The Italian Red Cross (CRI) – Turin Committee represents one of the main reference points in the area for the promotion of individual and collective well-being. Guided by the mission and principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the Committee works daily to prevent and alleviate human suffering, protect the dignity of individuals, and promote a culture of widespread and solidarity.
The Committee’s contribution to generating social impact is articulated through multiple areas of intervention:
Health Support and Emergency Response: The Committee guarantees healthcare services, first aid, and emergency response, utilizing qualified teams and advanced rescue vehicles. This timely and extensive intervention not only safeguards citizens’ health but also strengthens community resilience, reducing vulnerabilities in critical situations.
Social Inclusion and Support for Vulnerable Groups: Through food distribution programs, support for homeless individuals, listening and guidance activities, the Committee fights marginalization and supports pathways to autonomy. This solidarity action generates a direct impact on improving the quality of life and promotes social cohesion.
Health Promotion and Prevention Awareness campaigns: health education desks, and training initiatives contribute to spreading conscious behaviors, reducing risks, and increasing the well-being of the population. The active involvement of citizens transforms prevention into a common good.
Youth Education, and Active Citizenship: The Committee invests in training young people, developing transversal skills, civic responsibility, and participation. Activities such as bullying prevention, promotion of a culture of peace, and youth volunteering generate a lasting impact on new generations and the social fabric.
Humanitarian Assistance and Emergency Response (Migrants): In addition to specific services for migrants, the Turin Committee includes migrant assistance within its broader social inclusion activities aimed at vulnerable people, such as Street Units, emergency dormitory management, and food distribution. The Red Cross adopts a widespread reception model, often utilizing housing provided in collaboration with the Metropolitan City of Turin. This model aims to ensure a more personal and direct welcome, favoring integration into local communities and reducing the risk of ghettoization.
Community Awareness and Urban Resilience: Through first aid courses, risk management initiatives, and collaborations with local authorities and institutions, the Committee helps build a city that is more aware, safer, and capable of facing emergencies and social transformations.
In summary, the Italian Red Cross – Turin Committee does not just provide services: it activates processes of social change, promotes values, and strengthens the community’s capacity to take care of itself. Its social impact stems from the synergy between professionalism, volunteer work, and a daily commitment which places the person and human dignity at the centre.