CUHK-Shenzhen Launches First University-Based Red Cross Organization in Shenzhen
The Red Cross Society of CUHK-Shenzhen, the first university-based Red Cross organization in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, officially established on 18 November 2020. The ceremony also announced the launching of the student volunteer group of CUHK-Shenzhen and the Red Cross Youth Leadership Program.
Born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, the Red Cross endeavors to mobilize and organize the youth to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. This concept corresponds to the essence of the University’s motto.
The establishment of The Red Cross Society of CUHK-Shenzhen
During the ceremony, twenty choristers from the CUHK-Shenzhen Choir performed their repertoire.
Singing by CUHK-Shenzhen Choir
Professor Tom Luo, Vice President of CUHK-Shenzhen, addressed the audience representing the University.
“We started the preparation for the School of Medicine of CUHK-Shenzhen from the year of 2018. We aim to train high-qualified medical professionals and build up a world-ranking medical school to accelerate the development of the medical service and pass the spirit of the red cross—humanity, fraternity, and dedication—in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.”
At the meantime, CUHK-Shenzhen will set up the remains and organ donating station and a student volunteer group.
Professor Tom Luo, Vice President of CUHK-Shenzhen,
addressed the audience
Zhang Yingji, the Vice President and General Secretary of Shenzhen Red Cross, claimed that the Red Cross Society will strengthen the relationship with CUHKSZ and improve the service of Red Cross in the Greater Bay Area.
Ms. Zhang Yingji, Executive Vice President and secretary General of Shenzhen Red Cross Society,
delivered the official response
Zhu Jianzheng, Chairman of the Red Cross Society of CUHK-Shenzhen, claimed the organizational structure, personnel composition, and the work plan of the Red Cross Society of the University.
Mr. Zhu Jianzheng, Chairman of the Red Cross Society of CUHK-Shenzhen,
claimed the work plan
Representatives of the youth members of the Red Cross
claimed the seven basic principles of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Ms. Wu Yihuan, vice mayor of Shenzhen,
announced the launching of the student volunteer group of CUHK-Shenzhen
The initiation of the Red Cross Youth Leadership Program
Following the ceremony was the first training session of the cultivation project. Themed on the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross and the youth action, the session was delivered by Ren Yi, Chairman of the Red Cross Youth Network of East Asia.
Mr. Ren Yiwei, member of the 11th Chairman's Committee of the Red Cross Society of China,
delivered a speech on the training program
Mr. Wang Yuanbin, deputy secretary general of Shenzhen Red Cross Society,
served as the host of the ceremony
The content is provided by the Joint Planning Office SMED and the Red Cross Society of Shenzhen.
Author: Chang Jie (Joint Planning Office SMED)
Photographer: Chen Ming (Communications and Public Relations Office)
