World Blood Donor Day 2025
Give blood, give hope: together we save lives
On 14 June, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day, a global tribute to the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who give others a second chance at life. Their generosity saves lives, strengthens communities and embodies the spirit of solidarity. It’s a day to say thank you, but also to spotlight the ongoing, urgent need for safe, regular blood donations.
This year, we honor hope, the kind you give with every drop of blood. Because millions of patients around the world rely on blood transfusions every year, hope flows through every donation.
The objectives of the campaign:
- 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 programs to achieve universal access to safe blood transfusion worldwide.
Campaign goals
Raise awareness of the life-saving role of blood and plasma donations
Encourage regular donations from both first timers and long-time donors
Promote values of compassion, community, and solidarity through giving
Call on governments to invest in sustainable national blood programs
Every donation is a lifeline
One unit of safe blood can save up to three lives. It takes just an hour to donate, but the impact can last a lifetime.
Guidance on increasing supplies of plasma-derived medicinal products in low- and middle-income countries...
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Action framework to advance universal access to safe, effective and quality-assured blood products 2020–2023
In response to calls for action, WHO has provided guidelines, physical standards, training and technical support to improve blood product quality, safety...
