The Accountancy Unit of the UST Red Cross Youth Council is a nonprofit socio-civic (student-led) organization that aims to educate and empower the youth in the spirit of service and social welfare through constructive trainings and effective leadership, provide volunteer opportunities and humanitarian experience, and working towards our own advocacies. This network of college-based student organizations or individual units of the University is part of a much larger international youth movement under the Red Cross Youth of the largest and leading humanitarian network in the world — International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The program is one of the major services of the Philippine Red Cross which itself is the country's premier humanitarian organization that is committed to various social welfare services and promoting volunteerism. The UST Red Cross Youth Council is a recognized [college-based] student organization of the University of Santo Tomas with Accreditation Control Number: RSO-A1-22-23-37 (Full Accreditation). To serve as an information center for students about any feature of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Philippine Red Cross. b. To serve as the link through which incoming International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Philippine Red Cross services can be coordinated. c. To give opportunities to the Thomasian community and its partner communities to learn and obtain the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Philippine Red Cross services available to students, employees, and
their families. d. To serve as primary responders as, called upon by the University and the different offices and organizations under it, or whenever the need arises. e. To assist the University in disaster preparedness planning and safety procedures. MISSION-VISION STATEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION
Mission Statement
The unit is a recognized organization committed to the 3Cs of the University of Santo Tomas to develop the spirit of humanitarianism, social service, and volunteerism among Thomasian students by the seven principles of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), namely, humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality in line with the services rendered by and framework of the Philippine Red Cross. It also aims to inculcate the sentiment of human brotherhood and compassion of the Church by helping in a holistic and altruistic way to the suffering individuals and community in need of support and aid. Vision Statement
The UST RCYC – Accountancy Unit envisions itself to be a leading college-based organization in a Catholic institution that manifests the Thomasian Core Values of Competence, Commitment, and Compassion through its humanitarian social services that promote camaraderie and the spirit of volunteerism among its members. Through the professional and moral formation of its members, the organization is geared towards the promotion of social transformation and envisions itself as a leading role model to the youth by inspiring them to be leaders who render holistic services and utilize their skills and knowledge to uplift the organization of Red Cross. FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF THE GLOBAL RED CROSS NETWORK
Humanity. The Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors—in its international and national capacity—to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples. Impartiality. It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavors to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress. Neutrality. In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Red Cross may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature. Independence. The Red Cross is independent. The national societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with Red Cross principles. Voluntary Service. The Red Cross is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by a desire for gain. Unity. There can be only one Red Cross society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory. Universality. The Red Cross is a worldwide institution in which all societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other.
