Young Swiss businessman, Jean Henry Dunant was appalled by the condition of the wounded soldiers he happened to see in the battle field of Solferino, Italy in 1859 during the Franco-Austrian war. He arranged relief services with the help of the local community immediately.
He wrote the book 'Memory of Solferino' suggesting that a neutral organization be established to aid the wounded soldiers in times of war. Just a year after the release of this book, an international conference was convened in Geneva and thus the Red Cross Movement was born. The International Red Cross Movement was established by the Geneva Convention of 1864. The name and the emblem of the movement are derived from the reversal of the Swiss national flag, to honor the country in which Red Cross was founded.
During the First World War in 1914, India had no organization for relief services to the affected soldiers. A bill to constitute the Indian Red Cross Society was introduced in the Indian Legislative Council on 3rd March 1920 by Sir Claude Hill. The Bill was passed on 17th March 1920 and became Act XV of 1920.
On 7th June 1920, fifty members were formally nominated to constitute the Indian Red Cross Society with Sir Malcolm Hailey as Chairman. IRCS has 36 State / Union Territories Branches with more than 1100 districts and sub-district branches. The Honorable President of India is the President and the Hon'ble Union Health Minister is the Chairman of the Society.
Indian Red Cross Society is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and has partnerships with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, St. John Ambulance, IFRC, ICRC, multinational firms, and government agencies (UNDP, WHO, etc.).
A Red Cross on a white background is the Emblem of Red Cross, recognized in 1864 as the distinctive sign for medical relief teams on the battlefield. The IRCS adopted the RED CROSS as its emblem. During the General Assembly in November 2005 at Geneva, the Red Crystal was also adopted as an additional emblem for the movement.
To impart value-based education to students in order to face global competition and to empower them in the new era of technology.
To inspire, encourage and initiate all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering can be minimized and even prevented, thus contributing to a more congenial climate for peace.
"Youth Red Cross" is one of the wings of Indian Red Cross Society, organized at the college level for students between 18 and 25 years of age. A qualified Lecturer is recognized as the Programme Officer under whose guidance the students are trained and encouraged to manage the affairs of the group, electing their own Office-Bearers.
| S.No. | Date | Name | Event | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 26.02.2009 | YRC Unit | Legal Aid to the victims of accident | Invitation |
| 2. | 27.02.2009 | YRC Unit | First Aid Training | Invitation |
| 3. | 02.03.2009 | YRC Unit | Golden Hour of Life Saving Mission | Invitation |
| S.No. | Date | Name | Event | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 29.06.2009 | Mr. Jaba Kumar | Blood Donation, Vadamalayan Blood Bank, Madurai | Letter of Appreciation |
| 2. | 07.07.2009 | Mr. P. Ajin Raj | Blood Donation, Govt. HQ Hospital, Usilampatti | Certificate |
| 3. | 29.07.2009 | Mr. T. Joshuva & Mr. M. Ashok | Blood Donation, Govt. Hospital Usilampatti | Letter of Appreciation |
| 4. | 27.08.2009 | Mr. J Muruganantham | One day seminar on Global Warming & 150th Anniversary of Salaforino | Participation Certificate |
| 5. | 27.08.2009 | Ms. G. Stephy | One day seminar on Global Warming & 150th Anniversary of Salaforino | Participation Certificate |
| 6. | 21.09.2009 | Unit | Camp for AIDS Awareness Programme | Paper Cutting |
| 7. | 07.10.2009 | Ms. G. Stephy | AIDS Awareness Programme — Indian Red Cross Society | Merit Certificate |
| 8. | 07–08.10.2009 | Unit | AIDS Awareness Programme | Invitation |
| 9. | 24.11.2009 | Mr. P. Pradeep | Blood Donation, Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society | Appreciation Certificate |
| 10. | 15.12.2009 | Mr. P. Ajin Raj & Mr. M. Ashok | Blood Donation, Govt. Rajaji Hospital, Madurai | Certificate |
| 11. | 15.12.2009 | Unit | Blood Donation — 60 units | Appreciation Certificate |
| 12. | 22.02.2010 | Unit | First Aid Training Programme, St. John Ambulance, Thirumangalam | Communication |
| 13. | 09.03.2010 | Mr. M. Ashok | Blood Donation at Govt. Hospital, Madurai | Appreciation Certificate |
| S.No. | Date | Name | Event | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 07.09.2010 | Unit | Guest Lecture on "Organ Donation" at Arul Anandar College | Notice |
| 2. | 23.09.2010 | Unit | Field visit at Azhagusirai | Communication |
| 3. | 01.10.2010 | Dr. K.S. Joseph Wilson | National Blood Donor's Day at Meenakshi Mission Hospital | Participation Certificate |
| 4. | 05.10.2010 | Unit | Blood Donation Camp, Meenakshi Mission Hospital | Certificate |
| 5. | 20.01.2011 | Unit | First Aid Training Programme at Arul Anandar College | Communication |
| 6. | — | Unit | Blood Donation Camp at Indiana Red Cross Society, Madurai | Appreciation Certificate |
| S.No. | Date | Name | Event | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 23.08.2011 | Unit | The First Meeting | Report + Photo |
| 2. | 27.08.2011 | Unit | One day camp at Mercy Home, Madurai | Report + Photo |
| 3. | 09.09.2011 | Unit | One day First Aid Training Programme | Report + Photo |
| 4. | 13.12.2011 | Unit | One day programme on Human Rights | Report |
| 5. | 12.01.2012 | Unit | Celebration of National Day | Report |
| 6. | 18.01.2012 | Unit | Awareness Programme on Consumer and Fundamental Rights | Report + Photo |
| 7. | 07.03.2012 | Unit | Blood Donation Camp — 50 volunteers | Report + Photo |
| S.No. | Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. James A | Coordinator |
| 2 | Mr. Ratheesh A | Member |
| 3 | Dr. Rajan P | Member |
| 4 | Dr. Guna Sri G | Member |
| 5 | Dr. Diana P | Member |
