The SVG Red Cross Society is joining with the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to observe World Red Cross Day, May 8, 2025.
To observe the day, a flag raising and enrolment ceremony was held at the Red Cross Headquarters, followed by the enrolment of more than 50 recruits to the national society.
President of the SVG Red Cross Society, Alston Anderson in presenting his message to mark the occasion, reflected on some of the significant milestones of the last year.
These include Dora Athalyne James, who was awarded the highest humanitarian distinction in the Red Cross Movement by the Standing Committee of the International Red Cross, the National Society’s ability to response to Hurricane Beryl, delivering humanitarian services across our multi-island nation with impartiality, the Red Cross’ contribution to keeping the environment clean, and the special focus including older adults in the services of the Red Cross.
Older adults benefited from three health fairs, which catered to their needs, and a special panel was convened to provide caregivers with information on the management and care of the older adults.
Red Cross groups across the country have been disseminating information in their communities on the fundamental principles of the Red Cross and encouraging persons to volunteer their time to the Red Cross as the national society observes Red Cross Week.