Manama:Mubarak Al Hadi, Secretary-General of the Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS), recently hosted a meeting with Anne Montavon, Head of the Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Kuwait. The meeting was attended by representatives from both the ICRC and BRCS's executive management team.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussions centered on strengthening humanitarian cooperation, facilitating the exchange of expertise, and exploring opportunities for closer coordination in support of relief operations and volunteer activities. Both parties reviewed their existing collaboration and explored potential areas for joint action, focusing on improving coordination and leveraging their respective expertise to better serve beneficiaries of humanitarian programs.
During the meeting, BRCS outlined its readiness to launch new volunteer recruitment programs aimed at attracting more individuals to humanitarian work and encouraging broader community participation. The Society highlighted the opportunities available to prospective volunteers seeking to contribute their time, skills, and expertise to its activities and initiatives.
The BRCS also presented an overview of its humanitarian and community programs, emphasizing its efforts to reach diverse segments of society and promote a strong culture of volunteerism. The discussion included the importance of maintaining regular communication and close coordination with the ICRC to advance humanitarian programs and initiatives.
The Society reaffirmed its commitment to encouraging wider community participation and raising awareness of humanitarian action, stressing the need for fostering greater individual involvement in supporting those in need and contributing to the wellbeing of society.