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YRRP is a DoD effort to support National Guard and Reserve members and their families during deployments. Learn about its history, mission, events, and resources since 2008.
Two people looking at yellow ribbons in Seoul Plaza in 2014. Following the Sewol Ferry sinking on 16 April 2014, yellow ribbons became a prevalent symbol in South Korea, its significance evolving from hopes of return and mourning to activism and democratization.
One of the Yellow Ribbon Project's signature annual event is the Yellow Ribbon Prison Run. The inaugural Yellow Ribbon Prison Run was first held in September 2009, which attracted 6,500 participants. Funds raised through the event go towards the Yellow Ribbon Fund to rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for ex-offenders and support ...
A yellow ribbon is a symbol of support for military forces, especially those deployed overseas and in conflicts, including prisoners of war and those missing in action. It can also have other meanings depending on the context, such as suicide prevention, endometriosis awareness, or rural fire service.
The yellow ribbon has various purposes and meanings, such as a symbol of home-welcoming, forgiveness, or support for the military. Learn about its origins in Puritan history, the song "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon", and the popular hit "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree".
The Umbrella Revolution, also known as the Umbrella Movement or Occupy Movement, was a series of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong from September to December 2014. The protests were triggered by a controversial decision of the National People's Congress on electoral reform and lasted for 77 days despite police crackdowns and triad attacks.
The Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF) is a charity that primarily helps returning American service men & women, injured during active service, who are recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda Naval Hospital. The charity was founded on March 1, 2005 [1] and is based in Bethesda, MD.
The Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program (YRSPP) is a suicide prevention program based in the United States, and aimed in particular at teenagers. [1] The program is run by the Yellow Ribbon non-profit. [2] YRSPP uses a yellow ribbon with a heart to encourage awareness about suicide / suicide prevention.