« Keeping humanity alive »
It was under this highly evocative theme that the commemoration took place on Wednesday May 8, 2024 in the Red Cross hall, in the presence of Mme Louise Luma Etonde épse Musongemembre du comite de direction de la Croix Rouge, representing the President. The week of activities ended with the presentation of trophies and certificates of participation to the various winners. In the stretcher race, the Red Cross Club of Yaoundé 3 commune came out on top, followed by Yaoundé 5 commune in second place and Yaoundé 4 commune closing the podium, all of whom received certificates of participation.
At school level, the Complexe bilingue Notre-Dame de Lourdes won the gold medal, followed by the Lycée bilingue de Mballa II in the Red Cross Club competition. The week's activities have been synchronized across the national triangle since May 4, in the country's 58 departments (via departmental and district committees). It is important to recall the 7 fundamental principles of the International Red Cross that frame their actions, namely: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality.
The Movement is not a single organization: it comprises the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the 189 societies.
The Red Cross was founded on the initiative of Henry Dunant, who helped wounded soldiers at the Battle of Solferino in 1859, then encouraged political leaders to take measures to protect the victims of war.
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Mme Louise Luma Etonde épse Musonge, member of the Board of Directors of the Cameroon Red Cross
«May 8 marks the celebration of the founder of the Henry Dunant movement. Under the theme "Keeping humanity alive", several activities were carried out throughout the country. The most important thing to remember is that the Red Cross remains at the side of the people. This day is very important because our volunteers are there to alleviate people's suffering through humanitarian actions. ».
Clément Noumsi
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