Founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has spent the last 154 years dedicated to providing international aid and relief to those around the world. In 1922, in a time still ripped apart by the effects of World War II, it was stated that “Our Red Cross wants to prevent disease so that it will not be obliged to give care; it also wants to encourage our society to prevent wars rather than having to bear the serious consequences involved. We all know the moral potential it brings into being and extends to all sections of the community. If its annual action could take hold in the whole world, this would certainly be a major contribution to peace.” It is this statement that encapsulates the spirit of Red Cross Day.
The Red Cross is world renowned and is known for their stellar contributions to providing relief in disastrous situations. Most notably, The Red Cross is always known for being on the front lines when it comes to recovery from natural disasters. According to the Red Cross website, The Red Cross responds to an emergency every 8 minutes in regards to disasters such as small house fires, to overwhelming natural disasters. The Red Cross takes it upon itself to provide clean water, stable shelter, and…
