VAD cadets and Junior Red Cross members from the Antigua Branch of the British Red Cross distributing food supplies to children in the community of the City of St John’s
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Circa 1970s
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Photograph showing Antigua branch VAD cadets and Juniors unloading food supplies to distribute to children in the community of the City of St Johns.
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History
The Antigua Branch of the British Red Cross was established in 1941. After the country gained independence in 1981, the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross was formed in 1983. In 1992, the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross was recognised as a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Since its beginnings, the national society has been providing services concerning health, welfare, disaster relief, first aid and youth development.
The Junior Red Cross, a section of the British Red Cross which recruited young volunteers, was officially formed in 1924. Its main objectives were the protection of life and health, services to the sick and suffering, and international friendship and understanding.
Today, young people continue to work with the British Red Cross through youth engagement and education programmes.
Since its beginnings, the national society has been providing services concerning health, welfare, disaster relief, first aid and youth development.
The Junior Red Cross, a section of the British Red Cross which recruited young volunteers, was officially formed in 1924. Its main objectives were the protection of life and health, services to the sick and suffering, and international friendship and understanding.
Today, young people continue to work with the British Red Cross through youth engagement and education programmes.
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982(11)/IN2707
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