Transcript Fundamental Principles

Welcome to
Canadian Red Cross
Orientation
Objectives
 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 Dunant
Swiss 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
STATES
PARTY
States Party
TO
GENEVA
to THE
the Geneva
CONVENTION
Conventions
ICRC
INTERNATIONAL
COMMITTEE
OF THE RED CROSS
Geneva, founded 1863
INTERNATIONAL
International
CONFERENCE
of the Red Cross
and Red Crescent
NATIONAL RED CROSS
OR RED CRESCENT
SOCIETIES
The International
Red Cross Movement
FEDERATION
OF RED CROSS AND
RED CRESCENT
SOCIETIES
Geneva, founded 1919
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
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We protect lives and ensure respect for the
human being.
 Disaster & Conflict
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We provide relief when individuals and
communities require support
Our Four Core Areas of Focus
 Health & Injury Prevention
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We reduce suffering, save lives and build
safe and healthy communities for
individuals at vulnerable time in their lives.
 Organizational Capacity
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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 Council
 6 Region Councils
 Over 40 Branches
 Thousands of Volunteers
Board of Governors
Ontario
Zone Council
Central Lakes
Region Council
Eastern
Region Council
Branch Councils
(7)
Northern
Region Council
Branch Councils
(6)
Southwest
Region Council
Branch Councils
(9)
West Central
Region Council
Branch Councils
(8)
Toronto
Region Council
Branch Councils
(11)
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 on
individual and corporate
donations as well as the
generous support of the
United Way, the Ministry of
Health, the Ontario Trillium
Foundation 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
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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
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199,291 Articles loaned
(256,395 People served
 Home Assistance
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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.
QUESTIONS?
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