The Indian Red Cross Society was established under the Parliamentary Act of 1920. All its activities are based on its seven fundamental principles: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality. At the national level, the President of India serves as the President of the Indian Red Cross Society, with its headquarters located in New Delhi. It is a leading member of the largest independent humanitarian organization in the world, the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement. The movement has three main components, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC), National Societies and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Across India, the organization operates in 29 states and 8 Union Territories, with over 1,200 district and taluk branches. It plays a crucial role in disaster relief, crisis management, healthcare services, blood donation, and blood bank management, providing humanitarian assistance whenever needed.
The Karnataka State Branch of the Indian Red Cross Society was established in 1921. Its headquarters is in Bengaluru, and the Honorable Governor of Karnataka is its President. and has completed its centennial year.
Youth Red Cross is a platform where youth can exhibit their talent, skills, knowledge, ability towards the welfare of the people and Primarily Youth Red Cross focuses on Health, Service & Friendship.”
The purpose and objectives of Youth Red Cross is towards inculcation of principles such as humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, volunteerism, unity & universality YOUTH RED CROSS endeavour is to ingrain in today’s youth the ideals and practice of service in relation to health, civic responsibility, promotion of goodwill and volunteerism.
The lecturer who guides the YRC Volunteers in Youth Red Cross activities is called “Program officer”
Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was established in 1863 by Henry Dunant, with the primary aim of providing aid to the wounded in wars and natural disasters. The Youth Red Cross is an extension of this mission, tailored to engage and empower young people.
Youth Red Cross was established to bring the ideals and principles of Red Cross into the educational environment, encouraging students to participate actively in humanitarian activities.
The mission of Youth Red Cross is to inspire, encourage, and initiate youth to become active contributors to their communities through humanitarian efforts.
Its vision is to create a network of compassionate and capable young volunteers who can lead and respond to the needs of their communities.
| Designation | Name |
|---|---|
| CHAIRPERSON | DR. GURUNATH RAO VAIDYA |
| SECRETARY | VIVEK R VENKATESH |
| FACULTY MEMBER | P MOULALI |
| STUDENT VICE CHAIRMAN | YOGASHRI ANIL KUMAR |
| STUDENT SECRETARY | JAYADHAN M H |
| REPRESENTATIVE FROM DISTRICT |
| Designation | Name |
|---|---|
| CHAIRMAN | VIVEK R VENKATESH |
| STUDENT VICE CHAIRMAN | YOGASHRI ANIL KUMAR |
| STUDENT SECRETARY | JAYDAN M H |
| STUDENT JOINT SECRETARY | ABHISHEK KUMAR S |
| MEMBERS | 1. ABHISHEK TIWARI 2. ADITHYA PRADEEP 3. ISHITHA KANTH 4. AVANTHIKA N SHAJU 5. C PRADEEKSHA 6. SAGAR YADAV 7. A R SHREYA |