Post on 22-May-2015
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2. Haiti-Jan. 14, 2010
3. Red Cross
4. A Growing Global Need
"On every battle field, a flag of mercy flies. Its white field
bears a Red Cross-the universal symbol of human compassion. Under
that flag, there are no enemies, no racial or religious
animosities. There are only brothers.
--President Lyndon B. Johnson, 1968 Proclamation
5. A Growing Global Need (cont.)
Recent environmental degradation, climate change and population
growth was to blame for the increase in natural disasters.
Communities worldwide living in areas of high risk are also the
ones less able to bounce back from a disaster.
The American Red Cross helps vulnerable people worldwide prevent,
prepare
for and respond to disasters.Our emergency disaster response
programs
provide relief and recovery assistance to millions of people
annually.
6. Red cross-Always ready
7. What We do
8. Hot meals delivered to victims after a disaster 9. Blood when it is needed most 10. Emergency messages delivered to a member of the Armed Forces from their family. 11. The generosity of our donors allow the American Red Cross to put the compassion of all volunteers into action during times of crisis.