# Organ donation awareness initiatives in France and North-Af

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/organ-donation-awareness-initiatives-in-france-and-north-af
> Updated: 2026-10-17T19:19:33.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Organ donation awareness initiatives have been launched across several countries to mark international and national donation days.

In France, efforts to mark World Organ Donation and Transplantation Day focus on encouraging citizens to discuss donation preferences with family members. While France operates under a presumption of donation for all adults, medical teams frequently encounter opposition from grieving relatives. To address the fact that relatives oppose donation in approximately 40% of cases due to a lack of prior discussion, the AMFE has introduced new tools, such as illustrated cards, to facilitate these conversations.

In North Africa, similar regional campaigns have commenced. In Fez, Morocco, the ‘I am a donor’ campaign utilizes theatrical performances and medical discussions to educate the public on the legal and humanitarian aspects of transplantation. In Ben Arous, Tunisia, the theme ‘Your gift is life, your donation is hope’ was used to mark National Organ Donation Day through health workshops and screenings. Tunisian officials highlighted advancements in transplant medicine and the importance of specialized medical teams in the country’s progress.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Organ donation awareness campaigns launched in Morocco and Tunisia

Organ donation awareness campaigns have launched in Fez, Morocco, and Ben Arous, Tunisia, to promote the medical and humanitarian importance of transplantation and increase donor registration.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/organ-donation-awareness-campaigns-launched-in-morocco-and-tunisia

### 2026-10-16: Organ donation awareness initiatives launched in France

On World Organ Donation Day, French health organizations are urging citizens to discuss organ donation wishes with relatives to ensure legal presumptions are respected and to increase transplant success.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/organ-donation-awareness-initiatives-launched-in-france

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