14 June 2009: WHO chose 14 June as the day to recognize the millions of people who save lives and improve the health of others by donating blood. The Day highlights
The annual event focuses on motivating more people to become blood donors. It demonstrates how health systems and policy-makers work to make blood transfusions safe and accessible to people worldwide.
Related links:
- World Blood Donor Day site
- Q&A: why should I donate blood?
- WHO programme on blood transfusion safety
F.U.N was born when a friend asked how he can help the United Nations? "What does the UN need most" he asked? Friends are what the UN needs most, was our answer, and it just happens to spell F.U.N. 
