Irish Red Cross call on people of Tipperary to nominate local humanitarians
People of Tipperary are asked to nominate locals for the Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards
The Irish Red Cross has launched a call for nominations for the seventh annual Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards. The Awards recognise those who exemplify the vital spirit of humanitarian action in Irish society and celebrates that ‘good deeds matter’.
The organisation has called on the people of Tipperary to nominate local humanitarians in the county.
The Irish Red Cross is part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world, working both in Ireland and internationally to provide emergency response in times of disaster and crisis.
The charity also provides a range of health and wellbeing services to support vulnerable people in local communities and including those who arrive to Ireland fleeing conflict.
In today's world of global conflict and climate related challenges, humanitarian work has never been more crucial. From neighbours helping each other to get essential supplies during the recent snow days to organisations providing crisis relief, humanitarians play an essential role in protecting and promoting human dignity, alleviating suffering, and fostering resilience in communities facing adversity.
"A humanitarian can be anyone – a world leader to a local volunteer; a business professional to a community worker," explains Deirdre Garvey, Secretary General of the Irish Red Cross.
"What they demonstrate is their commitment to putting humanity first and taking action to help others in need. Every humanitarian action contributes to a mor compassionate society.”
The awards celebrate these contributions across six categories:
- Humanitarian of the Year
- Young Humanitarian of the Year
- Community Organisation of the Year
- Humanitarian Journalist of the Year
- Corporate Impact
- The Irish Red Cross will also present a Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations can be made at www.irchumanitarianawards.ie.