PRCS to increase number of volunteers to five million by 2015

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PRCS on way to achieve self-sufficiency: Chairman Dr Saeed Elahi
PRCS asked to enhance its scope of activitis: Dr. Murtaza Mughal
The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) on Monday said it has decided to pay special attention to volunteerism to increase the number of volunteers to five million by the next year.
Helping humanity is a noble endeavour and all those engaged in it deserve to be commended for their selfless community services, said PRCS Chairman Dr Saeed Elahi.
Talking to Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President of the Pakistan Economy Watch, he said that we have decided to unleash power of volunteerism to help humankind during natural and man-made disasters.
Dr Saeed Elahi, who has also served as health minister Punjab said that formulating a motivated and committed human capital so that they can make a difference in someone’s life.

He said that he opted for this slot with an aim to serve humanity and make PRCS a self-sufficient organisation as international assistance is not always available at hand during clamities.
We have introduced a 24/7 helpline to provide reliable information and support; a latest ambulance service (1030) has been launched in the capital city while a hospital in being completed in Islamabad with the help of Turkish Red Crescent Society and other partner organisations, informed Saeed Elahi.
He added that the blood donation programme is being extended and efforts are afoot to educate people so that every household could have a first-aider.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Murtaza Mughal said that we will not need any foreign aid after disasters if the business community sacrifice a small portion of their profits to serve the needy
He asked the PRCS to enhance its scope of activitis not only at the national but international level as the changing socio-economic, cultural and political scenarios demanded a greater role from such organisations.
A dynamic organisation must continue to evolve as per the changing requirements to respond to the emerging situations and play its role for the service of humanity, he said.
Dr. Mughal lauded the determination of Chairman PRCS and hoped that masses would soon feel a change.

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