United Nations staff in Bor, Jonglei State, recently marked United Nations Day with a blood donation drive at Bor State Hospital and an outreach programme at St. Andrew’s High School. The events focused on saving lives, empowering young people, and promoting peaceful communities. The blood donation campaign aimed to address critical blood shortages at the hospital, where a lack of a dedicated blood bank hinders timely emergency medical care.
Dr. David Tor Biar, Acting Medical Director at Bor State Hospital, highlighted the importance of voluntary blood donation. He noted that the absence of a blood bank leaves the facility without readily available blood for patients in need. The hospital faces significant challenges in providing life-saving medical interventions due to the shortage of blood. Dr. Biar emphasised the urgent need for voluntary blood donation to support medical care.
As part of the celebrations, UN staff visited St. Andrew’s High School, engaging students through career guidance, personal experiences, and messages of resilience. The staff encouraged students to remain in school, pursue their ambitions, and contribute positively to South Sudan’s future. The school outreach addressed issues affecting young people, including early and forced marriage and substance abuse.
The discussions at St. Andrew’s High School highlighted the importance of protecting children, promoting informed decision-making, and creating opportunities for young people to realise their full potential. The UN staff’s engagement with students aimed to inspire and motivate them to take an active role in building a peaceful future for South Sudan.
Mohamed Satti, Head of the World Food Programme’s Bor Field Office, said the activities reflected the United Nations’ commitment to supporting local communities and inspiring hope among young people. He emphasised that engaging directly with students was essential to encouraging young people to contribute to the country’s development.
The UN’s activities in Bor demonstrated its broader commitment to humanitarian service, community engagement, and youth empowerment. The blood donation drive and educational outreach showed how collective action can address immediate community needs while contributing to long-term development. The UN family in Bor reaffirmed the values of solidarity, volunteerism, and community service.
Through the blood donation drive and educational outreach, the UN staff in Bor marked United Nations Day with practical initiatives aimed at saving lives, inspiring the next generation, and fostering peaceful coexistence. The events showcased the UN’s role in promoting community service, volunteerism, and humanitarian assistance in South Sudan.
Key points
- UN staff in Bor, South Sudan, marked UN Day with a blood donation drive and student outreach to address critical blood shortages and empower young people.
- The events highlighted the UN’s commitment to supporting local communities, promoting peaceful communities, and inspiring hope among young people.
- The activities demonstrated the UN’s role in humanitarian service, community engagement, and youth empowerment in South Sudan.
