世界節(jié)假日博覽 第93期:紅十字和紅新月日

The 8th of May is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. It is on this day because this is the date of birth of the founder of the Red Cross Henry Dunant. He got the first ever Nobel Peace Prize. Red Cross Day was celebrated for the first time in 1948. After several name changes, it became World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day in 1984. The day celebrates the role of members and volunteers of both organizations in saving lives and protecting poor people around the world. This special day encourages people to continue the work of Henry Dunant and help people in need. People can volunteer their time, donate money, organize fundraising events or give blood. The American Red Cross asks people to take steps to prepare for future disasters.
每年的5月8日為紅十字和紅新月日。5月8日為紅十字創(chuàng)始人亨利·杜南誕辰。且是第一屆諾貝爾和平獎獲得主。1984年，紅十字日首次成立。經(jīng)過多次更改，1984年，該節(jié)日更名為紅十字和紅新月日。該節(jié)日是為那些挽救生命，保護貧苦民眾的會員和志愿者而設(shè)。該特殊節(jié)日鼓勵人們堅持亨利·杜南事業(yè)，幫助需要幫助的人。奉獻時間、金錢、組織募款活動或是獻血。美國紅十字會要求民眾對災(zāi)難做好準備。


The Red Cross traditionally operates in largely Christian countries, while the Red Crescent serves Muslim populations. There are moves to add a non-religious “Red Diamond” partner. They work very closely to achieve their common aims. Their bonds have become stronger as they try to tackle the world’s humanitarian crises. Together, they have the world’s largest capacity to provide relief in any war zone, disaster area or natural catastrophe. They are among the most famous charities around the world and their two symbols are the most recognized logos anywhere. The two organizations operate in over 170 countries and have nearly 100 million members. An amazing 250 million people a year receive their help.
從傳統(tǒng)意義上講，紅十字會主要集中在基督教國家，而紅新月主要是穆斯林國家。并有意加入非宗教組織“紅方塊”。他們齊心協(xié)作，解決共通問題。在解決人道主義危機時，雙方聯(lián)系變得更加緊密。并一道在戰(zhàn)區(qū)、災(zāi)區(qū)或天災(zāi)人禍面前提供最強大援助。他們是全球最知名慈善組織之一，會標的全球認知度最高。遍及國家超170個，成員近1億人。每年獲得幫助人數(shù)達到驚人的2.5億人。