JAAI organizes Blood Donation Camps every year on the occasion of the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola on 31st July. The Blood Donation Drive is a Signature Event of JAAI
Many Jesuit Alumni Associations across India joined hands in the JAAIs National Program. The “Blood Donation Drive” was kick started on Gandhi Jayanti, the 2nd October, 2011. The basic concept was to have a common activity carried out by all the alumni associations across India. And of doing something nationally under the JAAI umbrella on a regular yearly basis. This is probably the first time that Jesuit alumni organizations across India have acted as one for a very noble cause.
The Number of donors, blood units collected and media coverage were performance indicators which were monitored locally. At the National level the priority focus was to popularize blood donation for saving a life. The other national objective which emerged was to make this a permanent feature in the JAAI’s annual national calendar
Vision
To build a compassionate and life-affirming alumni movement across India that ensures safe, voluntary blood availability for all, inspired by Jesuit values of faith, justice, and service to humanity.
Mission
To mobilize Jesuit alumni, students, institutions, and communities across India to participate in an annual, coordinated blood donation drive that saves lives, promotes a culture of selfless service, and strengthens national healthcare support systems.