It’s Youth Week! Meet two of the inspiring young people who are making a difference with New Zealand Red Cross.

Every year, 8 May is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. It’s the day which celebrates the uniqueness and unity of our humanitarian Movement.

On 8 May we mark World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day – a global day to celebrate the uniqueness and unity of our international Movement. We celebrate the millions of people around the world, who — through our Movement — provide hope and dignity during some of the darkest days of people’s lives.

We asked some of our leaders what the day means to them – hope, inspiration, and pride are just some of what they feel when marking the day.

The Florence Nightingale Medal is the highest Red Cross award for nurses and voluntary nursing aides. Named after the famed British nurse, it honours people who’ve distinguished themselves in times of peace or war.

Each day across the motu, Red Cross people are doing things big and small to keep humanity alive. We provide help wherever we're needed, without discrimination. From Meals on Wheels, to supporting refugees, responding to disasters, and helping out in our shops, everyone has a part to play in Red Cross.