Korean charity hosts blood drive
Under the slogan “With the Heart of a Mother”, Zahng Gil-Jah and the foundation have been holding the Worldwide Blood Drive since 2004 to help save lives that are at risk due to blood shortages in every country the foundation has standing in.
The #InternationalWeloveUFoundation recently hosted a blood drive at the SANBS Faerie Glen office.
The Korean charity organisation hosted the initiative under the “One-Two Blood Drive” campaign.
The meaning behind the name is that it is a small act of love practiced by one person, which spreads over to two people, then to four and beyond.
“This movement reflects our love towards saving more lives of our global families, through blood donations of everyone, including you and me,” said ward councillor, Shaun Wilkinson, who was in attendance.
The foundation started in Korea in the 1990s and since its opening in 2001 has garnered more than 155 000 members in 241 regions of 65 countries.
Wilkinson, who had some kind words for its founder chairperson Zahng Gil-Jah, said: “She has lived her whole life as a mother. She embraces all humankind as a global village family and has been carrying out humanitarian activities for the happiness of all. Just like a mother who lavishes her love and attention on her family, and constantly serves and sacrifices for them in the humblest position.”
Under the slogan “With the Heart of a Mother”, Gil-Jah and the foundation have been holding the Worldwide Blood Drive since 2004 to help save lives that are at risk due to blood shortages in every country the foundation has standing in.
“I want everyone in our global village family to live a life without loneliness. Regardless of country, race, ethnicity, or religion, without discrimination against the weak, disabled, women and children, I hope that every single person can live in peace and happiness, being respected not neglected,” said Gil-Jah.
In addition to addressing the low-blood stock levels, the foundation also aims to tackle other humanitarian issues including poverty, healthcare, quality education, gender equality, water and sanitation, as well as energy.
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