Solferino update
Yesterday was an incredible day at the Youth on the Move conference. I started off the day by taking a cold shower at 7am. Needless to say, I was very awake after that. Following that we went to a breakfast of Nutella, cookies, and yogurt. After our healthy start to the day the American Red Cross [...]
“United We Serve” officially launches
Hey Red Crossers, I wanted to bring to your attention an exciting opportunity for Red Cross youth to embrace and become a part of. Our country’s first lady, Michelle Obama has officially launched United We Serve, a national service initiative, with the aim of meeting community needs and making voluntary service a way of life [...]
Solferino update
Greetings from Solferino Italy! The majority of the American Red Cross Delegation to the world youth meeting has arrived and we are having an amazing time. The energy is palpable around the camp and I have never seen such a diverse group in my life. That being said I have met Red Cross and Crescent [...]
World Youth Meeting delegates
Before we head off, we thought it would be great if the members of the American youth delegation to the World Youth Meeting in Solferino, Italy talked a little about why they are so excited to be attending and representing American Red Cross youth! Enjoy… Hello (buongiorno) everyone, I’m Stewart Zellars, and I’m most excited [...]
The World Youth Meeting planning team
The World Youth Meeting is less than a week away! The meeting is designed not only to equip hundreds of youth volunteers worldwide with training to face humanitarian challenges in areas such as disaster management, capacity building, health and safety, and principles and values, but even more importantly, to empower participants to act as multipliers [...]
You always come back home
If you are graduating, congratulations! We hope you have an incredible summer ahead of you. We pulled this video out of the vaults to remind you that wherever you may find yourself in the future, keep the Red Cross in mind. You can always come back home.
The Red Cross / Red Crescent World Youth Meeting: Live blogging starts on July 23rd!
American Red Cross youth live blogging from the World Red Cross / Red Crescent Youth Meeting begins on July 23rd!
Our World at War
Recently, the Newseum in Washington, DC opened its doors to members of the media, offering a sneak peak of its newest attraction: “Our World at War.” The photo exhibit is timed with the observation of the 150th anniversary of the Red Cross and the 60th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. Sponsored jointly by the International [...]
Share your stories with the international Red Cross
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is looking for new stories from youth volunteers to feature in their newsletters and on their website. If you are involved in a special event or activity, please let them know! Don’t forget to let us know too!
