Every year, 8 May marks World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, a day to celebrate the principles, values, history and impact of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) said in a statement.
“The scale of today's global challenges can feel overwhelming at times. But in the midst of a global pandemic, the climate emergency, and the dangers faced by communities at risk of disaster and scarcity, there is hope. This hope is built through countless acts of kindness from one person to another in communities large and small across the world.
Wherever there is a crisis, there is a Red Cross or Red Crescent volunteer ready to support the people affected, and ensure they ...