DURKAN SUPPORTS RED CROSS

Foyle MP Mark Durkan has pledged his support for the work of the Red Cross and its renewed vision for the next 5 years during a Saving Lives, Changing Lives event at Westminster. 

The end of 2009 is an historic moment for the Red Cross/ Red Crescent Movement, which marks the 150th anniversary of the battle of Solferino, which was the catalyst behind the Red Cross, as well as the 90th anniversary of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies.

The Saving Lives, Changing Lives strategy sets out the organisation’s ambitions and priorities, and explains the difference the Red Cross plans to make between 2010-2015 by helping vulnerable people in crisis - whoever and wherever they are.

Mr Durkan said: “It’s great to see the Red Cross continuing its important work after so many years. ‘Saving Lives, Changing Lives’ sets out a clear and dynamic direction for the next 5 years. I look forward to its implementation and will support its aims wherever possible, including here in Derry and throughout the North.”

The charity will continue to expand its help to those left in need by major emergencies of all types and will build more resilient communities. It will also provide essential health and social care to those most vulnerable to everyday crises and will support the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement to meet growing humanitarian needs around the world.

For more information please visit: http://www.redcross.org.uk

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22-12-09