Peren, May 8 (MExN): IRCS Peren District Branch observed the World Red Cross day today with the staff and students of Baptist Higher Secondary School, Peren at Peren Town Hall.
The Chairman, IRCS Peren District Branch, Albert, who spoke on the theme ‘Less Known Red Cross Stories’ traced the noble origin of the Red Cross movement by Sir Jean Henry Dunant and how, dwelling on the Seven Principles, the Red Cross has since then been rendering humanitarian services across the world both in non-conflict areas and in war zones. He also encouraged the students and all others present to give their selfless services for the hapless and the needy so that universal ‘peace through humanity’ may be achieved.
The programme was chaired by Haideutad, Vice-Chairman, IRCS Peren, while Dr. Hiazuheing Ndang, Pastor, Police Baptist Church invoked God’s blessing, I. Heigang, Honarary Treasurer proposed the vote of thanks and Nampeu Nza, Patron IRCS closed the programme with prayer.
