Youth Red Cross – Serving Mankind with Compassion
The Youth Red Cross (YRC) is a volunteer-based humanitarian group affiliated with the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), established in India in 1920. YRC strives to support health, well-being of society, and offer help during unforeseen disasters and calamities. Rooted in the seven fundamental principles of the Red Cross
Youth Red Cross Unit – Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri actively functions under the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Tirunelveli Chapter. Dr. T. Subash, Principal, serves as the Chairman. The unit conducts regular first-aid training, blood donation camps, health awareness drives, HIV/AIDS prevention programs, and community service camps. Over 150 active student volunteers are dedicated to the motto "Service to the suffering".
Core Objectives of YRC
- Inculcate national integration & spirit of service
- Promote voluntary non-remunerated blood donation
- Awareness on personal & community health
- Foster friendly relations without discrimination
- Civic responsibility with humanitarian concern
- Development of moral & mental capacities
YRC Flagship Initiatives & Service Activities
- 🩸 1. Voluntary Blood Donation Camps – Regular drives & donor awareness.
- 🚑 2. First Aid & Disaster Response Training – Certifications & emergency preparedness.
- 🫀 3. HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention – Workshops, treatment literacy, and care support.
- 🧠 4. Health & Hygiene Camps – Nutrition, sanitation, mental well-being sessions.
- 🤝 5. Service to the Sick & Suffering – Hospital visits, palliative care, elderly support.
- 🏕️ 6. 7-Day Residential Special Camp – Rural health outreach, first-aid training, and community resilience building.
Blood Donation & Save Life
Over 320+ units collected annually through YRC blood donation camps in collaboration with IRCS blood bank.
HIV/AIDS Prevention & Care
Awareness sessions on prevention, treatment, and support for people living with HIV/AIDS, reaching 1000+ students annually.
📌 Expected Outcomes – Transforming Youth
- ✔ Protection of health and life
- ✔ Service to the sick and suffering people
- ✔ Awareness on personal & community health
- ✔ National & International friendship among students
- ✔ Development of mental & moral capacities
- ✔ Correct information on HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment, Care & Support
YRC at Malankara Catholic College embodies the vision of Indian Red Cross: “Improvement of health, prevention of disease, and mitigation of suffering”. Through regular orientation camps, inter-collegiate humanitarian meets, and community partnerships, our YRC volunteers are shaping a healthier, more empathetic tomorrow.