History of the ARC
Who Founded the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Name one disaster event the Red Cross provides disaster relief for.
What are the monthly events hosted by eboarders? (full name)
District General Meetings
The principle of _______ states that you cannot take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies
neutrality
Name one organization Barton was inspired by when creating the American Red Cross
Swiss Red Cross or Geneva Convention
This line of service provides life-saving training such as first aid, CPR, AED, swimming, lifeguarding, and babysitting.
Training and Certification
What does the Youth Action Campaign educate about?
International Humanitarian Law
This movement is a voluntary relief movement not done in a manner by desire for gain
voluntary service
What year was the ARC founded?
1881
In the line of service, "International Services"_________ are deployed internationally to provide direct assistance to disaster-affected communities.
volunteers
What is the YAC theme for 2025?
Nuclear War
This principle states all national societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.
universality
What war did the ARC provide disaster relief and milItary aid under Barton's leadership?
Spanish American War
Name of initiative that educates communities on emergency preparedness specifically for home fires
Sound the Alarm
Name one thing a blood donor ambassador does
Recruit donors or assist with blood drives or thank donors
The principle of unity states that there can only be ___ Red Cross of ___ Red Crescent Society in any one country.
one;one
What year did the ARC recieve its first congretional charter?
1900
How many units of blood does the ARC collect anually.
6.5 million
A series of "posts" or stations designed to increase understanding of humanitarian issues is _____
a RAID CROSS event
Name the 7 fundamental principles
Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality