World Red Cross Day is observed every year on 8th May. It is also known as Red Crescent Day, celebrated as birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross and the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Here’s where you get Happy World Red Cross Day wishes of 2020!
HISTORY
International Commission built up at the fourteenth International Conference of the Red Cross concentrated an activity, known as the “Red Cross Truce”. The proposition of a yearly International Red Cross Day was received and the main Red Cross Day was praised on 8 May 1948. The official title of the day changed after some time and became “World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day” in 1984.
REASON
World Red Cross Day is committed to the individuals who experience the ill-effects of lack of food, natural disasters, war, and also epidemic illness.
Fundamental luxuries are likewise given to the individuals who are truly out of luck. Even numerous government, as well as private organizations, actively help the needy. World Red Cross Day follows its 7 basic principles:
- Humanity
- Impartiality
- Neutrality
- Independence
- Voluntary Service
- Unity
- Universality
CELEBRATION
World Red Cross Day is celebrated worldwide in different ways. People in other countries participate in campaigns to provide food and medicine to the victims of disasters. Some raise funds and donate money to charities that help the needy. Apart from that, blood donation is also considered to be a great help. Local dispensaries or health organizations volunteer to build blood donation camps in many places.
WISHES
- With each helping hand, we can bring a big change in the lives of people around us. Happy World Red Cross Day!!
- On the occasion of World Red Cross Day, let us join hands to make everyone in this world healthier and happier. Happy World Red Cross Day!
- It is the duty of every human to serve humanity and we must always do so to extend our contribution towards Red Cross. Best wishes on World Red Cross Day.
- There is only one way to celebrate World Red Cross Day and that is by working together to make our society a healthier one. Happy Red Crescent Day!
- There is not just one day when we need to offer our medical services to people around us but we have that duty on us to do it every day. Wishing you Happy World Red Cross Day!
- A warm thank you to all those who are selflessly serving humanity and bringing a good change in the society. Happy World Red Crescent Day to all!
- With each helping hand, we can bring a big change in the lives of people around us. Happy World Red Cross Day!!
- Each and every helping hand counts when the society needs help. World Red Cross Day reminds us to make our contribution to serve mankind in our small way. Wish you a very Happy Red Crescent Day!!!
- It is celebrated to provide relief and peace to the injured people to prevent death rate due to the disasters of any kind. Happy Red Crescent Day!
- Let us come together to be offering our voluntary services when required to those who are in need on this occasion. Sending you warm wishes on World Red Cross Day.
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