(VOVworld)-Vietnam Red Cross Society has marked the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8^th with its launching of a movement to encourage young people to offer more help to the vulnerable.

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The organization will promote communications on raising the youth’s awareness in humanitarian activities and natural disaster resilience.

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Deputy Chairman of Vietnam Red Cross Society, Phung Van Hoan said young people will engage more in activities to minimize consequences of natural disasters and blood donation for community healthcare. He said this is in response to this year’s international theme: Red Cross Red Crescent Youth on the Move: Doing more, doing better, reaching further:“The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Society this year appeals global youth to do more in humanitarian activities as part of the Solferino Declaration. They will focus on natural disaster preparedness, further access to healthcare services and building a non-violence culture of peace while improving life of the unfortunate.”