Global Blood Fund

Global Need

On whole, the safest blood donors are those who donate voluntarily without being forced or paid. Safer still are volunteers who become repeat givers.

According to the World Health Organization, over 50% of the blood collected in developing countries comes from donors who are paid to donate or who are designated family/replacement donors. This type of donor has a higher risk of diseases like HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis, that can be passed through blood transfusion.

The Global Blood Fund works with blood collectors in developing countries to help them recruit and retain safe voluntary donors. To do this, GBF supplies equipment and resources that enhance the individual's donation experience and support the agency's recruitment, tracking, education, and motivational efforts.

Global Blood Fund
1001 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405.297.5657