In a pioneering humanitarian initiative that reflects the values of generosity and community solidarity, 3,323 students enrolled in the Community Service and Sustainable Development course donated 4,902 units of blood during the 2024–2025 academic year to support patients with chronic illnesses and urgent medical needs.

 

The campaign, organized by the Community Service Center over three semesters, saw 2,029 students donate 2,640 units in the first semester, 728 students contribute 1,304 units in the second semester, and 566 students provide 958 units during the summer semester. These donations came from diverse student groups and communities.

 

A total of 15 hospitals and health centers across the West Bank received the blood units, including An-Najah National University Hospital, Rafidia Hospital, Thabet Thabet Hospital, Jenin Hospital, Ramallah Hospital, Salfit Hospital, Hebron Hospital, and the Central Blood Bank in Ramallah.

Through this year-round campaign, the Community Service Center seeks to address the urgent needs of patients suffering from serious conditions such as thalassemia, leukemia, cardiovascular disease, and renal disorders, while also supporting critical emergencies and complex surgeries, including those resulting from traffic accidents.

 

The initiative is carried out through the Community Service and Sustainable Development course, which is mandatory for all students. The course fosters a culture of volunteerism and instills values of social responsibility, whether through blood donation, financial support for those in need, or active participation in volunteering with local partner institutions.

 

For more than 25 years, the Center has been a vital source of blood for hospitals in the northern West Bank, consistently helping hundreds of patients meet their annual transfusion needs. This campaign stands as one of the largest of its kind, serving as a successful model of cooperation between educational institutions and the health sector in building a more cohesive and compassionate society.

 

These are not just blood units, but they are messages of hope, acts of solidarity, and lifelines extending from the university to the hearts of patients across the country.