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The year 2009 has great signicance for the Red Cross and Red Crecent Move- ment as it marks the 150th anniversary of the Solferino battle which founded the ideal spirit of volunteerism, the 90th anniversary of the founding the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and also the 60th anniversary of the Ge- neva Conventions, which give protection to the most vulnerable people in times of war. In the true spirit of celebrating the achievement, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has launched an international campaign called “Our World, Your Move” which identies 14 most dreadful and pressing humanitarian challenges and encour- ages every individual to make their possible contributions in order to build a better world. The year 2009 is also signicant to Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu branch as it celebrates the 89th year of anniversary. In order to celebrate this important landmark and being a responsible member of Red Cross family, Tamil Nadu branch makes every effort to promote this imperative global campaign within its territory. Indian Red Cross Society, Tamil Nadu branch has been actively dealing six of four- teen said challenges which are relevant in our context, through its regular activities like day care hospital, disaster relief activities and its externally funded projects by other Partner National Societies. This booklet is an attempt to document all our ef- forts addressed towards dealing the challenges and share with its member volunteers, academic institutions, other I/NGOs, government departments and the general public. By sharing this booklet, we hope that they will understand the pressing humanitarian challenges and be persuaded to make their own move to address these challenges. I am happy to share this booklet with the belief that everyone understands the fact that Our World is in a Mess and everyone has the responsibility to make their move to build a better world. More importantly it is the right time to make that move.
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