1. Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Introduction to the
Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

2. AGENDA Organizational Structure of the Movement
History and Evolution
Fundamental Principles / Humanitarian Values
Exploration of Principles and Values
Canadian Red Cross
History, Structure, Role and Mission
National and Local Programs

3. the Movement Terms of International Committee of the Red Cross — ICRC
International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies
National Societies

4. Structure

5. The Fundamental Principles
Humanity - We strive to prevent and alleviate suffering, protect
life and health, and ensure respect for the human being.
Impartiality - We do not discriminate.
Neutrality - We do not take sides.
Independence - We maintain our autonomy.
Voluntary Service – We are not prompted by a desire for gain.
Unity - Only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country.
Universality - The Movement is worldwide.

6. Variations on the
RED CRYSTAL

7. “ ” The mission of the Canadian Red Cross To improve the lives
of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. ”

8. Services We Deliver Disaster Services International Services First Aid
Water Safety & Boating Safety
RespectED: Violence and abuse prevention
HomePartners Programs
Community Initiatives
International Appeals
Relief, Recovery & Reconstruction
Rehabilitation, training & development
Overseas Personnel
Restoring family links
Promotion of Humanitarian Values
International Humanitarian Law

9. A
Closing
THOUGHT
When humanity finally learns to control the elements...
When the winds will be quiet and the earth cannot be torn apart...
When there will be no loneliness...no destitution...no war...
When the last hungry man, woman or child is fed...
...Only then will there be no need for Red Cross.
- Albert Schweitzer