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Red Cross and Red Crescent

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement consist of several humanitarian organizations around the world that care for the homeless, sick and wounded during both natural disasters and wars

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What are the advantages of the red cross?

strong leadership ex.clara barton

they were highly demanded during time of need

teamwork =]

Why do people volunteer for red cross?

People help support the Red Cross through donations and volunteering because the Red Cross will provide support and money for rehabilitation in the event of a natural disaster.

Can a non-profit have a non-profit division?

Yes. Non Profits can manage other non profits, similar to a wholly owned subsidiary in the for profit world.

Which woman founded the red cross?

Clara Barton (1821-1912) was the driving force behind the establishment of an American branch of the International Red Cross, which had been founded in Switzerland in 1863 as the "International Committee for Relief to the Wounded." A trained nurse, Barton had worked in the US Patent Office, then volunteered to work in Union field hospitals during the Civil War. She had been placed in charge of hospitals for the Army of the James, and after the war operated the Office of Missing Soldiers.

On May 21, 1881, Barton and 14 others established the American Red Cross in Washington, DC. The first local office was at a Lutheran church in Danville, Illinois.

What is full form of wipro?

Hai, WIPRO - Western India Products Limited Regds Western India Palm Refind Oils

Where can you find a list of countries involved in the red cross?

you could find it in the middle of etheoipia , russia, Germa, Gay--y, Niga, Nigera, Egypt but definatly no Australia casue its bad as frozen chips. :D

What does the red cross provide to those who have a had a disaster happen?

I'm not sure. But Clara Barton created the red cross. If it weren't for her people wouldn't be in hospitals with doctors and nurses saving lives.

Location of the city Red Arrow?

I can find no mention of a town called Red Arrow. Perhaps you are thinking of Red Rod or Stick? This town is Baton Rouge in Louisianna.

How does someone donate to the red cross?

Donations can be taken to local red cross offices and donate from there or do so online.

What was the name of the British ship that was used as a Red Cross hospital?

The Brittanic.

More info on Hospital Ships of WW2---mainly US. In 1942, mental and litter patients only travelled on British or Canadian Hospital Ships, as the United States had no such vessels at their disposal. Ambulatory patients to be returned to the ZI, and who could care for themselves, crossed the Atlantic on returning American Troopships OR British fast liners such as the 'Queen Mary'or the 'Queen Elizabeth'! Above was quoted from the following website. http://www.med-dept.com/hosp_ships.php Another link to the same website with names of US Hospital Ships:

http://www.med-dept.com/eto_hosp.php#hosp_ship

What did Henri dunant help do?

Henri Dunant help inspire the creation of red cross and he laboured to help reform trangressors with

Full form of isc?

Cause the full form of icse is i cant stand exams so full form of isc is i still cant

Full form of WIPRO?

Western India vegetable product ltd . It was actual name but now transformed to

western India product ltd

Is a crown with a cross on top the symbol for Staffordshire Porcelain?

Hi, more then likely if you see a crown w/cross it would be Derby & Royal Crown Derby, would it have a "D" mark too?