Red Cross Stories : youth

youth

How an 11-year-old saved the life of her infant cousin

August 14, 2018 - When Fenyx Aubin-LeBlanc realized her infant cousin was choking, she knew exactly what to do. Fenyx saved her cousin’s life that day.

Staying safe and warm during winter weather

February 06, 2014 - Look to the Canadian Red Cross for safety tips all winter long.

Canadian Red Cross provides healthy relationship tips for teens

December 10, 2013 - Young people in Canada - especially high schoolers - are faced with difficult decisions every day, and handing them the right tools to handle challenges is essential.

What is the Young Humanitarian Award?

August 21, 2013 - With their passion, dedication and commitment to social change, youth can make valuable contributions to the Canadian Red Cross' efforts on the ground, which is why the Red Cross honours their work each year with the Young Humanitarian Award.

11-year-old saves mom with Red Cross babysitter training

July 01, 2013 - Two weeks after Connor participated in a babysitting course offered by the Canadian Red Cross, he was faced with a life-altering emergency, yet he was able to respond decisively as a result of the skills he gained.

Are you ready to become a babysitter?

April 12, 2013 - Do you enjoy looking after children and engaging them with imaginative and stimulating games that foster greater understanding of the world at large?

Canadian Red Cross youth in Toronto spread message of unity at recent event

December 24, 2012 - Canadian youth in Ontario recently held a conference in Toronto that focused on the role of young people making change throughout the community.

How do young people play a pivotal role in the Canadian Red Cross?

November 13, 2012 - The Canadian Red Cross depends on something vital - the participation of young people who are passionate about social change!

Red Cross helps youth adapt to the effects of climate change

October 11, 2012 - From floods and forest fires to storms, droughts and other large-scale natural disasters, climate change has resulted in significant damage across the world.

Dynamic training programs get young people excited about water safety

September 28, 2012 - With the versatile and multifaceted water safety programs offered by the Canadian Red Cross, young people can gain tremendous new abilities!