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"Channelizing the potential of youth for transformation of society" – Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro

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Puttur, Feb 13 : Youth Red Cross unit was inaugurated recently at St. Philomena College, Puttur by Mrs. Nancy Lavina Pinto, Assistant Professor of Social Work.

“Red Cross is a voluntary organization which always comes forward to help the people in distress during natural calamities. It was established in 1863 at Jeneva, Switzerland and soon across the globe its branches were opened to help the society. Indian Red Cross Society is its subsidiary and has been doing yeomen work and in forefront by activities. It’s one of the wings is the Youth Red Cross unit, which inculcates the good values in the young generation in schools and colleges", said Mrs. Nancy Lavina Pinto. She also enumerated the vision and mission of the Red Cross and how best the unit can conduct various programmes in the College.

Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, Principal of the College, presided over the function and said, “Youth are the backbone of a society and a country. Their immense energy and creativity should be utilized for the good cause. Channelizing their potential will bring transformation of society. Participating in the various activities of the Red Cross will inculcate the humane values. It is the most appropriate time for students to participate in such activities, instead of spending their time on mobile phones, chatting and other trivial things”.

Dr Malini, Associate Professor of Chemistry and the Coordinator of the Youth Red Cross unit welcomed. Vinaya Rai, the student member spoke on the value of Blood donation. Mr. Nilesh Joy Dias, the sub coordinator of the Youth Red Cross Unit was present on the occasion.

Students Hashni, Prajnya, Anvitha and Shreya rendered prayer. Divina D’Souza proposed vote of thanks. Hashni Singh compered the programme.