Singapore Red Cross Society
Singapore Red Cross Society
The Singapore Red Cross Society (SRC) is a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing relief to the vulnerable in Singapore and overseas. It is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world's largest humanitarian network.
Pronunciation
Singapore Red Cross Society: /sɪŋəˈpɔːr rɛd krɒs səˈsaɪɪti/
Etymology
The term "Red Cross" is derived from the emblem used by the International Committee of the Red Cross, established in 1863 in Geneva. The "Singapore" in the name refers to the country where this specific society operates.
History
The Singapore Red Cross Society was established in 1949 as part of the British Red Cross Society. It was locally incorporated by the Parliament of Singapore on 6 April 1973 by the Singapore Red Cross Society Incorporation Act.
Services
The Singapore Red Cross Society provides a range of services, including disaster relief, health and care, blood donation, and community services. It also offers training in first aid, CPR, and AED use.
Related Terms
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
- Humanitarian Aid
- Disaster Relief
- Blood Donation
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Singapore Red Cross Society
- Wikipedia's article - Singapore Red Cross Society
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