Royaume du Laos 3rd Anniversary of the Lao Red Cross Movement

ROYAUME DU LAOS on 2 May 1958 issued a First Day Cover  set of stamps marking the 3rd Anniversary of the Lao Red Cross Movement. The designer was Marc Leguay, whereas the engraver was Jean Pheulpin.

The Lao Red Cross (LRC) movement was established on 1 January 1955. Several health activities and programmes were carried out by the LRC movement. Among them were children Immunisation, water and sanitation health programmes, training village volunteers and youth in basic first-aid and provide relief assistance to villagers affected by disasters. The LRC also participated in some flood relief operations.