minimize transmission.

List of Prowords
1. Hello
2. Over
3. Send
4. Roger
5. Wait out
6. Reference last message
7. Acknowledge
8. Fetch
9. This is …. Speaking
10. Wrong
11. Say again
12. I say again
13. Verify
14. Cancel
15. I spell
16. I figure
17. Romeo-Charlie
18. O.k.
19. Difficult with interference
20. Intermittent
21. Nothing heard
22. Over
23. Out
24. Unknown station

1.3 Types of conversations/ messages

1a. Initiating a call
1b.Answering
2. Acknowledgement of message
3. Arranging voice conversation
4. Correction & repetition
5. Verification & cancellation
6. Spelling & figure out
7. Radio check
8. Signal strength

1a) INITIATING A CALL

Prowords used:

Hello: to start a conversation
Send: First reply by receiver flowed by initial call
Over: understood/ received the transmission, now waiting for reply
Out: This is the end of the transmission. No answers expected

Example 1 (Call sign)
“Hello 01, this is 20, over”
“01, send over”

Example 2 (Alphabets)
“Hello, Juliet, this is Romeo, over”
“Juliet, send over”

1b) ANSWERING

Prowords used:

Roger: I’ve understood and received your last transmission
Wait out: Transmission on the same subject will be made later
Reference last message: draw intention of the other party of the fact that conversation is related to previous one

Example 3:
“00, where is the base I/C now, over”
“10, wait out”
“00, this is 10. Reference last message, base I/C is in the toilet now, over”

2) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE MESSAGE

Prowords used:

Acknowledge: statement is used if several attempts to raise a station are not received

Example 4
“Hello 40, this is 00, acknowledge over”

3) ARRANGING VOICE CONVERSATION

Prowords used:

Fetch: To bring a certain person to the signal set
This is ...... speaking: A person other than the normal user is using the signal set

Example 5:
“01, fetch 08, over”
“20, this is 08 speaking, over”

Example 6
“Hello, Bravo this is Alpha, over”
“Bravo, send over”
“Alpha, fetch the leader of the stretcher squad, over”
“Bravo, this is the leader of the stretcher squad speaking, over”

4) CORRECTION & REPETITION

Prowords used:

Wrong: To correct a mistake made
Say again: Message not clear, a repetition is requested
I say again: Indication that the message is being repeated

Example 7
“Charlie, send Bravo (pause for a while) wrong Echo to base, over”
“Alpha, say again, over”
“Charlie, I say again, send Echo to base, over”

5) VERIFICATION & CANCELLATION

Prowords used

Verify: Request for item to be checked for correctness
Cancel out: Ignore the entire transmission/ message

Example 8a
“10, verify time 2300h, over”
“20, time is correct, over”
OR
“20, wrong. Time is 2200h, over”

Example 8b
“Hello, Bravo this is Alpha, over”
“Bravo, send over”
“Alpha, we will be back at the base at 2250, over”
“Bravo, verify time 2050, over”
“Alpha, wrong, time is 2250, over”
“Bravo, I say again, time is 2250, over”
“Alpha, time is correct, over”

Example 9a
“Bravo, all squad fall out, cancel out, over

Example 9b
“Hello, Delta, this is Alpha, over”
“Delta, send over”
“Alpha, I will be sending Bravo to your side, cancel out, over”

6) SPELLING & FIGURE OUT

Prowords used

I spell: For words (use phonetics alphabets)
I figure: For numbers

Example 10a
“01, the name of the casualty is Tim, I spell, Tango-India –Mike, over”

Example 10b
“Hello, Bravo this is Alpha, over”
“Bravo send over”
“Alpha, the name of the base I/C is Alan, I spell Alpha- Lima- Alpha- November, over”

Example 11a
“01, I will take over duty in, I figure, four- zero minutes, over”

Example 11b
“Hello, Charlie this is Alpha, over”
“Charlie, send over”
“Alpha, when are you relieving the first aiders, over”
“Charlie, I will be relieving them in, I figure, three- zero minutes, over”
“Alpha, roger out”

