2009 marks the 90th anniversary of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the 60th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. In celebration of these milestones, The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has launched a new campaign called Our World, Your Move. According to the site, the campaign is meant “to highlight today’s most pressing humanitarian challenges…ranging from conflict and mass displacement to climate change, migration and a global financial crisis.”

 

So many times, people will just sit around and talk about what they should do to make a difference, and how it would be nice to help. Well, now it’s time to do. The campaign is a call to action and I have to admit, it is pretty effective.

 

Since the campaign is still relatively new, I think we will be hearing a lot more about it in the coming months. But until then, the website itself is a great resource for education, storytelling, and involvement. I highly encourage you to check it out next time you are cruising the net. The campaign even has a page on Facebook which makes it really simple to share with friends.  

 
Like their site says, “We have a collective responsibility to make our world a better place. It's up to each of us, as individuals, to make a move and do something to help others. Young or old, we can all make a difference.” So check it out  at http://www.ourworld-yourmove.org/!

Lindsey Weber is the Marketing/Communication Intern for the St. Louis Area Chapter.