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The Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement The Canadian Red Cross Society Ontario Zone How we Help – CRCS Facts At A Glance

Henry Dunant

“Would it not be possible, in time of peace and quiet, to form relief societies for the purpose of having care given to the wounded in wartime by zealous, devoted and thoroughly qualified volunteers?”

“On certain special occasions, as, for example, when princes of the military art belonging to different nationalities meet (...), would it not be desirable that they should take advantage of this sort of congress to formulate some international principle, sanctioned by a Convention inviolate in character, which, once agreed upon and ratified, might constitute the basis for societies for the relief of the wounded?”

Henry DunantSwiss Founder of the Red Cross 1859

Timeline

1859 - Austrian and French armies clash at Solferino, 40,000, men die. Dunant sets up organization care for men

1863 - Red Cross is born

1864 Twelve states sign 10 articles forming the first Geneva Convention. The first Red Cross emblem officially appeared

1867 - First International Conference of the Red Cross

1876 - International Committee of the Red Cross becomes official

1885 - Canadian Red Cross begins to form

1909 – Canadian Government Passed The Canadian Red Cross Society Act

1965 - Fundamental Principles of Red Cross were adopted

Fundamental Principles

Humanity Neutrality Universality Voluntary Service Impartiality Independence Unity

International

CONFERENCE

of the Red Cross

and Red Crescent

States Party

to the Geneva

Conventions

The InternationalRed Cross Movement

INTERNATIONAL

FEDERATIONOF RED CROSS AND

RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES

Geneva, founded 1919

STATES PARTY TO THE GENEVA

CONVENTION

NATIONAL RED CROSS OR RED CRESCENT

SOCIETIES

ICRCINTERNATIONAL

COMMITTEEOF THE RED CROSS

Geneva, founded 1863

International Committee of the Red Cross

International Humanitarian Law Protection – Detention Monitoring Tracing – Restoring Family Links Medical Activities Relief Activities Dissemination/Information Regional Delegations

International Humanitarian Law

The body of rules which govern the behaviour of warring parties.

The Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent

World’s largest humanitarian organization

192 Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies world wide

Mission – to improve the lives of vulnerable people

Roles & Responsibilities

The Federation carries out relief operations to assist victims of disaster and combines this with development work to strengthen the capacities of its member National Societies.

Strategy 2010

To improve lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity

The four core areas

Promotion of humanitarian values and principles

Disaster response Disaster preparedness Health and care in the community

The Canadian Red Cross Society

1 National Office 4 Zones 22 Regions 295 Branches Over 29,000 volunteers Approx. 6,000 permanent and casual

staff Approx. $238 million Society Revenues

Canadian Red Cross

Our Mission To improve the lives of vulnerable

people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

Our Four Core Areas of Focus

Humanitarian Values We protect lives and ensure respect for the

human being. Disaster & Conflict

We provide relief when individuals and communities require support

Our Four Core Areas of Focus

Health & Injury Prevention We reduce suffering, save lives and build

safe and healthy communities for individuals at vulnerable time in their lives.

Organizational Capacity We mobilize sufficient support and

resources to carry out our humanitarian mission

Governance/Management, Structure, Relationships and Key Functions

2006-2008 Priorities

Disaster Management International Services Fund Raising Financial Stability

Social Justice & Diversity

We welcome all who share our mission and want to help and are determined that those who need our services have full access.

We provide humanitarian services to people in need, without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned conviction or sexual orientation.

Ontario Zone Structure

1 Zone Council6 Region CouncilsOver 40 BranchesThousands of Volunteers

Board of Governors

Ontario Zone Council

Central Lakes Region Council

EasternRegion Council

Northern Region Council

SouthwestRegion Council

West CentralRegion Council

Branch Councils(7)

Branch Councils(6)

Branch Councils(9)

Branch Councils(8)

Branch Councils(11)

TorontoRegion Council

Ontario Zone Programs & Services

Disaster Management First Aid & Water Safety RespectEd Humanitarian Issues Community Health Services Transportation, Meals-On-Wheels,

Home Health Equipment Loan Service And many other community initiatives

Fund Raising in Ontario

The Society relies primarily onindividual and corporatedonations as well as thegenerous support of theUnited Way, the Ministry ofHealth, the Ontario TrilliumFoundation and others.

Regional Information

TO BE ADDED BY REGION COUNCIL

BRANCH INFORMATION

TO BE ADDED BY BRANCH COUNCIL

Canadian Red Cross Facts at a glance 2004-2005

International Programs

$ 3,449,000 Funding for international relief operations$ 50,265,000 Funding for international project activities (including Tsunami activities) 124 Delegate missions abroad

Canadian Red Cross Facts at a glance 2004-2005

Disaster Services 12,696 People assisted by

Disaster Services across Canada 3,198 People trained in

Emergency Preparedness

Canadian Red Cross Facts at a glance 2004-2005

Injury Prevention 449,358 People enrolled in water safety

training programs 13,789 People enrolled in water safety

instructor training 367,206 People enrolled in first aid training 5,221 People enrolled in first aid instructor

training

Canadian Red Cross Facts at a glance 2004-2005

Equipment Loan Services 199,291 Articles loaned (256,395 People served

Home Assistance 12,703 People served through Link to

Health, Meals on Wheels, Transportation and other programs

For more information please review the orientation

manual in each branch and visit www.redcross.ca.

Your local staff and Council members are also always

happy to talk!

HIP Workshops

To learn more about the Red Cross Movement; Humanitarian Issues including how the Fundamental Principles affect our daily decisions; and the Canadian Red Cross Society look for upcoming workshops in your area from the Humanitarian Issues team.

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