7) RADIO CHECK

Prowords used

Romeo-Charlie: Initials for radio check
O.k.: may use loud and clear also
Difficult with interference: Receiving with interference
Intermittent: Signals occasionally fades
Nothing heard: Nothing is received from a certain area

*RADIO CHECK IS A PROCEDURE IS IMPORTANT FOR ALL TIMES WHEN SIGNAL SETS ARE USED

Example 12a
“Hello, all stations, Romeo-Charlie, this is 00, radio check, over”
“10, O.k. over”
OR
“10, loud and clear, over”
“20, difficult with interference”
Call sign 30 does not reply
“40, intermittent, over:
“00, 30 nothing heard, out

Example 12b
“Hello, all stations, this is Alpha, Romeo-Charlie, over”
“Bravo, O.k. over”
“Charlie, difficult with interference, over”
Call sign Delta fails to reply
“Echo, intermittent, over”
“Alpha, Delta nothing heard, over”

8) SIGNAL STRENGTH

To determine how every station receives all other stations, a signal strength must be carried out following a radio check. The initial steps are the same as the above example except for the final call.

Example 13a
“00, 30 nothing heard, signal strength, over”
(FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY)
“10, 20 difficult with interference, 30 nothing heard, over”
“20, O.k., out”
“40, O.k. , out”

Example 13b
“Alpha, Delta nothing heard, signal strength, over”
“Bravo, Charlie difficult with inference, Delta nothing heard, over”
“Charlie, O.k. out”
“Echo, O.k. out”

12 Health Laws...

2005-03-06T01:02:00.000+08:00

Sec ones... you all have to take a health law test... Please know ALL the health laws...

The marking will be very STRICT

The three components of the test are:

Written test
One COLOURED poster (based on one of the 12 health laws on a piece of A3 drawing block)
Personal health conduct (properly attired, short nails etc.)

Below are the 12 HEALTH LAWS that you all are required to know:

· Bathe daily; wash hands before and after meals and after visiting the toilet

· Brush teeth night and morning and rinse mouth after every meal

· Be regular in visiting the lavoratory

· Have an upright position when sitting and standing

· Our body needs fresh air and sunlight

· Exercise regularly for health and maintenance of ideal body weight

· Use a handkerchief/ tissue to cover mouth when coughing or sneezing

· Do not spit

· Have a balanced and varied diet for healthy growth

· Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day

· Have at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep and rest per day

· Wear clean clothes and use clean personal articles

P.S. Please prepare your poster before the health law test and bring it on the day of your written test

Evacuation Bronze...

2005-02-02T01:13:00.000+08:00

Introduction to evacuation

Definition: A procedure for moving a casualty from a dangerous location to a place of safety

Objectives:
· Ensure open airway
· Control severe bleeding
· Check for other injuries
· Immobolise injured part before the extrication of casualty
· Arrange for transport
· Avoid subjecting casualty to unnecessary disturbance

Indication for immediate rescue:
· Fire, explosion
· Lack of oxygen, asphyxia
· Serious traffic hazards
· Risk of drowning

General approach (DUE)
· D iagnosis: find out what happen to the casualty. Check for
major injuries
· U se of priority of first aid: avoid doing unnecessary treatments
· E vacuate the casualty to a safe place or a hosipital as soon as possible. Any delay can cause a difference

Methods of evacuation (SIM)
· S tretcher
· I mprovised
· M annual

Decision of methods (TIDA)
· T ype of injuries
· I mmediate surroundings
· D istance to safe shelter
· A vailbility of manpower/ equipment

Rules for transportation (SOSS)
· S afety
· O bservation
· S teadiness
· S peed

Evacuation Moves

1. Overturning casualty
§ Purpose:
· Artificial resuscitation
· To check for other injuries on the other side of the body
· To carry out cradle movement
· To turn casualty to recovery position

§ Method
· Kneel at the casualty’s side
· Stretch casualty’s hand that is nearer to you straight above his head
· Cross his legs
· Support his head by the cheek
· Using the other hand, hold the casualty’s other hand by the wrist and grab any clothing by the side of the casualty
· Slowly and gently pull the casualty towards you

