The 179th Red Cross Youth Units, as members of the International Red Cross Movement, aim at protecting life and health, serving the community, and putting the spirit of humanity in action. Members are equipped with leadership skills, health care knowledge, discipline, and social service skills by participating in group activities in order to provide a variety of quality services to the needy in the community. The activities regularly held each year include marching exercises, first aid service, fruit day, school & community health check and health promotion and social activities.