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German Red Cross Youth

 
The German Red Cross Youth is the independent and recognized youth association of the German Red Cross. About 113,000 children and young people aged 6 to 27 years are active members in more than 5500 GRCY groups. With our work we aim to be socially and politically involved. We are committed to health, our environment, to peace and to a better understanding among nations.

Our group members meet regularly and on an out-of-school basis. Our activities range from first aid to water rescue, peer mediation to holiday camps. Helping other people is the top priority of our programmes.

Furthermore, we organise projects such as holiday events, perform theatre plays or simply visit the local swimming pool to have some fun. Those who still haven't got enough of the GRCY are welcome to be trained as group leaders and start their own GRCY group.
 
The Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Humanity
  The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was born out of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield. It aims, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.
Impartiality
  It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.
Neutrality
  In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.
Independence
  The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.
Voluntary Service
  It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.
Unity
  There can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.
Universality
  The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide.