Humanity: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, 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.

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement) is the largest humanitarian network in the world with a presence in almost every country. The Movement has over 97 million volunteers and a global staff of 300,000 people. The Movement incorporates the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Federation) as well as National Societies in 185 countries, including Australian Red Cross.

Well over 1.7 million tsunami survivors have received assistance from the Red Cross movement. More than 12,000 houses have been completed by the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, while thousands of others are under construction. In all, the Red Cross will build around 50,000 permanent houses in tsunami-affected countries.

ICRC, national societies from 178 countries and their International Federation form the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. All within the Movement share common fundamental principles but are not linked hierarchically. In conflict situations ICRC takes the lead role and directs the work of its partners.

Australian Red Cross subscribes to the ACFID NGO Code of Conduct and as a member of the Red Cross Movement adheres to the Code of Conduct of the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies. These codes are voluntary, however for those who do sign up they aim to ensure basic standards govern the way organisations should work in disaster assistance. Codes are available through: www.acfid.asn.au; www.ifrc.org and follow the link through publications to Code of Conduct.

Since its formation as a humanitarian organisation, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement have used the distinctive emblem of a red cross on a white background (the reverse of the Swiss flag) as both a protective symbol in conflict zones and an indicative symbol in peace time. Although the red cross has no religious connotations, some societies view it as such.

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While alone and off-duty, Officer Williams came upon a Gatorade tractor-trailer that had run off the road and down a canyon 175 feet in a mountainous area of Arizona. Williams climbed down the cliff and using Red Cross skills, stabilized and hydrated the injured driver until more help could arrive.

No. The Blood Bank of Hawaii is a member of America's Blood Centers (ABC), the nation's largest network of independent not-for-profit community blood centers that collect almost half of the nation's blood supply.

This is something we all have wanted for many years. Our earlier plans were put on hold a few years ago when the American National Red Cross needed to consolidate its many different blood computer systems into a single national system, in order to manage the voluminous data from the increased number of tests on donated blood and to comply with the increasingly rigorous demands of regulatory agencies. The first component of this new state-of-the-art system was implemented in August, 1997.

The Red Cross is committed to saving lives and easing suffering. This diverse organization serves humanity and helps you by providing relief to victims of disaster, both locally and globally. The Red Cross gives health and safety training to the public and provides emergency social services to U.S. military members and their families. In the wake of an earthquake, tornado, flood, fire, hurricane or other disaster, it provides relief services to communities across the country.

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The American Red Cross depends on the voluntary charitable contributions of the American people. In addition to seeking individual donations, the Red Cross receives fees for some of its services, participates in the United Way and Combined Federal Campaign, and solicits funds from corporations and foundations. The Red Cross also receives reimbursements and grants on occasion from local, state, and federal government agencies for specific projects.

Individuals wishing to make a financial donation to the American Red Cross may send a check to The Pine Tree Chapter through this secure Internet site at www.redcross.org . The Red Cross is often able to accept donations of specific bulk commodities and certain services; contact any Red Cross chapter for information on bulk in-kind donations. Individuals wishing to make a blood donation to the Red Cross may call their local Red Cross Blood Services office or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

American Red Cross volunteers more than 1.3 million strong come from all walks of life, ages, and backgrounds. Red Cross volunteers assume a variety of leadership positions within the organization, from the all-volunteer Board of Governors, which sets policy for the organization, to the individuals who teach first aid at community centers, organize community blood drives, or provide comfort to families affected by disasters.

There is a three year expiry on all Red Cross certification courses. If you retake the same course within three years you are eligible in certain cases to take a shorter, re-certification course. This is then valid for another three years. If you allow your certification to expire, you will need to take the full course again. There is no expiry on participation courses.