World Red Cross Day

On May 8, the relief work that millions of Red Cross volunteers carry out every day is celebrated all over the world.

The holiday falls on the day of the birth of Henry Dunant, considered the founder of the Association. The objective of the celebrations of this day, of the demonstrations in the square, is to bring citizens closer to the Red Cross movement and to make known what are the tasks performed by the Volunteers.

During this day first aid simulations are carried out (for example on how to behave in front of an emergency situation before the arrival of the ambulance) and the active campaigns at national and international level are explained.