About Youth Red Cross
Youth Red Cross (YRC)
Indian Red Cross Society | Karnataka State Branch
About YRC
Youth Red Cross (YRC) is part of the International Red Cross Organisation, founded in 1863 by Jean Henry Dunant. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it is a non-religious, non-political, and non-sectarian body committed to humanitarian services. The organization operates globally on seven fundamental principles:
- Humanity
- Impartiality
- Neutrality
- Independence
- Voluntary Service
- Unity
- Universality
Objectives
- Imparting discipline and character formation.
- Shaping students’ personality and leadership qualities.
- Encouraging service to the needy and vulnerable.
YRC at M.S.B Arts and Commerce College
The Youth Red Cross Unit at M.S.B Arts and Commerce College, Davanagere, registered under the Karnataka State Branch of Indian Red Cross Society, was established in 2012–13. It is a key avenue for students under the Personality and Character Development Programme.
Our YRC volunteers have actively organized Blood Donation Camps, Health Awareness Programmes, and contributed to Flood and Earthquake Relief Funds sent to the Prime Minister’s and Chief Minister’s Relief Funds.
YRC Activities
Health and hygiene awareness is a priority. The YRC observes the following commemorative days with lectures, health camps, and blood donation drives:
🩺 World Health Day
🚑 World Red Cross Day
🩸 World Blood Donation Day
📜 Geneva Convention Day
🧬 World AIDS Day
👩 International Women’s Day
🧑 Youth Day
❤️ YRC Day
🩸 National Voluntary Blood Donation Day
Youth Red Cross Activities
YRC Commemorative Activities
Creating awareness about health and hygiene is a priority area. The Youth Red Cross (YRC) observes the following commemorative days through lectures, health camps, and blood donation drives:
🩺 World Health Day
Focus on health awareness and preventive care.
🚑 World Red Cross Day
Celebrating humanitarian service and Red Cross values.
🩸 World Blood Donation Day
Encouraging voluntary blood donation and saving lives.
📜 Geneva Convention Day
Promoting humanitarian law and global peace.
🧬 World AIDS Day
Spreading awareness and compassion for affected communities.
👩 International Women’s Day
Celebrating women’s health, rights, and empowerment.
🧑 Youth Day
Highlighting youth leadership and community service.
❤️ YRC Day
Celebrating the spirit and service of YRC volunteers.
🩸 National Voluntary Blood Donation Day
Mobilizing youth for life-saving blood donation efforts.
Motto of Youth Red Cross
YRC Motto & Principles
Motto
“SERVICE TO HUMANITY” — The Youth Red Cross (YRC) Unit of the college believes that youth are the nation builders, and this motto reflects their commitment to humanitarian service.
Cardinal Principles
- Protection of Health and Life
- Service to the Sick & Suffering
- Promotion of National and International Friendship
Volunteer Focus Areas
- Promotion of health and hygiene
- Service to others
- Relief work during emergencies like flood, fire, and other natural calamities
- National Integration
- World friendliness