On 23^rd January 2022, on the occasion of Haldi Kumkum at JCI Nagpur, MOHAN Foundation in association with Transplants – Help The Poor Foundation conducted a sensitization programme on Organ Donation for the members of Divas Group of Nagpur.

Mrs. Richa Gupta (President of Divas Group) requested MOHAN Foundation to conduct an awareness session on organ donation for the members of Divas Group, Nagpur. This session was organized by JCI Nagpur.

Ms. Prarthana Dwivedi began her session by explaining MOHAN Foundation and its activities.

She discussed the following topics on organ donation

1. What is organ and tissue donation
2. Types of Death- Brain death and Circulatory death
3. How does State Authorization Committee allocate organs?
4. Eye and skin donation can be even done at home.
5. Importance of donor card.
6. MOHAN Foundation helpline number was introduced to the audience.

After the session, participants asked the below questions:

1. What is the process of brain steam death certification?
2. Can unclaimed bodies be used for study and research purpose?

 The session was interactive and informative. 38 members participated in this session. We would like to thank Mrs. Richa Gupta for inviting us and supporting the cause of Organ Donation.