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Nepal Red Cross Society


Chapters (DC) in each district of the country. Which receives organizational support from Sub-Chapters, Youth/Junior Red Cross Circles and Co-operation Committees under them. Central Committees provide guidance to bringing effectiveness in programme having National Network. There are five regional committees and other committees related to management and technical areas. District chapter and sub-chapter have separate committees working in local level. Nepal Red Cross Society has Regional Coordination Committees in each 5 development regions. The first provincial assembly elections in Nepal was held in
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Nepal Red Cross Society


two phase on 26 November 2017 and on 7 December 2017. As the government changed its structure through the constitution of Nepal. Nepal Red Cross Society also needed to change its structure as per the government's setup. Thus, NRCS reformed its statute on 47th General Convention of the central assembly held at Biratnagar. As per the new statue NRCS has changed its structure into four levels – local, district, provincial and central levels. Nepal Red Cross Society has district chapters in all 77 districts of the country. These district chapters
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-Chapters. Blood Transfusion Service of Nepal Red Cross Society was established in the year 1966 i.e. 3 years after the inception of the Society itself. The government of Nepal, in its policy declaration of 1991, has mandated Nepal Red Cross Society as the sole authority in conducting blood programmes in Nepal. The Central Blood Transfusion Service Center (CBTSC) in Kathmandu is responsible for management of services in the Kathmandu valley, and for supervising and monitoring the technical standards of the district centers, providing guidance to ensure the collection and supply
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Nepal Red Cross Society


IFRC) on 1 October 1964. NRCS has, over the years, grown to be the largest humanitarian organization in Nepal, with its network of District Chapters (DCs) extended in each of the 77 districts of the country. District Chapters receive organizational support from more than 1,508 Sub-Chapters, 5,410 Junior and 865 Youth Red Cross Circles and Co-operation Committees under them. In addition, NRCS has been providing its services from 2 eye hospital, extended eye care centres, 106 blood transfusion centers, 210 ambulance service
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receive organizational support from Sub-Chapters at local level, Junior/ Youth Red Cross Circles in district level and coordinating committees under them. Sub-Chapters are the local level committees reaching every ward of the district. The working area of sub-chapters are divided into various wards of the Village / Municipality / Metropolitan City. These sub-chapters receives organizational support from Junior/ Youth Red Cross Circles based on schools and coordinating committees at communities. NRCS has District Chapter in each 77 district within the country. And more than 1,508 Sub
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Nepal Red Cross Society


stations and 12 warehouses within the country. Nearly after 100 years of establishment of red cross in the world. By observing the need of establishment of the Red Cross in Nepal, in the chairmanship of then Health Minister Dr. Nageshwar Prasad Singh a meeting was called at Singha Durbar, after Nepal Government acceded to the Geneva Conventions. Nepal Red Cross Society came into being on 4 September 1963. Princess Princep Shah of Nepal helped found the Nepal Red Cross and was its first President. Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) has District
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Nepal Red Cross Society


Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)(Devnagari: नेपाल रेडक्रस सोसाइटी) is an independent, volunteer-based and nonprofit-humanitarian organization that delivers humanitarian service and support to the vulnerable people in an impartial and neutral manner. It came into being on 4 September 1963. Nepal Red Cross Society was officially registered in Nepal after Nepal Government acceded to the Geneva Conventions (August 12, 1949). Having been recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and affiliated to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (
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Delta Sigma Phi


its "Blood, Sweat & Cash Award" for chapters dedicating outstanding service to Red Cross chapters and national efforts. The fraternity participates in National Preparedness Month each September and National Red Cross Month each March, the latter being the premiere focus for chapters to raise funds and host spring blood drives. Chapters are encouraged to explore opportunities to help the Red Cross and determine which fits best with their institution. This offers students a chance to innovate and differentiate what they do between chapters. Most recently, the Beta Psi Chapter of more
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Red Cross Society of the Republic of China


were over 300 Red Cross chapters in China. In 1912, the ICRC recognised the national society of the then Republic of China. In 1919, the society joined the International Federation as one of its first members. In the 1920s, 30s and 40s, the society held ties with American and British Red Cross, the Kuomintang government and the Shanghai business community. In 1933, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Act of Administrative Rules and Procedures of the Red Cross Society of the Republic of China () was
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Singapore Red Cross Youth


Red Cross Youth Chapters (RCYC or RCY Chapters), previously known as the Red Cross Humanitarian Network (RCHN) was incorporated into Red Cross Youth from 1 July 2011. The Singapore Red Cross Youth comes under the command of Singapore Red Cross Society with the following appointments: The Singapore Red Cross Youth is also organised in a National Headquarters level with the following appointment: The objective of the Incentive Badge Scheme is to encourage Link and Cadet members to take an interest in subjects outside their normal academic curriculum and to widen their interests
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March 2019 southern Nepal tornado


of Home Affairs provided 468 sets of tents and tarpaulins and 4,138 units of clothing. The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) distributed food and emergency items, with the Chitwan District chapter providing of beaten rice, of puffed rice, and 15 cartons of noodles. Province No. 3 provided Rs.10 million (US$90,000) to Province No. 2. The Nepalese Army established tent cities to accommodate displaced persons; however, living conditions became difficult with temperatures reaching in the following weeks. Local hospitals in Bara were overwhelmed with the
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upon to donate blood in an emergency. They provide basic cross-matching and testing services. BTSCs established by Governmental or Private Hospitals/ Institutions are classified under this unit. Nepal Red Cross Society has been managing eye care services as a key component of health service in Mid-West Region (Province no 6) since 1990s through eye care centers (Surkhet, Dailekh, Jajarkot and Bardia) and outreach program with the support of Swiss Red Cross. NRCS is operating 2 eye hospitals and extended eye care centers within the country.
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American Red Cross


American chapter after learning of the Red Cross in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1869, she went to Europe and became involved in the work of the International Red Cross during the Franco-Prussian War. She was determined to bring the organization to America. Barton became President of the American branch of the society, known as the American National Red Cross in May 1881 in Washington. The first chapters opened in upstate New York, where she had connections. Ultimately, John D. Rockefeller and four others donated money to help create a
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Thai Red Cross Society


's most visible activities. Founded in 1952, the centre collects, processes, and provides blood and blood components to hospitals in Bangkok and nationwide through 147 regional chapters. The Thai Red Cross Organ Donation Centre began operation in 1994 and is the sole national coordinator of organ donations. The Thai Red Cross Eye Bank, in operation since 1965, provides eye tissue for corneal transplantation, and has 10 regional offices. In 1991, the Thai Red Cross Society AIDS Research Centre opened the first HIV-voluntary counselling and testing clinic in
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Internet Society Nepal


Internet Society Nepal is a non-profit organization working with the main theme of "Internet is for everyone". Registered under the Registration Act of Nepal it was formalized on 11 November 2009 at District Administration Office, Kathmandu, Nepal. Previously, ISOC Nepal was loose network and received its status of National Chapter by the Internet Society [ISOC] on April 2007. The ISOC Nepal was envisioned with the concept of Public-private partnership for facilitating standardization and policy issue of internet. Today it has proven to be a leading
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Red Cross Society of China


work on. Floods, famine and fire were endemic in the first half of China's 20th century, along with the outbreak of civil war. The Society opened Red Cross hospitals in Shanghai and in other cities, while local Red Cross chapters blossomed throughout the country, staffed and funded by Chinese eager to participate in patriotic activities, particularly as part of an organization with international connections and an aura of "modernity." By the 1920s, there were over 300 Red Cross chapters in China. The International Committee of the Red
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Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium


The Nepal Risk Reduction Consortium (NRRC) was launched by the Government of Nepal (GoN) and a group of international organizations working to promote the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) in 2009. It exists to bridge the spectrum of development and humanitarian partners in order to support the Government of Nepal in taking action to implement long-term Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). The founding members of the NRRC were the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
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Nepal Red Cross Society


of safe blood. Four of the five regions have blood transfusion service centers at Biratnagar, Pokhra, Nepalganj and Chitwan. Those provide local services, and thus there is no distinct functioning management structure at the regional level. The district BTSCs are managed by NRCS district chapters. These centres are supposed to comply with guidelines provided under the 1983 NRCS regulations and the 1998 Standard Operating Procedures. BTSCs that provides emergency transfusion are classified under it. Emergency BTSCs have no storage facilities, but keep a list of donors who can be called
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Hemang Dixit


fiction, the author used the experience of his attempted murder by extortionists as a starting point for the story. He graduated in Medicine from Charing Cross Hospital Medical School, London University. He has worked at Bir Hospital and Kanti Children’s Hospital. He has been a member of Nepal Medical Council for over two decades and has been its Vice Chairman for two terms. He is a member of various associations, including Nepal Medical Association, Nepal Paediatric Society, Nepal Leprosy Relief Association, Nepal Red Cross . He has been the
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement


national societies of those countries affected – each called the "Operating National Society" (ONS) – as well as the national societies of other countries willing to offer assistance – called "Participating National Societies" (PNS). Among the 187 national societies admitted to the General Assembly of the International Federation as full members or observers, about 25–30 regularly work as PNS in other countries. The most active of those are the American Red Cross, the British Red Cross, the German Red Cross, and the Red Cross societies of
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Myanmar Red Cross Society


Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS) was founded in 1937 and it was earlier called Burma Red Cross. It has its headquarters in Yangon. In 1920, the Society came into existence as a branch of Indian Red Cross Society. When Burma was politically separated from India in 1937, it attained national status and was recognised as Burma Red Cross Society. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recognised it as a National Society in 1939. The Society was admitted to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent
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Japanese Red Cross Society


The is the Japanese affiliate of the International Red Cross. The Imperial Family of Japan traditionally has supported the society, with the Empress as Honorary President and other imperial family members as vice presidents. Its headquarters is located in Tokyo and local chapters are set up in all 47 prefectures. 9,610,000 individual and 120,000 corporate members belong to the society, which operates 92 Red Cross hospitals and 79 blood centers all over the country. The Japanese Red Cross Society conducts relief activities when major disasters take place. Large earthquakes which frequently occur in
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JCI Nepal


is one of the National Organizations of (JCI) Junior Chamber International. JCI is founded by Mr. Henry Giessenbier. JCI has 120+ national organizations, 5000+ local organizations and 200,000+ active members. JCI Nepal has 150 Local Chapters along with 15000 members. JCI Nepal gathers young active citizens from all sectors of society. They develop their skills, knowledge and understanding to make informed decisions and take action in our communities. JCI Nepal is the seventh-largest Member Nation of Junior Chamber International. Currently they are active in
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Humanitarian response to the 2015 Nepal earthquake


