According to World Health Organization (WHO), only 0.01% of the population of India donates organs after death. In India, everyday, approx 22,500 people die, yet only 2 people of these would have pledged their organs before death. With an ever-increasing spectrum of diseases, organ failures and accidents, the need for voluntary organ donation is high. It is estimated that each year, approximately 2,50,000 people need a kidney, 80,000 require a liver transplant, 50,000 need a heart transplant, and a startling 1,00,000 need a cornea transplant!
Shrimad Rajchandra Organ Donation Programme is a public awareness campaign to encourage and promote deceased organ donation. Through this global initiative, we aim to bring about a positive change to the current transplant scenario by inspiring people to pledge for organ donation and bridge the huge gap between need and availability!
In the first year of its launch alone, SRLC volunteers spread awareness of this programme to over 100 corporates, educational institutions and other organisations. Several cities in India and abroad have participated in this initiative, making a global impact for the noble cause. People from over 150 cities, across 10 countries worldwide, have pledged their organs as a part of this initiative. By being an Organ Donor, you can save the lives of up to 8 individuals and save or improve the lives of up to 50 people by donating tissues and eyes.
