YOUTH RED CROSS (YRC)

The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) is a voluntary humanitarian organisation to protect human life and health based in India. It is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and so shares the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The society's mission is providing relief in times of disasters/emergencies and promoting health & care of vulnerable people and communities. Youth Red Cross Society of United Institute of Technology was started in year 2010, at present more than 300 volunteers are actively involved in Social activities. Youth Red Cross helps the students to inculcate discipline in them and to understand their responsibilities towards their countrymen, especially the poor and downtrodden.

OBJECTIVE OF YRC

To act in case of armed conflict and in peace to prepare to act in all the fields covered by the Geneva Conventions within the scope of International Humanitarian Law and on behalf of all war victims, both civilian and military.
To contribute to the improvement of health, the prevention of disease and maternity and child care in the community.
To educate the population on how to prepare for and respond to disasters.
To organize emergency relief services for the victims of disasters and mitigation of their suffering.
To promote the participation of children and youth in the work of the Red Cross.
To promote the Fundamental Principles of the Movement and the International Humanitarian Law in order to inculcate humanitarian ideals among the population, and in particular among children and youth.
To recruit, train and develop volunteers/personnel as necessary for undertaking humanitarian responsibilities.
To serve the community within its jurisdiction, the state branch may initiate activities to address local needs and priorities as approved by the Managing Body of the branch.
To ensure correct use of the Red Cross emblem, to maintain its protective value.

LIST OF EVENTS

Youth Red Cross Society of United Institute of Technology has conducted camp to identify the Deaf and Dumb children and the identified children are sent to Free Education up to their 12th standard.
Youth Red Cross Society of United Institute of Technology also conducted Awareness Rally about "Rights for Vote".
Blood Donation camp
AIDS Awareness Camp
Cancer Awareness Rally
Fire Safety Camp