INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY (IRCS)
     The Indian Red Cross Society was established under provision of the section 8 of the Indian Red Cross Society Act XV of 1920 with its National Head Quarters in New Delhi.It was recognized by ICRC in 1928.  Core Focus Area 
           Promotion Humanitarian Principles and Values
           Disaster Management;
           Health and Care in Community
           Blood Services.

Mission 
     The IRCS aims to inspire, encourage and initiate at all times all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering be minimized, alleviated and even prevented and thus contributes to creating a more congenial climate for peace. 

Strategic Goals and Objectives..
      IRCS works together with other national societies all over the world “to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity”.
     The vision of Indian Red Cross is to become “a leading humanitarian organization serving vulnerable people by the end of 2007”.
     The three strategic directions in the National Development Plan are: 
           Focus on Disaster Prone States.  
           Focus on Core Programmers.  
           Focus on Branch Development.

YOUTH RED CROSS 
     The International Red Cross Movement is the well-known and world wide humanitarian organization, present in almost all the countries. The fundamental principles of Red Cross Movement are : 
           Humanity
           Impartiality
           Neutrality
           Independence
           Voluntary Service
           Unity
           Universality 
     Red Cross Society functions with the one and only aim of serving people in distress without any consideration of caste, religion, language and nationality.
     The Indian Red Cross Society serves as an auxiliary to the State authorities engaged in social welfare activities accepting the rules and regulations of the state, buy at the same time maintaining its autonomy so that it can act always in accordance with the fundamental principles. 
What is Youth Red Cross ?  
     “The Youth Red Cross” is the most important constituent of its mother organization, Indian Red Cross. It is a group movement organized at the initial stages for students between 18 and 25 years of age within the colleges. A qualified Lecturer is recognized as the leader and he is called the Programme Officer under his guidance, the students are trained and encouraged to manage the affairs of the group, electing their own Office-Bearers.
 Main Objectives of Youth Red Cross
     The Main purpose of organizing the Youth Red Cross is – To inculcate in the Youth of our country an awareness on the care of their own health and that of others. The understanding and acceptance of civic responsibilities and acting accordingly with humanitarian concern, to fulfill the same To enable the growth and development of a spirit of service and sense of duty with dedication and devotion in the minds of youth.   To foster better friendly relationship with all without any discrimination.
 Principles of Youth Red Cross 
    Youth Red Cross has the following three principles:
           Protection of health and life  
           Service to the sick and suffering  
           Promotion of National and International friendship to develop the mental and moral capacities of the Youth.  

Activities 
     No hard and fast rules are laid down regarding Youth Red Cross activities. The programme should be adopted to the particular needs of the unit under Programme Officer’s guidance. Youth should be encouraged to manage their own affairs and choose their own activities. Their programme should as far as possible include something under each of the following heads:
           Promotion of Health and Hygiene.
           Service to others.
           Relief work during emergencies like flood, fire and other natural calamities.
           National Integration.
           World Friendliness. 

YRC PROGRAM OFFICERS AND YRC VOLUNTEERS

 TAKE THE PLEDGE

 YRC Programme Officers Pledge  
     As a Programme Officer of Youth Red Cross, I promise to serve, to work loyally for the promotion of health and the relief of suffering and distress, wherever I may find it and to hold in friendship youth of all Nations.
  YRC Members Pledge :  
     I Pledge myself to care my own health and that of others, to help the sick and suffering specially children and to look upon the youth all over the world as my friends.