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CANADIAN RED CROSS
PRESENTATION
March 2006
Our Mission
To improve the lives of vulnerable people by
mobilizing
the power of humanity
in Canada and around the world.
Our Fundamental Principles
• HUMANITY
• IMPARTIALITY
• NEUTRALITY
• INDEPENDENCE
• VOLUNTARY SERVICE
• UNITY
• UNIVERSALITY
Member in an International
Family
• 181 National Red Cross/Red Crescent
Societies around the world
• Shared emblem
• Shared Principles
• Collaboration with the International
Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the
International Federation of Red Cross and
Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in Canada
and overseas
• In 2005, the Red Cross Movement adopted a
third emblem – the red crystal
Our Mandate
The Canadian Red Cross Society is officially recognized by the
government as a voluntary relief society, auxiliary to the public
authorities (...) in Canadian territory. Its aims shall be:
(a) to provide protection and assistance to victims of armed
conflicts and disasters,
(b) to prevent and alleviate human suffering, and
(c) to work for the improvement of health and prevention of
disease.
Canadian Red Cross Society Act, 1909
Canada Corporations Act, 1970
Our Organizational Structure
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6,644
29,412
Board of Governors
National Office
Zones
Regions
Branches
Staff
Volunteers
Our Programs
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Injury Prevention: Water Safety & First Aid
RespectED: Violence & Abuse Prevention
Disaster Services
International & Humanitarian Issues
Community Services
Water Safety
Since 1946, we have trained over 30 million
Canadians how to stay healthy, active and safe in,
on and around the water.
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Swimming & Water Safety Programs
Instructor Development
Drowning Research
Public Education / Campaigns
Boat Operators Accreditation Program (On Board)
Over 1.2 million Canadians trained last year alone
through a network of over 3,200 Authorized
Providers.
First Aid
For more than 50 years, Canadians have learned
how to save lives, ease pain, and more
importantly, how to prevent injuries.
“First aid training can reduce up to 40% risk of injuries for
the participants”.
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Children’s Safety Programs
First Aid & CPR Programs
Advanced First Aid Programs
Public Education / Campaigns
Over 376,000 trained per year through a network
of 3,500 Authorized Providers.
RespectED: Violence &
Abuse Prevention
We are in 630 communities (urban, rural & remote)
in every province & territory.
"Violence can be prevented and its impact
reduced...This is not an article of faith, but a
statement based on evidence" (WHO World
Report on Violence & Health, 2002)
We offer a variety of programs for:
• Children – 1 program
• Youth – 4 programs
• Adults – 6 programs
• Professionals – 5 training programs
Since 1984, over 1.35 million children/youth &
200,000 adults trained, and
1,500 Prevention Educator certified.
International & Humanitarian
Issues
We do:
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Disaster Preparedness & Response
Relief Programs - People Affected by Armed Conflict
Primary Health Care Programs
Delegates Program
Restoring Family Links
Detention Monitoring Program
Promotion of International Humanitarian Law and
Values
Disaster Services
Emergency
Preparedness
Emergency Response
Expect the Unexpected
Based on local agreements
we may provide…
• National program for
children & youth;
• Training courses for Red
Cross volunteers,
personnel and other
organizations;
• Collaboration for public
messaging, education
materials, safety
campaigns.
• Feeding, Lodging & Clothing;
• Family Reunification;
• Personal Services &
Emotional Support;
• Donations Management;
• Experienced & trained relief
workers
Examples of International & National
Relief Operations
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1917 Halifax Explosion
1918 Influenza Epidemic
1950 Winnipeg Flood
1954 Hurricane Hazel
1979 Mississauga Train
Derailment
1985 Barrie Tornado
1990 Oka Crisis
1996 Saguenay Flood
1997 Manitoba Flood
1997 Hurricane Mitch
• 1998 Ice Storm & Swissair
Crash
• 1999 Kosovar refugees &
Mozambique Floods
• 2001 Sept. 11 Tragedies & El
Salvador Earthquake
• 2001 Gujurat Earthquake
• 2003 SARS, Iraq Crisis, BC
Forest Fires, Blackout, Iran
Earthquake
• 2004 Hurricanes in US & the
Caribbean Region, South Asia
Tsunamis
Community Services
• Health Care Equipment Loan Services
 also known as M.E.L.S. – Medical Equipment Loan Service
• Other Community Services
Each of the nine regions in Western Canada has
their own community initiatives, targeted for the
specific needs of the most vulnerable
populations in their communities.
Collaboration with
Government Departments
• Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Canada
• Health Canada - Public Health Agency of Canada
• National Defence – Canadian Forces
• CIDA
• Foreign Affairs
• CIC
• Department of Justice
• Social Development
• Human Resources and Skills Development
• Fisheries & Oceans / CCG
• Environment Canada / Parks Canada
• Transport Canada / Office of Boating Safety
• Canadian Heritage
• Treasury Board
THANK YOU!