The Indian Red Cross Society aims to inspire, encourage and initiate at all times, all forms of humanitarian activities so that human suffering can be minimized, alleviated and even prevented, thus contribute to creating a more congenial climate for peace. The Youth Red Cross (YRC) in Government Arts and Science College, Thiruthuraipoondi was started in 2011.

Objectives of YRC

The specific objectives of the programme are as under.

• To conduct social and health awareness programmes.
• Awareness on the care of their own health and that of others.
• To encourage the students to extend their humanitarian services to the society.
• To offer First Aid Training to all the YRC volunteers.
• To develop leadership quality among the students.
• The understanding and acceptance of civic responsibilities and acting accordingly with humanitarian concern, to fulfill the same.
• To offer First Aid Training to all the YRC volunteers.
• To inculcate in the Youth of our country.
• To understand and acceptance of civic and human responsibilities.

ACTIVITIES OF YRC

• Blood Donation Camp.
• Blood Grouping and Haemoglobin Estimation.
• Conduct Essay competition and award prizes.
• Practice of Health habits.
• Exhibition of cultural programmes and prevention of diseases.