Red Cross Mission and Red Cross Youth

紅十字會的人道精神 包含在「人道原則」之中: “國際紅十字與紅新月運動的本意是 不加岐視地救護戰地傷員。 在國際和國內兩方面，不論在任何地方， 都努力防止並減輕人們的疾苦。 本運動的宗旨是保護人的生命和健康；保障人類尊嚴； 促進人與人之間的相互了解、友誼、合作與持久和平。”

The Principle of Humanity 人道原則 The Paramount Principle Conveying the goal of the Movement and the heart of our beliefs Key elements: To prevent and alleviate suffering To protect life and health To assure respect for the individual

4 Levels of Implementing Humanity (K M’s analysis) Inter Arma Caritas 戰爭中施予仁慈 2. Save life and alleviate suffering 拯救生命，減輕痛苦 People helping people 人類互相扶持 4. Develop human potential 發展潛能，豐盛人生

Essence of Red Cross Services A passion for “LIFE” Relieve “Suffering”, esp unnecessary suffering Help the “Most Vulnerable” and the deprived Non-discrimination – The spirit of people helping people/active goodwill to mankind Action-focused!

2 Key Policy Documents endorsed by the HKRC Council Mission Statement 使命宣言 Core Service Elements 核心服務元素： Protect human life 保護生命 Care for the health of the vulnerable 關懷傷困 Respect human dignity 維護尊嚴

Core Service Elements (CSEs)? What constitutes the unique character of HKRC services Common language for communicating on Red Cross value Explain the humanitarian concept in layman terms

CSE (1): Protect Human Life 保護生命 Origin of the Movement and foundation of the Principle of Humanity Deliberate effort to save life, or to remove factors threatening life No distinction of the recipients’ background e.g. blood, disaster relief, first aid

CSE 2: Care for the Health of the Vulnerable 關懷傷困 Extension of the concern for life, but more target-specific Direct care Highlight the priority group: Vulnerable Focus of concern: health conditions in distress e.g. care for AIDS patients, education for people under health threats

CSE 3: Respect Human Dignity 維護尊嚴 The belief behind humanitarianism Particular concern for those whose dignity has been deprived Stress on actions of advocacy, and actions to remove deprivation conditions e.g. IHL, visiting detainees

新使命宣言對RCY的衝擊 使命導向 服務為本 從服務到倡導(advocacy) 資源投放 跨部門協作與融合 未來的服務發展策略 聚焦於「容易受損的群體」 從服務到倡導(advocacy) 資源投放 跨部門協作與融合

對RCY未來發展的啟示 強化RCY的服務和志願服務功能 把RCY打造成人道運動的青年先鋒 讓RCY變成香港紅十字會服務的重要支援力量 檢視和聚焦與三項核心元素吻合的服務 把Y&V發展成香港紅十字會義工服務的專家 把RCY打造成人道運動的青年先鋒 人道精神的培育 紅十字會運動的傳播者 身心健康、有使命的新一代! 讓RCY變成香港紅十字會服務的重要支援力量 成為紅十字運動大家庭的一員 做好接班的準備! 帶領RCY走進社會、走向世界