Nepal. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced an immediate AUD$5 million aid package of life-saving humanitarian support to Nepal consisting of $2.5 million to assist Australian non-government organisations, $2.0 million to support United Nations partners, and $500,000 to support the Australian Red Cross. Australia also dispatched two humanitarian experts and a crisis response team to the region. Austria gave €750,000 to help with relief efforts in Nepal. The Austrian Red Cross sent several search and rescue staff to the region. The Ministry of Emergency Situations sent
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies


by the ICRC. The IFRC cooperates with the National Societies of the affected countries – called the "Host National Society" (HNS) – as well as the National Societies of other countries willing to offer assistance – called "Partner National Societies" (PNS). Among the 190 National Societies admitted to the General Assembly of the IFRC as full members or observers, about 25–30 regularly work as PNS in other countries. The most active are the American Red Cross, the British Red Cross, the German Red Cross, and
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement


the Maldives Red Crescent Society (9 November 2011), the Cyprus Red Cross Society, the South Sudan Red Cross Society (12 November 2013) and, the last, the Tuvalu Red Cross Society (on 1 March 2016). Despite formal independence regarding its organizational structure and work, each national society is still bound by the laws of its home country. In many countries, national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies enjoy exceptional privileges due to agreements with their governments or specific "Red Cross Laws" granting full independence as
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Arjun Menon


after graduating in 2009. Arjun is married to Preethi, a software professional. They have a daughter Aria. While at school, Arjun was a member of several non profit voluntary organizations including the National Cadet Corps where he held the rank of Sergeant. He was also an active member of the Junior Red Cross, a sub-division of the Indian Red Cross. While at college, he was the President of the college chapter of the national professional non-profit organization Indian Society for Technical Education and was an active member
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Gehendra Bahadur Rajbhandari


(girls school in Patan), board member of Machhindra High School (Lagankhel, Lalitpur), teaching in Patan College, Mahendra Ratna College and Tribhuvan University, established Nepal Commerce College (Nepal Commerce Campus) as founder Principal, involved in politics and became Minister of Home, information, Foreign Affairs, Education, Health, Defense, Palace affairs, and Finance. Later became  Royal Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh. In social field, he was founder member of Lalitpur Red Cross Chapter, Lalit Graduate Circle, Nepal Professors Association etc
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International Committee of the Red Cross


% of the ICRC's budget. About 3% comes from private gifts, and the rest comes from national Red Cross societies. The ICRC is responsible for legally recognizing a relief society as an official national Red Cross or Red Crescent society and thus accepting it into the movement. The exact rules for recognition are defined in the statutes of the movement. After recognition by the ICRC, a national society is admitted as a member to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (the Federation, or IFRC).
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Red Cross Society of the Republic of China


between Japanese and Russian forces in Manchuria. After the Russo-Japanese War, the society expanded and its mission to aid those affected by war and disaster continued. The society opened Red Cross hospitals in Shanghai and other cities. Local Red Cross chapters were popular because the association represented international connections, modernity and its activities were seen as patriotic. For example, the society sent workers to San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake and workers, medicines and funds were sent to Japan after the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake. In 1920, there
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Emma Maria Pearson


nursing as a series of papers in the St. James’s Magazine, reprinted in book form in 1872 with the title "Under the Red Cross." The last two chapters document a multitude of failings in Colonel Loyd-Lindsay's chairmanship of the National Society for Aid to the Sick and Wounded in War (precursor to the British Red Cross). Facsimiles of the original two volumes (364 & 418 pages) of "Our Adventures" are available as eBooks. There is also an eBook of "Service in Servia.
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Uganda Red Cross Society


Red Crescent Societies. Uganda Red Cross Society has continued to grow over the years and it now has 51 branches and 30 sub- branches spanning the whole of Uganda. The National Society also works with a number of partners in the execution of its mission. These include the Government of Uganda, United Nation agencies, International funding agencies, corporate companies and practicing sister Red Cross National Societies. The purpose of the Uganda Red Cross society is to provide an empowered, healthy and self-sustaining community that responds to the needs of its
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Cyprus Red Cross


it was later evolved into the Cyprus Red Cross Society after the independence of Cyprus from the United Kingdom and the establishment of the Republic of Cyprus in 1960. After the Independence of Cyprus, the society was recognised by the Cyprus Red Cross law of 1967 as the National Red Cross Society of Cyprus. Cyprus Red Cross is a properly constituted National Society, recognised as an auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus, where the four Geneva Conventions are in force. Cyprus Red Cross
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement


recognition of National Societies."" Once a National Society has been recognized by the ICRC as a component of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement), it is in principle admitted to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in accordance with the terms defined in the Constitution and Rules of Procedure of the International Federation. There are today 190 National Societies recognized within the Movement and which are members of the International Federation. The most recent National Societies to have been recognized within the Movement are
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Red Cross Youth (Philippines)


of active and registered Chapter Youth Council Advisers from the Philippine Red Cross Chapters nationwide, where they share experiences and best practices among themselves and undertake, plan out strategies and methodologies to further improve the structure and performance of the Red Cross Youth Councils in the schools and in the communities. The Red Cross Youth Department, through the Manager, is responsible in facilitating the regular and Executive Council Meeting of the National Youth Council Officers. They usually meet every quarter to discuss and plan for relevant and productive National RCY activities. The highest
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Malaysian Red Crescent Society


