Blood, fatalities, tears the American Red Cross has seen it all. They are an organization centered on helping people in time of need. They take donations and put them toward helping people during rough times such as after natural disasters. In the United States, they play a huge role in the cleanup and aid after terrorist attacks, freak accidents, droughts, and even when the economy is poor and citizens are struggling. Since the American Red Cross was founded due to the necessity to have an organization that can respond quickly and efficiently, there have been many effects on our country, all good.
The idea of the American Red Cross is based off of the Red Cross, which started in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1863, The Red Cross was started to provide care to the wounded and sick. Clara Barton used this basis of idea, and created a similar organization within United States borders, called the American Red Cross (Founder Clara Barton). The American Red Cross accepts donations and uses them to aid victims of natural disasters, wars, and other times of need, while also having an army of workers to help cleanup or comfort people on a more personal level. The American Red Cross responds to nearly 63,000 situations every year as of now, and the number will only increase. This is due to the number of volunteers they bring in (for having such a prestigious reputation), along with the actual paid employees (Our History).
Many natural disasters, before the idea of the American Red Cross had developed, caused the need for an organization that would provide support in a variety of ways. Barton had to work day in and day out to convince the United States that the American Red Cross was a great organization with potential to do great things. Barton's main argument and objective reasoning behind the American Red Cross was that it would help provide safety, food, shelter, and assurance during droughts, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other disasters.
(American Red Cross). ... The American Red Cross sponsors first aid training programs, and also organized what is now known as the Life Guards. ... Training programs for vital lifesaving skills, direct health, and First Aid are also organized by the American Red Cross. ... (American Red Cross). ... The American Red Cross provides aid during many natural disasters. ...
She aided the United States during the American Civil War. ... Since then, the American Red Cross has gone to help countless lives. ... The American Red Cross is also the nations top contributor when it comes to blood donations. ... The American Red Cross offers several volunteer positions that can suit just about anyone. The American Red Cross is unique compared to other organizations, they don't discriminate; his or her mission is helping anyone human. ...
He focuses a great deal on his involvement in the peace movement by sharing with others his interest in working with the Colombian Red Cross. ... I relate to Alberto because, like him, I have dedicated my time to be part of volunteer projects and to be involved with the Red Cross. ... Only recently, have I become involved with the American Red Cross. I am a Red Cross instructor for first aid, CPR, and in addition I teach life-saving skills. ... What I am involved with in the Red Cross is, indeed, a little different than Alberto, but I feel that I can relate to him because we are both promo...
Through the American Red Cross first aid classes were provided, and Julian Hubbell assisted her on her first mission over sees. There was a building built for Clara in Washington used for the American Red Cross for years. Clara then left the American Red Cross to labor at a Women's prison in Massachusetts on May of 1883. ... After Clara resigned the American Red Cross was exclusively regulated. ... The American Red Cross was still stationed in Clara's home though. ...
Through many strides, Clara, changed education, aided countless Civil War soldiers and their families, and began the Red Cross in America. ... On May 21, 1881 the American Red Cross was born and Clara became the president (Biography 2). ... The American Red Cross provided relief to Russia and Turkey-Armenia during wartime. ... Clara continued her work as the president of the American Red Cross for several more years. ... She dedicated her life to helping others, and through many strides, changed education, aided Civil War soldiers and their families, and began the American Red Cross. ...
The American Red Cross disaster service assists many families in times such as these. Whether it was nursing her older brother back to health, teaching underprivileged children, or comforting a dying soldier, Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross, was a true historical heroine. ... (Hamilton 88).33 Clara united all her advocates at her home at 1326 I Street in Washington, and officially instituted the American Red Cross Society (Hamilton 88).34 Due to her persistence, the United States agreed to the Geneva Treaty and she became the society's first leader (Sahlman 2pp, Sands 2).35 B...
Ethical Argument - Zambia Blocking Food Aid There is a lot of hunger going on in our world. ... They may be small and individual and they may be big as the Red Cross and the UN. ... The UN and the Red Cross and other humanitarian bodies are playing a very important roll in the situation that exists by talking to the government. ... "Zambia needs 21,000 tons of food aid a month to feed more than 2.5 million people in the drought-hit south of the country." ... So America, get ready, you do not need to clear the plate from the feeling of guilt it is just the right thing to do. ...
Complex Emergencies and Guidelines Recognising the changing scenario of humanitarianism around the world, ICRC in 1994 came up with the Code of conduct for the International Rd Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non Governmental Organisation in Disaster Relief. ... Neutrality and impartiality of humanitarian aid 3. ... Traditionally, the Red Cross principles were considered to be safety umbrella for humanitarian organisation because by adhering to these organisations were able to provide better relief and ensure protection (Barnett &ump; Weiss, 2008). ... Would armed protection facilitate a...