The Gambia Red Cross Society [GCRS] in fulfilling one of its mandatesyesterday embarked on a weeklong celebration of the World Red Cross day, on the theme ‘together for humanity’ .

In commemoration of the day, The Gambia Red Cross Society held a press briefing on Friday to highlight the activities of the week long celebration.

Speaking to journalists during the press briefing held at the Red Cross headquarters in Kanifing recently, Mr Lamin Gassama the IEC Chairperson and dissemination officer of The Gambia Red Cross Society, said that the national society is concious of the need to enhance the recognition of the Red Cross emblem. He  further recognise the efforts of the volunteers as a result, the GCRS will join hands with the government and all its partners to commemorate this very important day.

In his overview of the itinery for the celebration Mr Gassama said there will be a five minutes statement to be delivered by Dr Malick Njie secretary of state for health and social welfare On the regional activities he said that there shall be a host of activities in each region . He added that there will be matchpast at regional levels. as well as VTC’s and bloood donations.

For his part Fabakary Kalleh the youth director said men can become saviours and be of benefit to their fellow men through their actions as a result “we have seen God choosing the likes of Henry Dunant to bring men together in the service towards humanity.

Because of his success in this noble cause ,192 states are following in his footsteps in serving humanity”. He  called on all and sundry to come out and support the red cross  in the service for humanity.