The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on Thursday said that it will increase the number of volunteers to five million by 2016.
This was announced at a volunteers award ceremony held in connection with the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day here, said a press release.
The chief guest, State Minister for National Health Services Saira Afzal Tarar said that volunteerism for the welfare of the community is a noble endeavor and all those engaged in it deserve to be commended for their selflessness.
She said that PRCS being a leading humanitarian organization has effectively responded to all disasters in the recent past through its dedicated volunteers.
PRCS Chairman Dr Saeed Elahi said that the Red Crescent provides a channel for those who want to make a difference in someone’s life. He said the society has decided to raise the number of volunteers from 253,000 to 5 million by 2016.
The chief guest distributed shields and certificates among the volunteers for their services in Awaran Earthquake and Thar operations. A documentary was also screened.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 9th, 2014.
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