Red Cross Society Of India: Ernakulam District Branch

HISTORY OF RED CROSS SOCIETY

Red Cross Society was formed in the Geneva Convention of 1864. The experiences of Mr. Jean Henri Dunant, a Young Swiss businessman, in the battle field at Solferino , Italy where the Franco Austrian war was occurred in 1859,made him to publish the book 'Memory of Solferino'. The touching experience of Henri Dunant which was narrated in the book raised the conscience of the heads of nations and resulted in convening the Geneva Convention of 1864, which established the International Red Cross Movement.

As an honour for the country Switzerland and the originator of the idea Henri Dunant, the Geneva Convention of 1864 selected the name and emblem of the movement by reversing the Swiss National Flag (Red Cross in white background instead of white cross in red background).

Lady, Clara Burton made the organization as today. Today Red Cross Society is also ready to help the people who are suffering from earth quake, flood, fire and natural calamities etc, in addition to the support for the victims of war.

HISTORY OF INDIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY

Indian Red Cross Society was formed under Parliament Act XV of 1920. The President of India is the President of the Indian Red Cross Society. The Secretary General is the Chief Executive of the Society.

The President of the State Branch is the Governor of the state. At the District Level the President is the District Collector. The General Secretary is the Chief Executive of the branch.