Badhan (blood donation organization)

Badhan is a voluntary blood donation organization primarily operating in Bangladesh. It focuses on arranging blood for patients in need through a network of volunteer blood donors. Established in 1996 at Dhaka University, Badhan has since expanded its operations to numerous educational institutions and districts throughout the country.

Badhan's core activities include:

• Recruiting and managing a database of volunteer blood donors: This involves actively engaging students and community members to register as potential blood donors and maintaining accurate records of their blood types and contact information.
• Matching blood requests with available donors: When a patient or their family requests blood, Badhan volunteers search their database to find compatible donors and facilitate the donation process.
• Raising awareness about blood donation: Badhan conducts campaigns and workshops to educate the public about the importance of voluntary blood donation and dispel common myths and misconceptions surrounding the process.
• Organizing blood donation camps: Badhan organizes regular blood donation camps on campuses and in communities to collect blood from volunteer donors and replenish blood banks.
• Collaborating with blood banks and hospitals: Badhan works closely with established blood banks and hospitals to ensure the safe and efficient transfer of blood to patients in need.

Badhan operates primarily through a network of student volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to managing the organization's activities. The organization relies on donations and sponsorships to fund its operations and maintain its database. Badhan's impact is significant, contributing substantially to the availability of safe blood for transfusion in Bangladesh. Its efforts have been recognized both nationally and internationally.