what is the function of red cross society
Indian Red Cross Society The Junior Red Cross Society (JRC) is a voluntary humanitarian organization to protect human life and health based in India.[1] It is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and so shares the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The society's mission is providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promoting health & care of vulnerable people and communities. It has a network of over 700 branches throughout India.[1] The Society uses the Red Cross as an emblem in common with other international Red Cross societies. Volunteering has been at the very heart of the Indian Red Cross Society since its inception in 1920, with the Society having Youth and Junior volunteering programs.[2] The Society is closely associated with the St John Ambulance in India.
Comic Relief, Inc. Starting in 2015, Red Nose Day is celebrated on the last Thursday of every May in the U.S. Multi-year funding grants have been given to organizations that help end child poverty such as Feeding America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Save the Children and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.[4] In its first four years, the U.S. Red Nose Day raised more than $145 million.[4]