8 May– World Red Cross and Red Crescent and 8-15 may – The week of the Macedonian Red Cross

Everywhere in the world the International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent is present for everyone. Over the global network of almost half a million staff and over 17 million volunteers the Red Cross/Red Crescent acts as a force for positive change for the most vulnerable categories of population in situations as response in case of disasters and conflicts, providing support in urban centers and hard to reach areas, and advocating in their benefit in the political circles and governments. Guided by the Fundamental principles we mobilize the power of humanity in order to save lives and reduce the suffering.

This year for 8 May The world Red Cross and Red Crescent day, Macedonian Red Cross will get involved in this global campaign of the IFRC under the logo “Everywhere for everyone “.