Youth Red Cross (YRC) – BONAIGARH COLLEGE
About YRC
The Youth Red Cross (YRC) unit of Bonaigarh College is a voluntary humanitarian movement inspired by the principles of the Red Cross Society. It promotes humanitarian values, health awareness, social responsibility, and service among youth.
Mission
- To develop volunteerism and humanitarian service among youth.
- To promote health, hygiene, and safety.
- To empower students to respond during emergencies.
- To encourage compassion, empathy, and respect for human dignity.
Vision
- To create socially responsible, health-conscious, service-oriented youth.
- To build a compassionate student community.
- To strengthen youth participation in health programmes and community development.
Objectives of YRC
- Promotion of health and hygiene.
- Awareness on blood donation & first aid.
- Disaster preparedness.
- Promotion of humanitarian values.
- Encouraging teamwork, discipline & leadership.
History of YRC
The Youth Red Cross is part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founded by Henry Dunant in 1863. In India, the Red Cross Society was established in 1920, and YRC was introduced in educational institutions to involve youth in humanitarian services, first aid, and health awareness initiatives.
Empower Your Dream
YRC empowers students to dream beyond personal goals and serve society with compassion. Through humanitarian work, health activities, and leadership opportunities, YRC helps volunteers become confident and socially responsible individuals.
YRC Structure
- Principal – Chief Patron
- YRC Counsellor – Unit In-charge
- Student Volunteers – Active members
- Advisory Committee – Supporting faculty
- Community Partners – Health Department, Red Cross Society, NGOs
YRC Motto
“Serve Humanity”
Principles of YRC
- Humanity
- Impartiality
- Neutrality
- Independence
- Voluntary Service
- Unity
- Universality
Activities
- Blood donation awareness
- First-aid training
- Health & hygiene awareness
- Anti-drug campaigns
- Road safety education
- Plantation drives
- Free health check-up camps
- Celebration of Red Cross Day & Youth Day
Annual Report Format
- Introduction
- Strength of YRC Volunteers
- Activities Conducted
- Health Camps & Awareness Programmes
- First Aid Training Sessions
- Special Observances
- Collaborations
- Achievements
- Future Plan
- Conclusion
Programme Officers
| Name | Designation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sri. Hemant Baa | Counsellor | YRC Unit In-charge |
