Turkish Red Crescent blood drives expand nationwide 2026

Timeline

1. 9 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Turkish Red Crescent Blood Donation Campaign Draws Wide Support Across Turkey

   Turkish Red Crescent’s blood‑donation drives in Küçükçekmece and Samsun attracted officials, drivers and citizens, highlighting that one unit of blood can treat three patients and will continue nationwide.

2. 22 days ago

   [HEALTH] 7 sources

   Turkish Red Crescent Launches Neighborhood Blood Donation Drive in Seyhan

   The Turkish Red Crescent started the “Mahallenin Gücü” campaign in Seyhan, coordinating with local muhtars and officials to boost voluntary blood donations across neighborhoods.

3. 26 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Turkey conducts blood donation drives in Samsun and Istanbul to offset summer shortage

   Blood drives in Samsun and Istanbul, backed by the Turkish Red Crescent, aim to counter summer donation drops, offering incentives and urging civic participation.

4. 28 days ago

   [HEALTH] 4 sources

   Bağcılar District Launches Three-Day Blood Donation Campaign

   Bağcılar District held a three‑day blood donation drive with the Turkish Red Crescent, featuring Governor Abdullah Uçgun and local officials urging regular donations to keep blood banks stocked.

5. 29 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Turkish Red Crescent honors long-time blood donors

   Two Turkish Red Crescent donors – Nizamettin Aktaş (35 donations) and Hasan Çırak (47 donations) – were honored for decades of regular blood donations.

6. about 1 month ago

   [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

   Turkish Red Crescent chief visits Rohingya camps in Bangladesh

   Turkish Red Crescent President Fatma Meriç Yılmaz visited Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, inspected Rohingya refugee aid, met officials and signed a digital cash‑support agreement.

7. about 2 months ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Turkish Red Crescent Opens Hacı Nail Taşkın Blood Center in Bafra

   On 20 June 2026 the Turkish Red Crescent opened the Hacı Nail Taşkın Blood Donation Center in Bafra, funded by local businessmen and attended by regional officials, to serve patients in the area.

8. about 2 months ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Turkish Red Crescent blood‑donation drive sees strong turnout in Sarıkamış

   The Turkish Red Crescent held a day‑long blood‑donation drive in Sarıkamış, attracting many volunteers, offering gifts, and boosting blood supplies; officials plan future events.

9. about 2 months ago

   [HEALTH] 10 sources

   Turkish Red Crescent records 1.2 million blood units collected in first five months

   Turkish Red Crescent reported 1.246 million blood units collected in the first five months of 2023, driven by 1.198 million regular donors (21% aged 18‑24) and backed by education campaigns, stem‑cell and new‑c

10. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Turkish Red Crescent celebrates 158th anniversary with national awards ceremony

    President Erdoğan and local officials marked the Turkish Red Crescent’s 158th anniversary, honoring its humanitarian legacy and ongoing disaster‑relief work.

11. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Turkish Red Crescent Marks 158th Anniversary with Nationwide Ceremonies

    Turkish Red Crescent marked its 158th anniversary with a presidential ceremony, new service building in Kayseri, and a wreath ceremony in Akşehir, highlighting its extensive humanitarian work.

12. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Turkish Red Crescent volunteers receive first‑aid training in Erzincan

    On 5 June 2026, Erzincan health officials trained Turkish Red Crescent volunteers in basic first aid and emergency response to boost disaster readiness.

13. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkish Red Crescent Law Proposal Passes in Parliament

    Turkey's parliament approved a law giving the Turkish Red Crescent procurement exemptions, direct SGK blood payments, staff cash compensation and oversight provisions.

14. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Bartın officials donate sacrificial animals to Turkish Red Crescent

    Bartın officials donated sacrificial animals to the Turkish Red Crescent under a national charity campaign, urging wider public participation.

15. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Turkish Red Crescent enables Qurbani donations to Gaza and 30 nations

    Turkish Red Crescent offers installment Qurbani donations, pricing at 17,250 TL domestically and 6,350 TL abroad, to reach Gaza and 30 other countries.

16. 3 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Turkish Parliament Receives Draft Law Expanding Turkish Red Crescent Powers

    Turkey’s AKP submits a law expanding the Red Crescent’s duties, procurement exemptions, data access and humanitarian authority.

17. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Turkish Red Crescent introduces 4‑installment Qurbani donation option

    Turkish Red Crescent lets donors pay Qurbani fees in up to four installments, with prices set at 17,250 TL domestically and 6,350 TL abroad for 2026.

18. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources

    Turkish Red Crescent and SOS Çocukköyü launch Eid al‑Adha donation drives

    Turkish Red Crescent and SOS Çocukköyü launch Eid al‑Adha donation campaigns supporting families and children in Turkey and abroad.