One Organ, One Life! (November 3-9 Organ Donation Awareness Week)

Project Objective:

Within the scope of November 3-9 Organ Donation Awareness Week, the aim was to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and to increase the level of consciousness among university students regarding the subject.

Project Subject:

Within the scope of the project, informational activities on organ donation were carried out. Through the organized webinar and campus events, the importance of organ donation, its social impacts, and awareness-raising efforts were addressed.

Project Stakeholders:

• Yeditepe University Hospitals
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Umman
• Yeditepe Medical Club
• Yeditepe Association of Medical Students

Active Project Duration / Status:

The project was carried out during the November 3-9 Organ Donation Awareness Week.

Target Community of the Project:

• University students
• University staff
• Individuals who wish to obtain information about organ donation

Needs of the Community Addressed:

The project contributed to supporting access to accurate and reliable information on organ donation, raising awareness on the subject, and disseminating consciousness-raising activities.

Project Outcomes / Achievements:

Through the webinar and campus events, information was provided to all campus stakeholders, especially university students, regarding the social importance of organ
donation, and contributions were made to awareness efforts on the subject.

In Which Institutions Does the Project Take Place?

The project was carried out at the Yeditepe University campus.