The History of the Red Cross in Romania
The History of the Red Cross in Romania
Author(s): Mariana BorcomanSubject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology
Published by: Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
Keywords: charitable movement; humanitarian involvement; volunteering; military hospitals
Summary/Abstract: The Red Cross Movement was established in Romania in1876nder the aegis of the homonymous international society. Its working principles are: helping people in need, humanity, intervention in case of disasters and calamities, and respect for human rights. During the Hohenzollern regime in Romania, as well after 1918 the movement started medical and social assistance programs, training courses focused on people’s response to major events or AIDS prevention, as well as volunteer initiatives for blood donation. Its role becomes a salient one during the two world wars either through the military hospitals it establishes or as a result of its fund raising campaigns.
Journal: Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov, Series VII: Social Sciences and Law
- Issue Year: 10/2017
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 117-124
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English