Cross Society and the society was officially incorporated by statute with the passing of the "Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society (Incorporation) Act 1962" by Parliament. On 4 July 1963, the Federation of Malaya Red Cross Society received official recognition as an independent national society by the International Committee of the Red Cross and subsequently admitted as a member of the League of Red Cross Societies on 24 August 1963. With the formation of the larger federation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963, the "Malaysian Red Cross Society (Incorporation)
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Red Cross Youth (Philippines)


of October to make the public more aware of the Red Cross Youth activities at the National Headquarters and in the chapters. This month-long celebration is mainly designed to intensify promotion of the RCY programs though the tri-media with the active participation of the Red Cross Youth Star Volunteers and motivate more and more young people to join the Red Cross Youth organization. As designated also on the Ten Most Outstanding Red Cross Youth members from the chapters who excel in leadership and other fields of humanitarian services. A special group of wholesome
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement


governments, other organizations, corporations, and individuals. National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies exist in nearly every country in the world. Within their home country, they take on the duties and responsibilities of a national relief society as defined by International Humanitarian Law. Within the Movement, the ICRC is responsible for legally recognizing a relief society as an official national Red Cross or Red Crescent society. The exact rules for recognition are defined in the statutes of the Movement. Article 4 of these statutes contains the ""Conditions for
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies


of the Italian Red Cross. , the president of the IFRC is Francesco Rocca (Italian Red Cross). The vice presidents are Annemarie Huber-Hotz (Swiss Red Cross), Miguel Villarroel (Venezuela Red Cross), Abdoul Azize Diallo (Senegalese Red Cross Society), Kerem Kinik (Turkish Red Crescent), Chen Zhu (Red Cross Society of China). Former presidents (until 1977 titled "Chairman") have been: The IFRC is funded by statutory contributions from National Societies, the delivery of field services
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Red Cross Youth (Philippines)


1st National Red Cross Youth Congress was held at the Hall of Mercy of the PNRC Manila Chapter Building with the Theme: "Voluntarism: A Force in Nation Building." The Congress elected Mr. Ruben C. Angeles of Zamboanga City as the 1st National Red Cross Youth Council President. It was not until November 1998 that the NYC President was seated as a Member of the Board of Governors, the highest decision-making body of the Philippine National Red Cross, having then NYC President Crescente Abragan, representing the Red Cross Youth in
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies


, the National Societies of the Nordic Red Cross (Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway) returned to the league after resigning three years earlier because of the discords within the Red Cross movement. The Alliance of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies of the Soviet Union joined the league during the XVth International Conference in 1934. By the mid-1930s, the league became truly universal, with 58 registered National Societies. The league's headquarters, named the secretariat, was originally based in Geneva. The league moved its secretariat from Geneva
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies


Red Cross Societies was renamed to the "League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies" to reflect the growing number of National Societies operating under the Red Crescent symbol. Three years later, the seven fundamental principles of the Movement, as adopted at the XXth International Conference of the Red Cross in 1965, were incorporated into the league's statutes. The name of the league was changed again during the General Assembly of 1991 to its current official designation the "International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies" (IFRC)
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Nigerian Red Cross Society


The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was founded in 1960 and it has its headquarters in Abuja. It has over 500,000 volunteers and 300 permanent employees. The Nigerian Red Cross Society was established by an Act of Parliament in 1960 and became the 86th Member – National Society of the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Now International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) on 4 February 1961. Its mandate originates from: - The Movement Statutes - Main Movement Resolutions - RCRC Statutes and Byelaws - Geneva Conventions
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Bhadrabas


Bhadrabas is a village and former Village Development Committee that is now part of Kageshwari-Manohara Municipality in Kathmandu District in Province No. 3 of central Nepal, located approximately northeast of Kathmandu. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 2,388 and had 503 houses in it. The oldest high school in the eastern Kathmandu Valley, Adarsh Madhayamik Vidhalaya is located in Bhadrabas. The Nepal Red Cross Society is active in Bhadrabas and it has notable health centre. In 1984, a tobacco smoking World Health Organization
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies


Standing Commission of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. In 1920, the league's “General Council, originally composed of representatives of the victorious Allies”, welcomed additional National Societies; 27 out of the 31 member societies were represented in 1920. In the following decade, the league admitted over 25 National Societies, including the Egyptian Red Crescent and the Red Lion and Sun of Iran. Following the adoption of the Statutes of the International Red Cross in 1928 (revised in 1952 and 1986, amended in 1995 and 2006)
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Red Cross Society of China


The Red Cross Society of China () is the national Red Cross Society in the People's Republic of China. The Red Cross Society of China was founded as the Shanghai International Red Cross Committee on March 10, 1904, during the Russo-Japanese War. The founders were a group of Chinese business and political leaders, led by Shanghai tea merchant Shen Dunhe. Shen chose to use the Red Cross aegis for his group because the neutrality provided by the Red Cross symbol allowed Chinese relief teams into the Manchurian war zones to
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Australian Red Cross


The Australian Red Cross is a leading humanitarian aid and community services charity in Australia and an auxiliary to government. Tracing its history back to 1914 and being incorporated by royal charter in 1941, the Australian Red Cross Society is the Australian National Society of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Australian Red Cross is guided by the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and as such is a secular, neutral, impartial and independent
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Indonesian Red Cross Society


The Indonesian Red Cross Society () is a humanitarian organization in Indonesia. It is a member of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Indonesia is the one of the very few Muslim-majority countries to use the Red Cross as its symbol. Because Indonesia is neither a strictly faith-based nor secular nation, it has chosen to use the Red Cross as its symbol. In mid-2013, the Indonesian Red Cross Society had 32,568 people in its Volunteer Corps, 19,294 Individual Volunteers and 893,381 Blood Donor Volunteers,
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ABC Nepal


into society. They work to prevent trafficking in women and children by generating social awareness especially among rural people and conducting border monitoring and cross border programs. Girls from Nepal constitute the majority of commercial sex workers in India. Most of them are minors and most are infected with HIV (AIDS). They live in horrible conditions, such as red light zones where they are abused physically and sexually, bonded by the owner for years, tortured and imprisoned. On the other hands poor families living in rural parts of Nepal get
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Princess Sharada Shah of Nepal


