Nepal Red Cross Circle
Background
Nepal Red Cross Society(NRCS) came into existence on 4th September 1963. The international committee of the red cross recognized it on 1st October 1964. Likewise, the society was affilated to International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies(then league of Red Cross Societies )the same year. Since its foundation, the society has been involved in various humanitarian activities being guided by 7 Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Over the years, NRCS has grown to be the largest humanitarian organization in Nepal with its nationwide network of District Chapters(DCs)extended to each of the 75 districts in of the country. The District Chapters have got 1003 Sub Chapters and co-operation committee that provide them organizational support. Along with it, a large number of student and the youth volunteers of Junior and youth Red Cross Circle, Organized at secondary schools, campuses and communities, carry out a significiant portion of its activities.
Principles Of Nepal Red Cross
Humanity
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.
Impartiality
It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.
Neutrality
In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.
Independence
The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.
Voluntary service
It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.
Unity
There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.
Universality
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.
General Objectives:
Keeping in view in its mission, the NRCS has set the following general objectives:
-To serve all the civilians as well as the military personnel wounded in the battlefield by assisting the parties involved in their medical services.
-To disseminate health education and to undertake the activities of health and comunity development.
-To provide the victims of natural disasters and calamities with medica and other necessary assistance
-To organize Junior and Youth Red cross circles as an integral part of Nepal Redcross Society.
-To promote the sentiment of universal fraternity, and to spread and execute the ideals humanitarian principles of the red cross
-To engage itself, during peace time, in the fields directed by the Geneva Convection
-To perform necessary functions relating to the fundamental principles of red cross, and
-To execute other functions of public welfare.
Nepal Red Cross Society Activities:
Nepal Red Cross Society has been conducting various activities, which are basically described in 4 core areas. They are :
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