2. Cradle movement
§ Purpose
· To prop up the casualty to semi- recumbent position
· To stand a casualty for lifting and carrying

§ Method
· Place casualty’s hands by his side
· Kneel at the left side of the casualty’s head
· Place your right hand beneath casualty’s head such that your right palm is supporting his right shoulder and the base of the skull is resting on your lower arm
· Place your left palm under his left shoulder
· Support casualty up to sitting position and move in your legs to allow the casualty to rest on them. Tilt casualty’s head to one side

3. Cradle carry
§ Purpose
· To carry light or children casualties

§ Method A
· Move the casualty to semi-recumbent position using cradle movement
· Move to the side of the casualty and place his hand that is nearer to you over your shoulder
· Place your arm round his back and the other one under his knees
· Lift him up and allow casualty to rest on his lap
· When you are ready, raise and carry the casualty

§ Method B
· Move casualty to standing position
· Keep casualty well supported and move to his side
· Place his hand that is nearer to you over your side
· Place your arm round his back and the other one under his knees
· Lift and carry the casualty

4. Human Crutch
§ Purpose
· For casualty with slight injuries on one leg

§ Method
· Stand on casualty’s uninjured side, place your arm around casualty’s waist and grasp some clothing on the opposite side
· Ask casualty to place his arm round your neck so that his hand can be supported
· Ask casualty to place his arm round your neck so that his hand can be supported
· Ask him to throw his weight on your foot when he is using his injured leg
· Timing is: your free leg, casualty’s uninjured leg then both yours and casualty’s leg

5. Pick a bag
§ Purpose
· For carrying light and conscious casualty

§ Method
· Stand in front of casualty
· Instruct him to lean on your back as you bend down
· Bring his hands over your shoulders and support his legs under his knee joints
· Steady your self and move off

6. Dragging
§ Purpose
· To move unconscious casualty over a short distance

§ Method
· Carry out cradle carry to standing position
· Place both arms under the casualty’s armpits
· Advance backwards (retreat)

Red Cross Knowledge Lesson 1

2005-01-30T03:14:00.000+08:00

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

Red Cross Knowledge Lesson 2

2005-01-29T23:24:00.000+08:00

Founder of Red Cross

Jean Henri Dunant (8 May 1828- 30 October 1910)
- witnessed one of the fiercest battles of the nineteenth century- the battle of Solferino

Battle of Solferino

-24 June 1859
-Austria, France and Sardinia
-more than 15 hours
-more than 40,000 were wounded as a result of no medical aid

A Memory of Solferino (Un Sevenior de Solferino)

Published in 8 November 1962

Dunant was to forward his idea:
-To foster the creation in every country of a society for the relief of the military wounded and capable of helping the army medical services to carry out their task

Geneva Conventions

First Geneva Convention (22 August 1864)
-to save the wounded soldiers on battlefields

Second Geneva Convention (1906)
-to extend the principles of the First Convention to the victims of naval warfare including shipwrecked men

Third Geneva Convention (1929)
-to protect the welfare of prisoners-of-war and it contains elaborate and detailed rules for their treatment

Fourth Geneva Convention (1949)
-to ensure the safety of civilians to an occupied territory and those who happen to be in the enemy country during the war

The Additional Protocols (Founded on 8 June 1977)

Protocol I
- Concern international conflicts

Protocol II
- Concerns internal conflict or civil war in which government of a country find itself at grips with rebel forces

Red Cross Emblem and Red Crescent
Purpose: To ensure the protection of the war-wounded and of the person caring for them. Any abuse of these emblems endangers the entire system and constitutes a grave breach of international law.

Red Cross Emblem

· 5 red squares on a white background
· adopted in 1863
· Was obtained by reversing the colours of the Swiss Flag
· Not religious symbol

Red Crescent

· Red Crescent on a white background
· Adopted on 1929
· Turkey dissolved “Aid Society to the Wounded” and re-established it with the name and emblem of the red crescent

Red Lion and Sun

· Adopted in 1922
· Later revoked in 1980 and Red Crescent was used in place of Red Lion and Sun