To honor Henry Dunant's birth anniversary, May 8 is designated as Red Cross Day, often referred to as Red Crescent Day. Born on May 8, 1828, he was the creator of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. On this day every year, the Red Cross Society, which has operations in several nations, celebrates its founding ideals.
They help with food shortages, natural catastrophes, conflicts, and diseases, among other things. The organization's efforts to promote the wellbeing of those in needy individuals and communities have had a beneficial effect on many people's lives.
2023 World Red Cross Day Theme
Everything we do comes from the heart is the theme of World Red Cross Day in 2023. The purpose is to recognize the people in our communities, especially those who are ready to extend a helping hand to those in need, sometimes unnoticed.
These people might be anybody, such as a coworker, a nearby company owner, a Red Cross or Red Crescent volunteer, a person we meet at the gym, a store we often visit, a market we frequent, or even a local resident who has always been there for us. Regardless of how they help us, they do it out of real love and concern.
2023 World Red Cross Day: Historical
It was during World War I that the idea of a yearly remembrance to recognize people who made contributions to world peace was first floated. The “Red Cross Truce” concept was accepted at the Tokyo conference in 1936, but the League of Red Cross Societies (LRCS) delayed implementing it until 1946, after the end of World War II. On May 8, 1948, the first Red Cross Day was finally marked.
2023 World Red Cross Day: Importance
World Red Cross Day is significant because it honors the selfless sacrifices made by the Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations in order to provide help and support to those who are impacted by crises, catastrophes, and armed conflicts.
The Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations are renowned for their independence, neutrality, and impartiality and have helped millions of people throughout the globe by providing life-saving aid.
World Red Cross Day 2023: Quotes
I like the influence and responsibility the Red Cross has become known for —Zulay Henao
Philanthropy, like Red Cross voluntarism, is realizing the enhancing influence of cultural diversity. Inviting the full participation of all the community’s resources leads to win-win situations — Gwen Jackson
After what others would call a fun day out together, we feel as if we have been at the Red Cross, donating blood — Anneli Rufus
