The Pakistan Red Crescent Society celebrated International Volunteer Day under the theme “Volunteer Now for Our Common Future”, to recognize tireless work and efforts of volunteers all across the globe.
International Volunteer Day marks the contributions of millions who volunteered for our common future.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman PRCS said that volunteers could play an effective role in mitigating the sufferings of the vulnerable communities through their engagement in different humanitarian issues, be it the blood donation, disaster response, distribution of food and non-food items among deserving families, provision of psycho-social support to communities, awareness drives on health issues, promotion of health and hygiene practices, cleanliness drives, and climate change initiatives etc.
Chairman PRCS awarded mementoes to the Red Talk panelist. Best Youth Club Award was presented to Hassan Abdal Cadet College for rendering exceptional humanitarian services throughout this year.
Similarly, certificates were awarded to volunteers to recognize their commitment for selfless service to the needy, in times of COVID.
Followed by the celebration of International Volunteer Day, a press conference was held to discuss PRCS COVID response interventions and future initiatives.
Chairman in the conference briefed the media on PRCS contribution in Mass Vaccination drives.
PRCS has administered more than 500,000 vaccinations in the centre and through door-to-door vaccination campaign.
PRCS has provided 200,000 COVID-19 vaccines to government of Pakistan and 2 lac more vaccines will be provided soon.
Similarly, the Society has provided over 19000 hygiene kits to the communities in 16 different districts of Pakistan.
