World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day - May 8th, 2025
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day - A Celebration of Humanity! On May 8th, 2025, people around the world will come together to celebrate World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day , a special day that honors the incredible work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This movement, founded in 1863, has been providing humanitarian aid and assistance to those affected by conflict, natural disasters, and health crises. The idea of celebrating this day was first proposed by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1921, and was officially recognized in 1948 by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). The date, May 8th, was chosen because it's the birthday of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross. So, how do people celebrate this special day? Well, the celebrations vary from country to country, but typically involve a range of activities that promote the values of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. In some countries, t...