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‘We are using the success of our business to make a difference in the world. The Red Cross sponsorship is our first major donation and we have made a commitment to extend our philanthropic work,’ Peter Cameron, AVG Managing Director. Red Cross is helping to bring clean water to the isolated communities of northern Vietnam. Photo: Australian Red Cross/Joe Cropp AVG joins the fight against disease How does a company that protects computers from viruses help control the spread of disease in communities across the Asia Pacific AVG (NZ/AU), a provider of antivirus and internet security software, has donated $150,000 to Red Cross. More than one billion people worldwide do not have access to safe water. In the Asia Pacific, many communities are still without running water and spend hours collecting water from remote, often contaminated, mountain streams. AVG’s donation will be used to deliver water and sanitation programs for adults and children in Cribus, East Timor. After personally witnessing the effects of poverty across the Asia Pacific region, AVG Managing Director Peter Cameron was determined to help people in need. ‘We understand that with awareness and the right tools most online infection is preventable. So too can the successful fight against disease be expanded into our wider community,’ says Peter. After investigating the work of Australian Red Cross in these regions, Peter was convinced of the organisation’s accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. ‘The Australian Red Cross is a powerful partner for reputable businesses and for us there is also the obvious synergy in our joint drive to protect the vulnerable in our community,’ he says. ‘We are using the success of our business to make a difference in the world. The Red Cross sponsorship is our first major donation and we have made a commitment to extend our philanthropic work.’ Red Cross works closely with local volunteers and authorities in the Asia Pacific to deliver programs, improving water and sanitation facilities, providing mosquito nets and bedding. Programs also educate local communities on health matters related to HIV prevention, and minimising the spread of preventable diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, tuberculosis and measles. For more information about corporate partnership opportunities with Red Cross call 1800 811 700 or visit www.redcross.org.au. Page 16
In all activities, Red Cross staff, members and volunteers are guided by the following fundamental principles. Humanity The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, 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 ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, co-operation and lasting peace among all people. Impartiality It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours 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 Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature. Independence The Movement 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 the principles of the Movement. Voluntary Service It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain. Unity There can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory. Universality The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide. Contact your local Red Cross office for more information. National Office 155 Pelham Street, Carlton VIC 3053 Tel +61 3 9345 1800 Fax +61 3 9348 2513 www.redcross.org.au ACT Cnr Hindmarsh Drive and Palmer Street, Garran ACT 2605 Tel 02 6234 7600 Fax 02 6234 7650 NSW 159 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel 02 9229 4111 Fax 02 9229 4244 NT Cnr Lambell Terrace and Schultze Street, Larrakeyah NT 0820 Tel 08 8924 3900 Fax 08 8924 3909 QLD 49 Park Road, Milton QLD 4064 Tel 07 3367 7222 Fax 07 3367 7444 SA 207-217 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA 5000 Tel 08 8100 4500 Fax 08 8100 4501 TAS 40 Melville Street, Hobart TAS 7000 Tel 03 6235 6077 Fax 03 6231 1250 VIC 23-47 Villiers Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051 Tel 03 8327 7700 Fax 03 8327 7711 WA 110 Goderich Street, East Perth WA 6004 Tel 08 9225 8888 Fax 08 9325 5112 Cover image Australian Red Cross/Robert Dekker Designer housemouse Editor Isabel Dunstan Humanitarian is published three times a year by Australian Red Cross Mailing address 155 Pelham Street Carlton VIC 3053, Australia Telephone + 61 3 9345 1800 Supporter Services Centre 1800 811 700 Page 17
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