History
The Grenada Red Cross Society started as a Branch
of the British Red Cross following the devastation
of the island by Hurricane Janet in 1955. It became
an independent National Society in 1987 and has
its own headquarters in the country’s capital
city.
Our Mission
Statement
The Grenada Red Cross Society, a voluntary organization,
equips communities to serve humanity through the
promotion of health and safety, disaster preparedness
and response, social welfare and youth programs.
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Our Service Concept
1. We will strive to be the number one humanitarian
organization in the country by being the forerunner
in providing quality, dependable and reliable service
to our constituencies.
2. We will develop and implement programs to support
our core areas of activity (health and safety,
disaster preparedness and response, social welfare,
and youth programs).
3. We will pursue those opportunities that are
financially realistic and capitalize on the technical
expertise of our staff and volunteers, and opportunities
that are of interest to our partners, our communities,
and our National Societies.
4. We will do all in our power to enhance our public
image and to win the trust and confidence of the
population.
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Our Profile
The Statutes of the GRCS are based on the Geneva
Conventions to which the State of Grenada is a
signatory. The GRCS uses the emblem of a red cross
on a white background in accordance with national
legislation, which lays down the rules governing
its indicative use together with the Regulations
on Use of the Emblem for National Societies1991.
The GRCS is officially recognized by the State
as a voluntary organization, auxiliary to the public
authorities acting for the benefit of the civilian
population, while maintaining an autonomy which
allows it to act at all times in accordance with
the Fundamental Principles of the Movement.
The GRCS is governed by a General Assembly which
is representative of all segments of the national
society, its mandate is carried out by an Governing
Board acting on its behalf, and the day to day
operations are managed by a Director General. It
performs its work through its volunteers spread
across the tri island state.
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International Linkages
The GRCS works very closely
with the International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies and the International
Committee of the Red Cross, in carrying out its
country mandate. There is also collaboration with
other Caribbean, regional and international societies
in sharing best practices for national society
development. The national society is assisted and
assists in times of disaster, through the launching
of financial and other appeals on behalf of affected
populations.
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Key Members
President - Pastor Christopher Williams
Vice President - Mrs. Marjorie Strachan
Treasurer/Financial Advisor - Mr. Oswald “Pelee” Darbeau
Director General - Mr. Terry Charles
Health Director - Mrs Samantha G Roberts
Medical Advisor - Dr. Chamarthy Subba Rao
Disaster Relief Officer - Miss Roslyn Joseph |
