A chat with a delegate from Ghana

Walking with Ghana, learning a ton

March to Geneva: a day of firsts

The first day of the March to Geneva, full of surprises, time to sleep!

Update from march to Geneva

The first ever blog from a Swiss high school gym storage closet.

March to Geneva: first steps in the Alps

We hike through the Swiss Alps to Brig, and receive a delivery of chocolate by helicopter.

Update from Simplon, Switzerland

Good morning! We just arrived in Simplon, Switzerland and it is breathtaking. I am talking like the first time you see the Grand Canyon, or seeing Yosemite under a full moon. We hopped off the buses and we are right now standing in the middle of the town square. Around us are beautiful buildings with [...]

The march to Geneva begins

The March to Geneva / Journey of an Idea is about to start.

Solferino video blog: Australia and the United States

Mahati Acharya, Chair of the American Red Cross National Youth Council Alumni Board, is interviewed with Vinay Menon, President of Australian Red Cross Youth.

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Goodbye Solferino, hello Geneva!

Hi again! Well, the bags are packed and the tents are coming down here in Solferino.  Yesterday the meeting concluded with the incredible Fiaccolata, and massive torch-light procession in honor of Henry Dunant and the Battle of Solferino.  15,000 Red Cross supporters gathered from around the world to walk 8ks.  The whole experience was just [...]

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Solferino update: our workshops

The American Red Cross has given a presentation about youth leadership at the 2009 World Youth Meeting in Solferino, Italy.

Solferino, 6/26/2009

Hello everyone, This is Chris, writing from Solferino, Italy. It’s been quite an experience so far. I think the most profound moment for me so far is learning about the amazing work other Red Cross youth are performing in their countries.  Each National Society performs different services, based on the needs of the country, and [...]

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