Always needed, Always there

SARCS Johannesburg Branch had their Annual General Meeting on June 16th, they had to elect the new committee which will serve for the coming three years. The President of the National Society, Mr Isaiah Modisha, and the National Disaster Coordinator Mr Mbuso Mthembu were present to witness the event. The following committees where represented, Diepsloot, Alexandra and Cosmo City.

The current Chairman retained his Seat and now the committee is as follows:

Chairman : Mr J Singini,Vice : M J Amoh, Secretary: Ms Dorah Mogano Treasure: Sophie Chauke, Extra Members:, J Schubart, Molly Khubayi, Tebogo Lehlokoa

The Danish Red Cross Society is by our side.

Always needed, Always there

The South African Red Cross Society Johannesburg, had a visitor from Denmark, He is Mr Neils from the Danish Red Cross Society,the Danish Red Cross Society is our Home Based Care programme's main funders. He was here to meet and encourage our volunteers in Alexandra. He praised them for their good work and wished them well. It is of other National Societies around the world that also offer us support to carry on our humanitarian work.

Our support Groups Unite people

Always needed, Always there

Our Alexadra volunteers, have started a successful support group, that brings the young and the old together. It has become of utmost importance to us that people within societies should try to bridge gaps between generations, and the best way to do that is by bringing them together, for story telling. We feel that for communities to live in harmony, people must socialise responsibly.

We help inferno survivors

Always needed, Always there

Fire survivors recieved clothes, beds and food parcels from the South African Red Cross Society Johannesburg. The beds were donated by Wits University and members of the public. We would like to thank all generous people who support us through our aid operations.

Any donation made to us will go to all those who need help.

International Red Cross Day 2009

Always needed, Always there

The Johannesburg Branch had to celebrate the World Red Cross Day in Newtown Johannesburg in conjunction with ICRC,IFRC, Regional Office, National Office and volunteers from all over South Africa. May the 8th is the day the Red Crosss was found.

Elections, a major success for our First Aiders

Always needed, Always there

The South African Red Cross Society's First Aiders, were positioned at various polling stations in Johannesburg, Diepsloot, Cosmo City and Alexandra. Their sole purpose for being there was to be able to help those who needed first aid while queing to cast their votes. Our First Aiders assisted the sick, frail and senior citizens. With the volunteers in site, headaches, minor injuries where treated on site. As per our norm, we will always be there when needed.

Honouring Lifetime members.

Always needed, Always there

The South African Red Cross Society, Johannesburg, took time to honour its lifetime members. The happy members recieved their name tags.Mr Henry P Jooste, Mr Emmanuel Odumodu and Mr Fredrick Okoli, now have something to show, for their commitment to humanity. The Chairperson of the Johannesburg Branch was delighted to present the tag to Mr Fredrick Okoli who had graced us with his presence at the function.