University. She was active in social welfare activities and was involved with children's welfare activities. Princess Sharada was affiliated with the Nepalese Red Cross Society, the Disaster Relief Subcommittee, and the Child Welfare Subcommittee, among other organizations. In 1971, she founded the SOS Village-Nepal, and was its chairperson. Princess Sharada was married to "Kumar" Khadga Bikram Shah (1939–2001) on 29 May 1965 in Kathmandu. His ancestors were the rajas of Jumla in the far west of Nepal. He was a well-
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Red Cross Youth (Philippines)


the Board. Soon after, the Board approved having elected Chapter Youth Council Presidents seated as a mandated member of the Chapter Board of Directors, thereby representing the interest of the youth in the local level. In February 2000, the Board of Governors approved the assignment of October of every year as the Red Cross Youth Month. In December 2000, the National Youth Council celebrated its 25th Founding Anniversary. On August 12, 2003, the United Nations in the Philippines recognized the Red Cross Youth as one of the Five Outstanding Youth
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Delta Sigma Phi


the American Red Cross. Nationally, the fraternity sold "Delta Sig + Red Cross" wristbands to chapters and members wishing to use the wristbands for fundraising efforts. During the first month of availability in September 2013, the fraternity sold more than 3,000 wristbands to component chapters with the intention to open again for orders in the months prior to major national initiatives. The national fraternity and its college campus chapters also engaged in a "Drive for 5" shortly after Typhoon Haiyan and a series of tornados across the U.S. Midwest. Overall
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Bolivian Red Cross


organization to collaborate with the Public Health Service and the army and drew-up bylaws for the organization. The following year, the School of Nurses of the Red Cross was established. Recognition by the International Committee of the Red Cross for the Bolivian Red Cross occurred on 10 January 1923, and the organization became the 50th national society of the federation when it joined the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on 22 January 1923. In 1963 the Bolivian Red Cross received the highest national distinction when it was awarded the
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Red Cross Society of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea


The Red Cross Society of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK RCS; ) is the national Red Cross Society of North Korea. It was founded as the Red Cross Society of North Korea on 18 October 1946. It was admitted into the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on 11 May 1956. This admittance had a great symbolic importance, as the North Korean regime remained outside most international organizations for decades. However, the DPRK RCS has been called "a misleadingly named state agency
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Hong Kong Red Cross


The Hong Kong Red Cross () is the national Red Cross society of Hong Kong as part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It was established officially on 12 July 1950 as a branch of the British Red Cross Society in Hong Kong. Since 1 July 1997, upon the transfer of Hong Kong's sovereignty to the People's Republic of China, the Hong Kong Red Cross has changed its affiliation to become a special branch of the Red Cross Society of China, but remains autonomous from it. Unlike other
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement


that, all founding members of the League were national societies from countries of the Entente or from associated partners of the Entente. The original statutes of the League from May 1919 contained further regulations which gave the five founding societies a privileged status and, due to the efforts of Henry P. Davison, the right to permanently exclude the national Red Cross societies from the countries of the Central Powers, namely Germany, Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey, and in addition to that the national Red Cross society of Russia. These rules
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies


for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement published in April 2016 was described as the red cross and red crescent emblems placed together side by side, encircled by the words "INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT" in one or other of their official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish). It was described as for use when the ICRC, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies operate together for the purposes of a humanitarian emergency, or a
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Maldivian Red Crescent


no discrimination". In addition, the volunteers, members and staff of the national society follow the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement; Maldivian communities were first introduced to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 which brought unprecedented devastation to the countries of the region including the Maldives. The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) along with National Societies from numerous countries were some of the first international responders in the Maldives
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Rome Consensus for a Humanitarian Drug Policy


Red Cross National Societies from the region to discuss the drug policy situation in Southern and Eastern Africa and the Red Cross – Red Crescent engagement in Humanitarian Drug Policy. The Red Cross- Red Crescent World Congress on Humanitarian Drug Policy was hosted by the Spanish Red Cross with the Support of The International Council on Security and Development (ICOS) in Barcelona on 5–7 March 2008. The Congress, with the participation of over sixty National Societies of Red Cross and Red Crescent, aimed at engaging the whole RC/RC movement in the formulation
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Red Cross Society of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea


Soviet Union, Argentina, Jamaica, Egypt, Benin, and Somalia. The society was founded as the "Red Cross Society of North Korea" on 18 October 1946. It was renamed "Red Cross Society of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea" in December 1948, by Decision No. 101 of the Cabinet of North Korea. By 1950 it had become a nation-wide organization. It was admitted into the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) on 11 May 1956. This admittance
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Canadian Red Cross


The Canadian Red Cross Society () is a Canadian humanitarian charitable organization, and one of 190 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. The organization receives funding from both private donations and from Canadian government departments. The Red Cross Society trains volunteers in emergency response, disaster response, and disaster assistance, and provides injury prevention services such as outdoor activities safety and first aid training. The society, through the international network of the Red Cross, helps the world's vulnerable populations, including victims of armed conflicts and communities destroyed by
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List of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies


