Clubs & Committee

YOUTH RED CROSS (YRC)




INTRODUCTION

 

The Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) was established in 1920 under the Indian Red Cross Society Act and incorporated under the Parliament Act XV of 1920 (as Amended by Act No. 22 of 1956 and the Adaptation of Laws (No 4) order of 1957 and the Act. No. 14 of 1992). It is a member of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and is recognized by the International Committee of the Red Cross.

 In accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, namely: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality the Indian Red Cross Society acts as an auxiliary to the state in the carrying out of humanitarian activities. It also provides a range of services, including disaster relief, health and social welfare programmes in the country. During wartime, the society works as auxiliary to the armed forces medical services and also assists the affected civilian as per the Geneva Conventions.

Youth Red Cross (YRC) is one of the wings of Indian Red Cross Society. Young volunteers of our Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Nagercoil make a significant contribution to the needs of the most vulnerable people of the society through the Youth Red Cross Club. This has been designed to involve young people as much as possible in the movement and its activities, not only as workers and also as beneficiaries.


MOTTO


“Health, Service and Friendship”


AIM


Red Cross society function with the one and only aim of serving people under distress without any consideration of caste, religion, language and nationality


VISION


The Youth Red Cross is dedicated to safeguarding health and life, offering support to the sick and suffering, and fostering national and international friendships. Through these efforts, the organization aims to enhance the mental and moral development of young people, promoting a more compassionate and interconnected world.


MISSION


The Indian Red Cross Society seeks to inspire, promote, and initiate humanitarian activities consistently to minimize, alleviate, and prevent human suffering, thereby fostering a more peaceful and supportive environment.


OBJECTIVES


  • To create awareness among the students to care their own health and also others.
  • To promote national and international friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation among people.
  • To organize emergency relief services for the victims of disasters and mitigating their sufferings.
  • To recruit, train and develop volunteers/personnel as necessary for undertaking humanitarian responsibilities.

HEALTH AND HYGIENE COMMITTEE




INTRODUCTION

Health care is the maintenance or improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, illness injury and other physical and mental impairments in human beings.

AIM

To be promotion and prevention oriented, community based, population and policy focused, and concerned with human rights and social justice.

VISION

To be a centre of excellence globally for Education, Training and Research in the field of Public Health. 

MISSION

  • To develop competent workforce for public health services through teaching, training, and research in the relevant fields on a regular basis.
  • To strive for solutions based on harmonious blend of capacity development, knowledge dissemination, and community engagement taking the best technological advances into consideration to improve community health and hence quality of life for all.
  • To develop model centres for health services to community, ensuring universal coverage for primary health care.

OBJECTIVES

·       To provide health care awareness.

·       To provide essential health services.

·       To make the students participate in various health programs.

·       To emphasize the fact that health begins from oneself.

rotaract club



 

INTRODUCTION



         Rotaract club is a service, leadership and community service organization for young men and women between the ages 18–30. The Rotaract focuses on the development of young adults as leaders in their communities and workplaces. Our college aims at the total development of students through enlightenment programmes and various social activities.

        The Rotaract Club was started in our college in the year 1980.  The purpose of our Rotaract club is to provide an opportunity for young women to enhance the knowledge and leadership skills that will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. Clubs generally charge a small annual membership fee to cover the expenses. Retractors have a passion for selfless service.

 

AIM

 


To develop professional and leadership skills

 

VISION

 


To provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.


MISSION



● To recognize, practice, and promote ethical standards as leadership qualities and vocational responsibilities


● To develop knowledge and understanding of the needs, problems, and opportunities in the community and worldwide


● To provide opportunities for personal and group activities to serve the community and promote international understanding and goodwill toward all people


● To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations as opportunities to serve

 

OBJECTIVES

  


● To develop personal and leadership skills


● To mould attitudes and values of young minds


● To improve public relations

QUIZ CLUB







 

INTRODUCTION

 

The Quiz Club of our college was established in the year 1985 to encourage and motivate young brains to have a quest for knowledge. The seed for organizing CROSSINGS the first ever inter-collegiate quiz competition of our college was sown in 1985 which being the International Year of Youth. Initially the club was conducting CROSSINGS with our own college teachers and later, from 1993 onwards, it was conducted for college students in collaboration with SIOL QUIZ CLUB, Pondicherry. From the year 2015-16 onwards the club started conducting inter-school Quiz too. An ever-rolling trophy is awarded to the winners along with the cash prizes to motivate the students. In order to nurture the general knowledge skills among our own students, the best competitor award is given every year for the students who wins in the maximum number of quiz competitions conducted in other colleges.

 

AIM

 

Typically revolves around promoting knowledge, fostering a love for learning, and encouraging social interaction.

 

VISION

 

Could focus on creating an engaging and inclusive environment where curiosity and knowledge flourish

 

MISSION

 

Ø  To foster a dynamic and inclusive environment where members can engage in friendly competition.

 

Ø  Enhance their knowledge across a wide range of subjects.

 

Ø  Build a community centered around curiosity and discovery.

 

Ø  We strive to encourage teamwork, critical thinking, and a passion for learning through fun and challenging quizzes.”

 

OBJECTIVES

 

Ø  To improve the general knowledge and general awareness of the students.

 

Ø  To groom the ambitious students to perform well in the intercollegiate quiz competitions and win prizes

 

Ø  To make them proficient enough to pass competitive exams.

 

Ø  To ensure placement opportunities for the students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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