3. The Red Cross Movement
Origins
The
of the Movement
principles of the Red Cross
4. e of peace and quiet, to form relief societies for the purpose of having care given to the wounded in wartime by zealous, devoted and tho
The Origins of the Red Cross
In 1859, the young Henry Dunant had the idea of mobilising women in the
Italian village of Solferino to give first aid to the injured and dying,
abandoned by their own troops on the battlefield. On returning home,
Dunant recounted the experience in his « Memory of Solferino » which,
some years later, gave birth to the Red Cross organisation.
“Would it not be possible, in time of
peace and quiet, to form relief
societies for the purpose of having
care given to the wounded in wartime
by zealous, devoted and thoroughly
qualified volunteers?”
5. The 7 Principles
of the Red Cross
1. Humanity
2. Impartiality
3. Neutrality
4. Independence
5. Volunteering:
6. Unity
7. Universality
6. The Components of the Movement
The
International Committee of the Red
Cross (ICRC)
The International Federation of Red
Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The national Red Cross societies (187)
8. The Red Cross
Youth of Geneva
Our
activities throughout the year
Our one-off activities
Fundraising
Training
9. Our Activities
1) Underprivileged Children
a. Wednesday Afternoon Leisure Club
at the Geneva Red Cross Youth
Leisure activities for underprivileged children in
Geneva aged from 6 to 12 years old, every
Wednesday (except during the holidays), from
1.30pm to 5.30pm
10. Our Activities
b. Wednesday Afternoon Leisure Club
at the Foyer Saconnex
Leisure activities for migrant children who are
living in an Asylum-seekers centre in GrandSaconnex aged from 6 to 12 years old, two
Wednesdays per month (except during the
holidays), from 2pm to 5pm
11. Our Activities
c. Summer Activity Days
Summer activity centre for underprivileged
children from Geneva aged 6 to 12 years old,
during the eight weeks of the Summer holidays
(Monday to Friday), from 9am to 5pm
12. Our Activities
d. Homework Help for children and
teenagers at the Foyer Saconnex
Tuesday from 5pm to 6.30pm for children,
and Wednesday from 6pm to 7.30pm for
unaccompanied minors.
13. e)
Visits to the Children’s Hospital
every Saturday morning (including school
holidays) – organising activities and
games for the children in some of the
hospital wards
14. Our Activities
2) Elderly Citizens
a. Regular Visits
to an isolated
elderly person
Visit an isolated elderly person,
once a week for two hours,
minimum commitment of a
year.
15. Our Activities
b. Me, Elderly!
OBJECTIVE: to improve the daily lives of elderly citizens and raise
awareness amongst today’s youth of the difficulties linked with
ageing (in collaboration with the International School of Geneva)
HOW: one-off events such as the International Awareness Day of
the Elderly, visits to an old-folks home, obstacle courses and
conferences
16. 4) International Humanitarian Law
a. Raid Cross
Role-playing game about International Humanitarian Law
b. Mini EDH
Set of modules about International Humanitarian Law given
in collaboration with the International Museum of the Red
Cross (for children aged 12-18 years)
18. Fundraising
b) Gift-Wrapping in some of
Geneva’s department stores
Wrapping presents at Payot, Nature et
Découverte and Oschner Sport in order to raise
money for the activities with children and
migrants (December)
20. Fundraising
6) Mimosa Sale
Sale of mimosas to raise funds which will enable
underprivileged children to go on holiday and will
support the “Activity Days” project (January).
21. Training Programs
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Basic Red Cross Training
Diversity Training Program
Young Leaders Training
Teacher Training
Specific training for certain
activities: Mini-EDH, Raid Cross,
activities with children, etc.
22. Upcoming events
Annual
Bingo
When: Sunday 3rd November, 2pm-6.30pm
Where: Salle des Asters (100 route de la
Servette)
What: selling tickets, managing the main
desk, selling the playing cards, checking
the winning cards, prize distribution,
marking the numbers on the board,
bartending
23. Upcoming events
Gift-wrapping
campaign
When: throughout the month of December
Where: Payot, Nature & Découverte,
Oschner Sports
What: wrapping presents for the customers
of the store (minumum of 2 hours during
the month, and up to as many as desired)
24. Community Life
Volunteers at the Red Cross Youth of
Geneva always share great experiences
and fun times together.
