Free resource library: Humanitarianism and the Red Cross
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Humanitarianism teaching resources
![Syrian refugees and other volunteers fill sandbags to stem flood water in York city centre, December 2015.](/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/get-involved/teaching-resources-refugee-week-2017.jpg?h=495&w=880&hash=B3D621AEC036B919B2FF82EE9B6684ED)
Age: 11-16
Type: Lesson plan, video
Subjects: Citizenship, SMSC
Help learners see refugees as 'someone like me' to build mutual respect and empathy and build a shared future.
![Child smiling by aid boxes](/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/get-involved/teaching-resources-what-is-humanitarianism.jpg?h=495&w=880&hash=345E485B92A36D7D34CC3B6BEE5C4206)
Age: 11-14
Type: Lesson plan, videos
Subjects: PSHE
Explore the concept of humanitarianism and what it means to be human.
![Smiling woman walks alongside Red Cross volunteers](/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/get-involved/teaching-resources-humanitarianism-and-the-red-cross.jpg?h=495&w=880&hash=080691D6E0D385F57F2E19F8F1E66938)
Age: 14-19
Type: Lesson plan, video
Subjects: Citizenship, History
A lesson plan about humanitarianism and how it guides the principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
![Paper-doll chain](/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/get-involved/teaching-resources-introduction-to-humanity.jpg?h=495&w=880&hash=80799FDF759C4DB1FE03728FB6958FD3)
Age: 7-11
Type: Lesson plan, video
Subjects: PSHE
A lesson plan about humanity and what it is that makes us human.
![The Red Cross and Red Crescent Emblems](/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/get-involved/teaching-resources-the-red-cross-emblem.jpg?h=495&w=880&hash=000F80350192385A02E4D2D93CEEEC53)
Age: 11-16
Type: Assembly
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
A role-play assembly exploring the meaning of the Red Cross, Red Crescent and Red Crystal emblems, especially in conflict situations.
![Child smiles as he is held by someone in clown costume](/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/get-involved/teaching-resources-the-power-of-humanity.jpg?h=495&w=880&hash=E6FE4AE978915276FE5EAC2FB321288E)
Age: 11-19
Type: Assembly, film
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE
A PSHE and Citizenship assembly kit exploring the power of humanity through a film.
In the news (Newsthink)
![ICRC staff and volunteers deliver aid](/-/media/feature/projectred/16x9/icrc-staff-and-volunteers-ddeliver-aid.jpg?h=495&w=880&sc_lang=en&hash=2626FB51DBECE38E20D8B1FA979F9998)
Age: 5 - 19
Type: Guidance and advice
Subjects: Citizenship, PSHE, Tutor time
How to talk to children and young people about conflict using an impartial and neutral humanitarian approach. Suitable for school-aged children, ages 5 to 19.
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