Worldwide, more than 34 million Red Cross and Red Crescent donors choose to give blood every year in exchange only for the satisfaction of knowing they may save a life.
By establishing innovative partnerships, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, along with partners like the World Health Organization and national health ministries are working toward 100 percent voluntary blood donation as a means to ensure universal access to safe blood.
While this is not an easy task, the Nicaraguan Red Cross’ National Blood Service Program has been able to achieve this over the past six years. Today, they are responsible for the collection, processing and distribution of voluntary blood donation products for the entire country.