"Youth Red Cross" is one of the wings of Indian Red Cross Society. It is a movement organized at the college level. This is for students between 18 and 25 years of age. A qualified Lecturer is recognized as the leader. He is called the Programme Officer under whose guidance, the students are trained and encouraged to manage the affairs of the group, electing their own Office-Bearers
Main Objectives of YRC
The main purpose of organizing the Youth Red Cross is:
- To inculcate in the youth of our country
- An awareness about healthcare both personal and of society.
- The understanding and acceptance of civic responsibilities and acting accordingly with humanitarian concern, to fulfil the same.
- To enable the growth and development of a spirit of service and sense of duty with dedication and devotion in the minds of youth.
- To foster better and friendly relationship with all without any discrimination.
Aims of Youth Red Cross
- Having a work-shop for YRC volunteers to enlighten them about first-aid and rescue steps during an emergency.
- Plan to organize blood donation camps.
- Plan to conduct awareness programmeon AIDS, Non-communicable disease like diabetes, COPD, etc.,
Keeping in view the above aims and objectives, Abhayapuri College has established Youth Red cross Unit in the academic year 2019-20 under the initiative of Assam State Branch Guwahati, of International Red Cross Society. Like Previous years, Abhayapuri College is going to enroll Youth Red Cross Volunteers in the academic year 2020-21. The enrolled Volunteers will be under the control of two Programme Officers. For further details interested students may contact the Programme Officers, Youth Red Cross Unit, Abhayapuri College.
