The Youth Red Cross is the most important constituent of Indian Red Cross Society. It is a group volunteers organized at the initial stages for students between 18 and 25 years of age within the colleges. A qualified Teaching Faculty is recognized as the leader and he is called the Programme Officer and,under his guidance, the students are trained and encouraged to manage the affairs of the group, electing their own office-bearers.
Red Ribbon Symbol
The Red Ribbon is the international symbol of HIV and AIDS awareness. It stands for:
The Red Ribbon offers symbolic support for those living with HIV, for the continuing education of those not infected, for maximum efforts to find effective treatments, cures or vaccines, and for those who have lost friends, family members or loved ones to AIDS.