The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest group of humanitarian non-governmental organizations. The Movement is composed of the following bodies: The data of the members of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies can be found on the Federation-wide Databank and Reporting System (FDRS). It provides data insights on the world's largest humanitarian network of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world. Nauru, Niue, Oman and the Vatican City are the states without national societies, along
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies


2004, the IFRC began its largest mission to date after the tsunami disaster in South Asia. More than 40 National Societies worked with more than 22,000 volunteers to bring relief to the countless victims left without food and shelter and endangered by the risk of epidemics. The IFRC coordinates between National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies throughout the world. The IFRC along with ICRC supports the foundation of new National Societies in countries where no official society exists. A National Society is admitted as a member to the IFRC only after it is recognized
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British Red Cross


Cross Turks and Caicos Islands Red Cross Montserrat Red Cross Anguilla Red Cross Bermuda Red Cross Falkland Islands Red Cross Gibraltar Red Cross The British Red Cross, as with all IFRC member societies, operate first and foremost an Emergency Response service, which supports the statutory and governmental emergency services in times of crisis, in accordance with the duty of Red Cross and Red Crescent national societies to be auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments. The British Red Cross provides a wide range of services to assist the emergency services and statutory authorities,
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Romanian Red Cross


The Romanian Red Cross (CRR), also known as the National Society of Red Cross from Romania ("Societatea Naționalǎ de Cruce Roșie din România"), is a volunteer-led, humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside Romania. It is the designated national affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Romania became a signatory to the First Geneva Convention of 1864 and ratified it in 1874. Two years later, on July 4, 1876, the Romanian Red Cross
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Henry Dunant Medal


The Henry Dunant Medal is the highest award of the Red Cross Movement. It is named after Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross Movement. The medal is presented every two years by the Standing Commission of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. This body represents the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the various National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. In 1963, the idea of creating a medal named in honour of the founder of the International Red Cross
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Finnish Red Cross


The Finnish Red Cross (FRC, , ) is an independent member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which is one of the biggest and best-known international organisations in the world and in the field of humanitarian aid. FRC has over 90,000 members and around 45,000 active volunteers in Finland. FRC consists of 12 regional chapters and 550 local branches throughout the country. The current General Secretary is Ms. Kristiina Kumpula. At the end of 2006, the FRC employed 1,168 people, of which 136 worked
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Emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement


third additional protocol to the Geneva Conventions, are the following: On 22 June 2006 the ICRC announced that the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement adopted the Red Crystal as an additional emblem for use by the national societies. The ICRC also announced the recognition of the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) and the Israeli National Society, Magen David Adom (MDA). On 14 January 2007, the third additional protocol entered into force. From 1924 to 1980, Iran used a Red Lion with Sun symbol for its national
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British Red Cross


sanitation facilities and educating populations. The British Red Cross also supports programmes assisting healthcare in conflict areas, such as Iraq and Sudan. The British Red Cross supports the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement's mission to fight the spread of HIV and AIDS worldwide. The society works with groups of young people to fight discrimination and stigma as well as reducing complacency about catching the disease. On World AIDS Day (1 December) 2007, the society launched an on-line campaign called "HIV: What's the story?"
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Restoring Family Links


Restoring Family Links (RFL) is a program of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, more specifically the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies involving activities that aim to prevent separation and disappearance, look for missing persons, restore and maintain contact between family members and clarify the fate of persons reported missing. The activities are carried out by the components of the RFL is sometimes also referred to as family tracing. The ICRC and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies form
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International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies


to strengthen and unite, for health activities, already-existing Red Cross Societies and to promote the creation of new Societies". The initiative was taken by Henry P. Davison, then chairman of the American Red Cross' “War Committee”, with the support of Woodrow Wilson, the President of the United States of America. Davison was assisted by the British general Sir David Henderson who became the first Director-General. This newly created federation of National Societies expanded the international mandate of the Red Cross Movement beyond the strict
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Swiss Red Cross


The Swiss Red Cross (German: Schweizerische Rote Kreuz, French: ', Italian: '), or SRC, is the national Red Cross society for Switzerland. The SRC was founded in 1866 in Bern, Switzerland. In accordance with the Geneva Red Cross Agreement and its recognition through the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it is a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The SRC is Switzerland's oldest and largest relief agency, made up of 24 cantonal leagues, five rescue
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Armenian Red Cross Society


by its own means opened orphanages for 100 children in Yerevan and Ejmiatsin, children's health care services, opened clinics and hospitals. Great achievements for the company were the first nursing courses, later was created a two-year nursing school. In 1925 creates the Soviet Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Association, which represents the interests of National Societies before the Soviet government, coordinates various activities of companies within its composition. Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies of Soviet Union consisted of Russian, Ukrainian, Georgian, Armenian Red Cross
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Canadian Red Cross


disasters. Canadian Red Cross staff and volunteers are guided by the seven fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality. The current Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Red Cross is Conrad Sauvé. The Canadian Red Cross was established in the fall of 1896 as an affiliate of the British Red Cross Society (then known as the National Society for Aid to the Sick and Wounded in War). George Ryerson, who
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Nepal national football team


