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Turkish Red Crescent expands humanitarian and blood drives

Overview

In early 2026, the Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) launched a massive Qurbani donation campaign for Eid al‑Adha, offering installment options for domestic, Gaza/Palestine, and international recipients across 30 countries. Following this, the Turkish Parliament approved a law expanding Kızılay’s mandate in disaster management, logistics, and humanitarian mediation, granting the organization procurement exemptions and new authorities in blood component payments.

Throughout the year, Kızılay has focused on institutional growth and capacity building. This included celebrating its 158th anniversary with high-level ceremonies, providing first-aid training for volunteers in Erzincan, and inaugurating the Hacı Nail Taşkın Blood Donation Center in Bafra. Internationally, Kızılay's leadership inspected humanitarian operations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.

On the domestic front, blood collection remains a primary focus. Despite seasonal summer shortages, the organization has conducted numerous mobile drives. In August 2026, the Bafra branch collaborated with the Bafra Metal Artisans Chamber at the Kızılırmak Industrial Site. Hurşit Tulum, President of the Bafra Metal Artisans Chamber, noted that being proactive helps ensure availability for community members, while Şerafettin Şahin, Head of the Bafra Branch, emphasized that “One blood donation saves three lives.”

In September 2026, Kızılay released data for the first eight months of the year, reporting a total of 2,074,440 units of blood collected. The organization noted a 7.7% increase in collections during the June-August period compared to the previous year, a growth attributed largely to young donors. Data showed the highest donation rates among 20-year-olds, with female donor participation rising to 14.47%. Additionally, the Tunceli Branch held a ceremony to honor regular donors with medals, recognizing individuals such as Serdar Çetindağ, who received a silver medal following his 26th donation.

Entities

Turkish Red Crescent · Ahmet Çolak · Karapınar · Bafra Metal Artisans Chamber · Tunceli

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Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Tunceli Red Crescent honors regular blood donors with medals

    The Turkish Red Crescent Tunceli Branch awarded medals to over 20 regular blood donors to recognize their consistent life-saving contributions.

  2. 11 days ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Turkish Red Crescent reports blood donation trends for 2026

    The Turkish Red Crescent reported 2,074,440 blood units collected in the first eight months of 2026, noting a rise in summer donations and high participation from 20-year-old donors.

  3. 30 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    AK Parti Adana and Turkish Red Crescent hold blood donation campaign

    The AK Parti Adana Provincial Presidency and the Turkish Red Crescent held a blood donation campaign in Adana to promote community solidarity and support life-saving medical needs.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Karapınar blood donation campaign collects 322 units

    The Turkish Red Crescent collected 322 units of blood during a five-day campaign in Karapınar, Konya, and honored regular donors with bronze, silver, and gold medals.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Kırklareli blood donation campaign launched by Turkish Red Crescent

    The Turkish Red Crescent launched a blood donation campaign in Kırklareli, collaborating with local leaders to boost blood stocks and community solidarity through the ‘1 Blood 3 Lives’ initiative.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Bafra tradespeople support blood donation campaign

    Tradespeople and citizens in Bafra, Turkey, participated in a successful blood donation campaign organized by the Turkish Red Crescent and the Bafra Metal Artisans Chamber.

  7. about 2 months 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.

  8. 2 months 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.

  9. 2 months 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.

  10. 3 months 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.

  11. 3 months 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.

  12. 3 months 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.

  13. 3 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.

  14. 3 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.

  15. 3 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

  16. 3 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.

  17. 4 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.

  18. 4 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.

  19. 4 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.

  20. 4 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.

  21. 4 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.

  22. 4 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.

  23. 5 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.

  24. 5 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.

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