BloodConnect Foundation

Facilitates blood donations, it aims to tackle India's shortage by engaging youth and raising awareness

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2010

BloodConnect, India’s largest youth-led initiative in blood donation, strives to address the country's blood shortage issue. Its primary aim is to ens Read moreure a self-sufficient blood supply across India. Started by young IITians in 2010 under the NSS chapter, it quickly evolved into a full-fledged NGO dedicated to saving lives through blood donation. Recognizing the crucial nature of blood donations, the organisation focuses on connecting generous donors with those in need. Its activities encompass a holistic approach, focusing on four key areas. First, it ensures a consistent blood supply to blood banks through donation camps and regular contributions. Secondly, it operates a 24x7 emergency helpline, aiding individuals in urgent need. Thirdly, it spreads awareness through street plays, informative talks, and competitions, enhancing understanding of blood donation. Lastly, it builds a nationwide network of young leaders, fostering a movement towards a blood-sufficient India.

Impact

BloodConnect Foundation has collected over 135,800 units of blood, resulting in saving more than 407,400 lives through its organisation of 1,632 camps across India.

Programs

  • Organisation of Blood Donation Camps

    BloodConnect arranges blood donation camps., empowering individuals to host these life-saving events in their communities. By partnering with accredited blood banks, it brings medical expertise directly to the donors, either in communal spaces or through mobile blood donation buses. From start to finish, BloodConnect manages the logistics, allowing hosts to focus solely on providing a clean, ventilated area. These camps, requiring just 20 minutes for the blood donation by any donor, eliminate the need for travel, making saving lives more accessible. Moreover, the organisation goes beyond mere organisation; it strives to create a memorable experience, infusing each camp with themes, music, and pre-and post-donation motivation, ensuring that each donor feels cherished and empowered.

  • Organisation of Awareness Sessions

    BloodConnect drives awareness sessions, prompting individuals to champion these educational gatherings within their communities. These sessions focus on illuminating the significance of blood donation, addressing topics from blood disorders to dispelling myths, and encouraging voluntary contributions. Utilizing live performances, street plays, competitions, and webinars, BloodConnect educates and motivates, especially targeting first-time donors.

    In partnership with various institutions and communities nationwide, BloodConnect organises informative stalls, quizzes, street plays, and interactive sessions, online and offline. Expert involvement ensures a widespread understanding of blood donation's importance.

    Amid the pandemic, BloodConnect adapts, leveraging online platforms for webinars and interactive activities, maintaining a personal connection and fostering awareness despite physical limitations, inspiring hope from individuals' homes.

Leadership Team

  • Deepak Goel

    Co-Founder & Director

  • Aacharan Jain

    Director

  • Utkarsh Kawatra

    Co - Founder & Director

  • Manasi Shakya

    India President

  • Anisha Khandelwal

    Director

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AACTB3048H

  • Registration ID

    IN-DL31567788219193M

  • 12A

    AACTB3048HE20214

  • 80G

    AACTB3048HF20212

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00019335.

Location

  • Headquarters

    H-19, Lajpat Nagar - 2, New Delhi, 110024

    Directions

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust