Red Cross Youth

Brief History

The Red Cross Uniform Groups started in 1956 and were then targeted at youth only. After several decades' endeavour, our Uniform Groups have developed to encompass: Junior Units for primary school students, Youth Units for secondary school students, Adult Units for young people aged above 18. At present, HKRC have a total of 363 uniformed units with over 13,000 members. They are dividing into the following categories:

Name of Units	Age Requirement	How to Join
Junior Units	Aged 6 to 12	Details
Youth Units	Aged 12 to 17	Details
Adult Units	Above age 18

Mission of RCY

RCY are integral part of the International Red Cross Movement and comprised of cultivated youth and young people with values and spirits of humanitarian and volunteerism who put the spirit of humanity in action and are empowered in leading and supporting the Red Cross Movement.

Uniqueness of Activities

Characteristics	Objectives
Wearing uniform, with training in discipline	Establish self-discipline and team spirit
Enrolment ceremony	Understand the spirit and principles of the Red Cross Movement and pledge to do one's best in helping the vulnerable.
Progressive training mode	Train members to equip themselves with skills stage by stage for serving the community.
Group life	Build interpersonal network and cooperative spirit
Voluntary service	Cultivated youth and young people with values and spirits of humanitarian and volunteerism
Leadership training	Attain personal growth and develop leadership potentials.
International exchanges	Broaden horizons and enhance cross-culture friendship and understanding.

RCY members learn 1st Aid eagerly, in order to protect others.

RCY members provide health check service to the community regularly.

RCY members practice drill for their personality development.

RCY members promote RCY activities in their own community

RCY members practice drill for their personality development.

RCY members learn 1st Aid eagerly, in order to protect others.