Nepalese Blood Donors Association Japan is a non-religious, non-political, and non-profit organization founded in 2021 (June 14) on the auspicious occasion of WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY with the motto “Share Blood, Save Lives” to unite the Nepalese Blood Donors and conduct various programs actively and effectively related to blood donation in Japan as it is the organization of voluntary blood donors. Nepalese Blood Donors Association Japan is registered and recognized by the Japan Red Cross Society and Naha City Social Welfare Council, Okinawa.
Registration Number-58-54387(In Japan Red Cross Society )
Mission
The mission of our Organization is to save lives and promote the well-being of individuals through the selfless act of blood donation. We strive to address the critical need for a safe and reliable blood supply by mobilizing donors and raising awareness about the importance of donating blood.
Our organization is dedicated to building a strong community of blood donors, providing them with a supportive and welcoming environment, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in the donation process. With our mission at the forefront, we aim to make a positive impact on healthcare systems, empower patients in need, and ultimately contribute to a healthier and more resilient society.
Vision
The vision of our Organization is a world where no life is lost due to the unavailability of blood. We envision a society where every individual recognizes the power they hold within themselves to save lives through blood donation. Our organization aims to create a culture of compassion, where donating blood becomes a regular and voluntary act ingrained in the fabric of our communities.
We envision a seamless and efficient blood supply system that meets the needs of patients promptly, regardless of their location or circumstances. Through innovation, collaboration, and advocacy, we strive to eliminate the barriers that hinder blood donation, ensuring equitable access to safe and lifesaving blood products for all individuals in need. Ultimately, our vision is to inspire a global movement of blood donors, working together to create a world where every person has the opportunity to receive the gift of life.
Reason for forming an organization:-
After almost 2 years of living in Japan, and being a regular blood donor in Nepal I wanted to continue my blood donation in Japan too.
I thought to start blood donation in Japan and my birthday was approaching. Just before 2 days of my birthday, I googled “blood donation room near me”, and google suggested a nearby blood donation room. I picked up the address and started flowing the Google map I reached the Kumoji Blood Donation Room in Naha City, Okinawa in the early afternoon on 13th January 2021.
At that time Covid-19 was spreading very badly in the world and it was affecting badly to blood donation and blood management in the world. Just before I saw many Japanese newspapers like the Japan Times that there is a lack of blood donors in Japan due to the lockdown and blood donation event cancellations.
So before entering the blood donation room I went through the body temperature test, took a mask, satanized my hands, etc. I entered the room with full confidence, I saw some of the Japanese blood donors sitting around.
I was a bit nervous as it was a very new place for me. The Japanese staff of the donation room was surprised and looking at me in such a way that I was an attractive point in the room. As they were surprised saying “Are you a Nepalese ” I also got surprised that thinking that “Am I the first Nepalese”.Some of the staff said that it is the very first time seeing any foreigners come to donate blood here.
My Japanese language was not so good at that time and I started talking to the lady staff that I want to donate blood. I didn’t know what it is called blood donation in the Japanese Language.
I saw many pictures of donating blood in Nepal. Then they guided me and talked to me in very simple Japanese Language because there is a rule that if you do not understand Japanese Languages you can’t donate blood in Japan.
I went through some questions displayed on the tablet, the staff explained me one by one and I answered them all.
Then after I measured my body weight and went through the blood test just after 10 minutes of waiting. Everything was normal and I was more excited to donate blood.
Nurses inside the room were smiling looking after me, which gave me more confidence. I lay on the bed and the blood donation started. I asked the nurse to take my pictures of donating blood.
The blood donation room was very new for me as it was well-managed, well-equipped, and full of technology, everything in the room was new for me.
After the blood donation went out, had some free juices and biscuits, etc. After 15 minutes of rest, I left the room for my house. As soon as I reached home I started writing a post on my Facebook wall about my blood on that day.
As I posted, lots of people started commenting and messaging me with common questions like “Where to donate blood in Japan”,” Can foreigners donate blood in Japan”, How to donate blood” Bla bla, etc.
I was shocked for a while and on that, I thought that I must answer them, I must guide them as I have already donated.
The next day I took my two closest friends to the blood donation room, and we donated together.
So I thought why not start an organization, which will guide, support, and encourage the people who want to donate blood in Japan?
And then we started the Nepalese Blood Donors Association, Japan(ネパール献血者協会、日本) and started organizing Blood Drives once a week as there was a lack of blood donors due to the covid-19.