A Day with French Red Cross Volunteers: How Your Donation Makes a Difference

French Red Cross Volunteers' Annual Fundraising Drive: A Day in the Field The French Red Cross launched its annual fundraising campaign, with 79,000 volunteers across France collecting donations. Brut journalist Solène spent a day with volunteers in Pantin, a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, to see their work firsthand. The campaign aims to fund local Red Cross initiatives. Solène's video shows volunteers approaching people on the street, explaining the purpose of the donations. "Un don, c'est à la personne de choisir," one volunteer explains, meaning, "A donation is up to the person to decide." Another volunteer shares, "4 euros is a full, balanced meal for someone in need." The video highlights the volunteers’ dedication and the impact of community support. The video showcases the various ways people donate—cash, contactless payments, and even the occasional unexpected gift. The footage also demonstrates the camaraderie among the volunteers, working together to achieve a common goal. The annual campaign is a testament to the power of collective action and community engagement in supporting essential humanitarian work.