Problems of the Polish Red Cross in Western Pomerania in 1945–1947 (from the perspective of human resources)

Abstract

The Polish Red Cross workers in the years 1945–1947 provided support to state author ities and local government with regard to caring of people and achieving the state goals related to takeover, development, and Polonization of the territory. Lack of personnel and finance, difficult political and social situation posed particular challenge, required com posure and devotion. Not all the workers were able to endure hard working conditions, fast pace of life, and the sense of threat at that time. Those who took up hard labour and weren’t scared of difficulties played a positive role in the life of the inhabitants of West ern Pomerania.