Pakistan Green & Pakistan White, 1993 SAFF Championship; Pakistan Reds, 1976 Quaid-e-Azam exhibition matches), and Bangladesh (Bangladesh Red, 1983 President's Gold Cup). Nepal Red was a selection of Nepalese players that played as the full Nepal national football team. Whereas, Nepal Blue was effectively the B-team. Most of the Nepali top players play in the Nepal Red team, and it is also described as "the Nepal senior team", and is captained by the regular national team captain
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Gamma Sigma Sigma


with the national March of Dimes. The sorority's national service partners include: March of Dimes, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, and MADD. Chapters/Members participating in special emphasis projects are given recognition for their service through award competitions and certificate presentations. The governing body of Gamma Sigma Sigma is the National Convention, held biennially in odd-numbered years. The National Board of Directors, elected at each National Convention, coordinates sorority activities in accordance with organizational bylaws and policy.
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Mill River (Northampton, Massachusetts)


. According to historian Joseph L. Arnold, “In Massachusetts, where scores of large cities and small towns were pounded by water and huge chunks of ice, 56,000 people sought Red Cross aid.” The Hampshire County chapter of the American Red Cross was enlisted to raise $2,000 toward the three million dollar fund; however, it was soon after determined that the chapter would need “at least three or four thousand dollars over the $2000 quota stipulated by the national Red Cross… because of the acuteness of flood distress in
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement


from the national Red Cross societies of Britain, France, Italy, Japan, and the US came together in Paris to found the "League of Red Cross Societies". The original idea was Henry Davison's, then president of the American Red Cross. This move, led by the American Red Cross, expanded the international activities of the Red Cross movement beyond the strict mission of the ICRC to include relief assistance in response to emergency situations which were not caused by war (such as man-made or natural disasters)
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Korean Red Cross


The Republic of Korea National Red Cross (more commonly known as the Korean Red Cross) is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside South Korea. It is the designated South Korean affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. When Emperor Gojong promulgated a decree to proclaim the formation of the Korean Red Cross at 27 October 1905, the society was founded in Seoul. The organization was recognized by the International Committee of Red Cross at 26 May 1955, became a member of
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J. Edwin Lloyd


including the expansion of chapters throughout Liberia, the recruitment of youth into the Red Cross, establishment of Monrovia’s only Blood Bank, and the acquisition of ambulances. As the leading figure of the Red Cross Societies in Africa, he received several international awards including the Society’s highest – the Henry Dunant Medal for distinguished services to humanity. Dr. Lloyd is noted for his leadership and pioneering roles in several other humanitarian organizations. He is also a former executive of the Family Planning Association of Liberia (FPAL), as well as
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Armenian Red Cross Society


concerning the disaster during its entire existence. Huge activities showed Soviet Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Union, which with its relief programs, one of the firsts rushed to the disaster zone. Number of Red Cross National Societies started participate quite active. These and other similar organizations carried out their activities through Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS). Just 10 days after the earthquake, was made a decision to build the post-traumatic rehabilitation center in Yerevan that will serve for disabled people suffering from spinal injuries. In August 1992
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Red Cross of Viet Nam


The Viet Nam Red Cross Society () is a member (National Society) of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and has its headquarters in Hanoi. The organisation was established during the First Indochina War, and originally had two branches. The Northern branch was established in Hanoi in 1946, and the Southern branch was established by Dr Ho Van Nhut in Saigon in 1951. The Southern branch functioned separately from the Northern Branch and was officially recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross, to address the
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S. H. Nimal Kumar


the Disaster Management and Relief Committee of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescents Societies for a four-year period till 2009 for the first time in its history of the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society(SLRCS). The Disaster Management and Relief Committee comprises eight members elected from 183 national societies and is functioning as a unit in the headquarters of the Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies which is located in Geneva. Nimal Kumar noted his appointment to the chair - "We are indeed proud of this as this is an
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Armenian Relief Society


organized the existing women's groups as a cohesive nationwide society. The number of chapters grew slowly, and by the date of its third Convention, there were 31 registered chapters across the United States and Canada. Prior to the founding of the Armenian Relief Society, women in Armenia functioned under the name of the "Armenian Red Cross". These women performed tasks in the Caucasus, Aderbadagan, Vasbouragan, Trebizond, Erzerum, Kharpert and other regions of Armenia. They cared for the wounded and provided food, shelter, clothing
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Tony Young (politician)


, Open Government and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. In November 2012 he announced his intention to resign from the City Council to become CEO of the San Diego-Imperial Counties chapter of the American Red Cross. His resignation took effect January 1, 2013 and triggered a special election in March for the balance of his term, which ends in 2014. He headed the local Red Cross chapter from January 2013 until March 2014. In March 2014 the national American Red Cross organization informed the local board that Young was no longer head of the
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2019 shipping of humanitarian aid to Venezuela


what he described as photos of seized cargo. Before his speech, the United States and a number of other nations staged a walkout, boycotting the minister. Salcedo Flores denounced again the misuse of her photos by Arreaza and dismissed the claim that the photos represented any evidence of the alleged crimes committed by the protesters. Franceso Rocca, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, announced on 29 March 2019 that the Red Cross was preparing to bring humanitarian aid to the country to help ease both the chronic
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Red Hat Society


by going to the Red Hat Society website to sign up as a Queen or Member. Individuals can then search for chapters based on location or geography and then connect with local chapters by using tools on the society website. Any woman may join the Red Hat Society as a Queen of an individual chapter or as a supporting member of a local chapter. There are supporting members who do not belong to any local chapter but have access to the RHS website, online communities, special communications, and discounts. Both Red and Pink
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement


and the ICRC received the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1983, the League was renamed to the "League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies" to reflect the growing number of national societies operating under the Red Crescent symbol. Three years later, the seven basic principles of the movement as adopted in 1965 were incorporated into its statutes. The name of the League was changed again in 1991 to its current official designation the "International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies". In 1997, the ICRC and the IFRC
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British Red Cross


