Archive for August, 2011
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RedTalk #10: Hany El Banna on universal humanitarianism: taking on a shared responsibility
Posted on August 22, 2011 | No CommentsWhat is the common ground between all humanitarian actors, values and practices across cultures? And why is there growing need to engage with "non-traditional" humanitarian actors? -
German Red Cross Youth raise awareness on climate change
Posted on August 22, 2011 | 1 CommentThroughout the past year German Red Cross Youth have been preparing a campaign that will be launched in 2012. This new campaign is about the humanitarian consequences of climate change. In preparation for the main campaign, publications and smaller campaigns have been held in the past few months. -
Red100, National Conference for young volunteers of the British Red Cross
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No CommentsIn celebration of the international year of youth and European year of volunteers, the British Red Cross held its first ever national conference for young volunteers, Red100, in January. -
Youth volunteers, vital to emergency response in South Kordofan, Sudan
Posted on August 16, 2011 | No CommentsAn estimated 70,000 people fled their homes after fighting that centred on the town of Kadugli, South Kordofan. Over 600 Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) volunteers have been working in South Kordofan during the emergency situation, of which more than half are youth volunteers. -
Promoting young volunteers at the Danish Red Cross Youth
Posted on August 11, 2011 | No CommentsThe Danish Red Cross Youth (DRCY) is running a big campaign to celebrate the European Year of Volunteering and the 10th anniversary of The International Year of Volunteers. The campaign is driven by a photo exhibition that portrays the commitment and engagement of the young volunteers. -
MY address: diversity in homelessness
Posted on August 8, 2011 | No CommentsThis year, Australia’s homeless persons’ week happened from 1 to 7 August under the theme MY address: diversity in homelessness. The campaign goal was to address stereotypes about homeless people. It sought to raise awareness on the different circumstances that lead to homelessness and show the diversity of places people end up living when they cannot afford a safe and secure home. -
First Responder Course Impacts the Lives of High School Students
Posted on August 4, 2011 | 1 CommentDuring four weeks of intensive first aid training over summer vacation, Isabella Hutchinson discovered her passion of helping people. Proud and excited to have received her first responder certification, she decided to use her life-saving skills the first chance she was given, which came along during her freshman year in high school.
