Give blood, give hope: together we save lives
On 14 June, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day, a day to express gratitude to voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving contributions.
One unit of safe blood can save up to three lives. This year’s theme – Give Blood, Give Hope – highlights the life-changing impact blood donors have on those in need. It celebrates the power of community and solidarity in saving lives through the simple act of giving blood.
The day also serves as a call to action for governments and national health authorities to provide adequate resources to increase the collection of blood from voluntary, unpaid donors and to ensure access to safe blood and transfusion services for all who require them.
The objectives of this year’s campaign are to:
- Raise public awareness about the critical need for blood and plasma donations and the impact they have on patients’ lives;
- Encourage both new and existing donors to give blood regularly, helping to ensure a stable and sufficient blood supply;
- Highlight the positive impact of blood donors on the health and well-being of others and promote the values of solidarity, compassion, and community through blood donation; and,
- Mobilize support from governments and development partners to invest in and sustain national blood program to achieve universal access to safe blood transfusion worldwide.
Source: Web WHO