The British Red Cross Society is the United Kingdom body of the worldwide neutral and impartial humanitarian network the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The society was formed in 1870, and is a registered charity with more than 32,500 volunteers and 3,500 staff. At the heart of their work is providing help to people in crisis, both in the UK and overseas. The Red Cross is committed to helping people without discrimination, regardless of their ethnic origin, nationality, political beliefs or religion. The mission of the British Red Cross
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Yadukuha


.There are one government hospitals as well as veterinary with many private medical stores i.e.Kaapre medical.etc .Thadhee is famous for the big bazaar (Hatya) which is the big vegetable market in the entire ilaka (area) held on thiric a week i.e. Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.This village is historic by many means which is informed by respected ex Chairman of Nepal Red Cross society & Nepal teachers union also ex-head teacher of Thadhi.Recent times have seen vast development in this area in the likes of District administration
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Cyclone Mekunu


sent helicopters to search for missing people, and airlifted 17 people injured during the storm. The crew from the UAE helped reopen the island's roads. The Qatar Red Crescent Society sent five medical teams, along with emergency supplies. By May 26, Socotra's airport and port were reopened. The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) carried four flights of food, shelter, and water supplies. On the Yemeni mainland, local Red Cross chapters provided water and food to affected residents. Workers cleared roads to restore access
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Armenian Red Cross Society


to disaster under Ottoman Turkish rule. Red Cross history shows that in a chronological sense formation of National Societies very often coincides with the country's being in a military actions, and this is logical, because the Red Cross was originally designed to urgently assist sick and wounded soldiers. In this regard the formation of the Armenian Red Cross Society was not an exception. 1920 ... It was a difficult period of time for the country, fight for independence. On the one hand poor agriculture and industry, on the other hand,
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Red Cross Society of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea


hands for the first time, during the delivery of a letter from the North Korean Red Cross Society accepting a proposal from the South Korean National Red Cross for joint investigation of the problems of families separated by the division of the peninsula. Preliminary meetings between delegations delegations of both entities were held multiple times in late in the year. The two societies met about 30 times in the ensuing year, reaching a preliminary agreement. Then in 1973 progress stalled. The Law on the Red Cross Society of the Democratic People's Republic of
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International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement


to his home city. In the following years, national societies were founded in nearly every country in Europe. The project resonated well with patriotic sentiments that were on the rise in the late-nineteenth-century, and national societies were often encouraged as signifiers of national moral superiority. In 1876, the committee adopted the name "International Committee of the Red Cross" (ICRC), which is still its official designation today. Five years later, the American Red Cross was founded through the efforts of Clara Barton. More
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Ravi Vadlamani


sanitation facilities in 50 villages. Ravi serves Red Cross Society as its member. As Chairman of Indian Red Cross, Guntur branch, he handed over a cheque for ₹ 15 lakh as a family contribution to the construction of a new Red Cross building in Guntur. Dr. Ravi presented the cheque to Chairman of AP Chapter Rachel Chateerjee, vice chairman Harpreet Singh and general secretary Balasubramaniam at a state meeting. Under Round Table India, Ravi led an initiative of providing more than a lakh (100,000) school benches and furniture to Municipal
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Rokas Šliūpas


Society organized chapters in cities and towns across Lithuania, established training courses for nurses and midwifes, helped negotiate prisoner of war exchanges, arranged health checks for war refugees returning to Lithuania, provided humanitarian aid to Lithuanian prisoners and deportees in Russia, treated wounded soldiers of the Lithuanian Wars of Independence. The Lithuanian Red Cross became a recognized member of the International Committee of the Red Cross in August 1923. In 1924, the society started publishing "Žiburėlis" magazine for children which was edited by Šliūpas and others. Šliūpas worked to
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British Red Cross


shift of emphasis from wartime relief to focusing on "the improvement of health, the prevention of disease and mitigation of suffering throughout the world". The British Red Cross stayed involved with blood transfusion past the formation of the National Blood Service and it retained an ancillary role until 1987. The British Red Cross was instrumental in starting overseas societies through the Empire and Commonwealth, most of which are now independent national societies. In 1924, the British Red Cross started its youth movement, helping to promote its values to a younger generation
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John MacAulay


International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Toronto, when tensions over the Korean War threatened to shatter the international association. His diplomatic handling of the situation, and response to the positions of opposing factions within the association, helped to preserve the unity of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. From 1959 to 1965, he was chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. During his tenure, the number of national societies rose from 88 to 106. He was chairman
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Myanmar Red Cross Society


Societies in 1946. The Burma Red Cross Act was enacted in 1959 and amended subsequently in 1964, 1971 and 1988. The 1959 (MRCS) Act confers responsibility to the National Society in implementing humanitarian activities and alleviating human suffering. The St. John Ambulance Brigade Overseas was taken over by the Society as Burma Ambulance Brigade under the 1959 Act. The Society was renamed Myanmar Red Cross Society in accordance with legislative change of the name from Burma to Myanmar in 1989. The objective of the Society is to alleviate human suffering. Three
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Emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement


(Article 19). After the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the Red Crescent was first used by its successor nation Turkey, followed by Egypt. From its official recognition to today, the Red Crescent became the organizational emblem of nearly every national society in countries with majority Muslim populations. The national societies of some countries such as Pakistan (1974), Malaysia (1975), or Bangladesh (1989) have officially changed their name and emblem from the Red Cross to the Red Crescent. The Red Crescent is used by
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