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A Message from Jean-Marc Le Coq, Communication & Fundraising Manager Thank you very much for reading this first international newsletter about the Luxembourg Red Cross. You will discover through this international version of our now well-known CrossWords, that you may already receive, everything the Red Cross does in Luxembourg and around the world.

Thanks to this new format in English, we hope you will learn more about the social and health situation in Luxembourg and about our field action for the most vulnerable people here and worldwide. We want now to communicate more in English, thanks to the new international section of the Luxembourg Red Cross. If you want to be part of it, please contact us!

Our current action is the ‘Quinzaine du Don’ or ‘15 Days of Giving’. The following articles will help you to understand why your donation is essential to our projects. If you want to be part of the international section or would like to get more information, please contact us.

Thank you in advance for your participation, Jean-Marc Contact Details for the International Section and further information : Luxembourg Red Cross communication service T: 45 02 02-42 - communication@croix-rouge.lu

Quinzaine du Don 2009 What is the donation fortnight?

Started in 1945 with the creation of a fundraising system, the ‘Donation Fortnight’ is an annual event of a primordial importance for the Luxembourg Red Cross.

Today’s main annual private fundraising comes from the door-to-door actions (the traditional Red Cross fundraising), or thanks to the specific events organized for this occasion. The ‘Donation Fortnight’ offers the Luxembourg Red Cross the opportunity to continue its activities and develop its health, social, youth and humanitarian services.

To wire money, please send to the following bank account: CCPL IBAN LU52 1111 0000 1111 0000 Donation online or other ways : www.croix-rouge.lu

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From the 16 of March to the 5 of April, one of the 2000 volunteer collectors will pay you a visit at home or at your office, or association, to collect donations to fund the Red Cross activities. The ‘Donation Fortnight’ project would not be possible without the continuous commitment of the 38 local sections members and the volunteers from across the country.

Thanks to them and to you for your donation, the Luxembourg Red Cross can give a daily helping hand to those who suffer, without discrimination. The collectors also fulfill an essential role of informing the visited people about the Red Cross activities, by answering their questions, and sharing some time. The commitment of each collector is an essential link in the chain of solidarity for those most vulnerable.

Your act of kindness is essential in the continuation and development of our activities towards the most vulnerable, in Luxembourg and abroad, in the fields of health, social, youth and humanitarian.

In case you are out during the collector’s visit, you can make a donation using the form dropped off by one of our collectors in your mailbox. Please make a wire transfer to CCPL IBAN LU52 1111 0000 1111 0000 or by visiting the www.croix-rouge.lu site (the ‘call for donations’ menu). For your information: donations to the Luxembourg Red Cross are tax deductible for a total annual amount greater than or equal to 120 Euros and less than 20% of your total net income.

A guarantee in terms of Independence, efficiency and innovation Donations collected during the ‘Donation Fortnight’ project are allocated as and where needed. The donations which are not marked for a specific project are a guarentee of our independence and enables us to innovate our activities. Finally, they make it possible to launch new projects in response to the changing needs of society.

Donations by project in 2007 Construction of the convalescent center in Colpach Help for national emergencies Construction of the therapeutic center Kannerhaus Jean Restructuration of the “Repas sur Roues” (meals on wheels) service Total donations

265.642 256.683 155.046 132.821 810.192

Read our 2008 activity report available on : www.croix-rouge.lu

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An example of a project financed by donations collected during the ‘Quinzaine du Don’ CIPA Grande-Duchesse Joséphine-Charlotte In 2008 the Senior Citizen Center (CIPA) with 100 rooms was opened in Junglinster. The Luxembourg Red Cross, in cooperation with the Ministry for Family Affairs, six municipalities (Junglinster, Bech, Betzdorf, Consdorf, Fischbach and Waldbillig) and the Felix Chomé Foundation supported the project with the total amount of 1,5 Million Euro.

Meaningful and transparent usage of your donation The Red Cross continuously appeals to your generosity in order to collect donations needed for funding activities. A “règlement général“ has been adopted by the Board of the Luxembourg Red Cross. This ensures an optimal use of your donations.

The complete transparency of the donations is also guaranteed by respecting the code of conduct “Code de bonne conduite des organismes faisant appel à la générosité du public“. Our donators are always informed about the way their money is being used.

“Règlement général” and “Code de bonne conduite des organismes faisant appel à la générosité du public” on : www.croix-rouge.lu.

Appeal to Companies Why are we asking you?

“In our volunteer activities, and in launching new services that respond to the country’s needs, as well as in creating national and international humanitarian projects, rapid intervention in natural disasters, etc., your support is the guarantee of our independence and autonomy in all actions and innovations” Mr. Jacques Hansen, Director of the Luxembourg Red Cross Why join us?

As a historical association with a strong reputation and credibility, the Luxembourg Red Cross is an independent structure which effectively works in the social, health, youth and humanitarian sectors.

How can you help?

- Raise awareness about the Luxembourg Red Cross at your company - Become an active member of the international section of the Luxembourg Red Cross - Be creative and organize an event with and on behalf of the Luxembourg Red Cross - Encourage your colleagues and friends to participate in events and through donations Contact Details: Jean-Marc Le Coq, Corporate Partnership T: 45 02 02-26 - jean-marc.lecoq@croix-rouge.lu

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