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Spotlight

World Red Cross Day

May 8, 2013

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8th celebrates the idea of helping people in need and shows appreciation for the people who volunteer with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

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Clara Barton: A Life of Caring for Others

This podcast is about Clara Barton's life. Have your students work in small groups. Give each person in the group a topic that they should listen for. After the students listen, have them work in their groups to make a list of her achievements or contributions to the United States.

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There are about 170 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies around the world. Do you know if there is one in your country?

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