KUWAIT: As part of its year-long efforts to support health and humanitarian initiatives under the umbrella of its social responsibility and ESG program, Burgan Bank organized its annual blood drive at its headquarters for its employees and their families, in cooperation with the Central Blood Bank – Blood Transfusion Administration Services. The campaign aimed to raise awareness of the importance of regular blood donation and encourage a culture of giving back, especially when it comes to efforts that can save the lives of others.
On this occasion, Zahra Boarki, Senior Manager – Internal Communication at Burgan Bank, stated: “In line with Burgan Bank’s unwavering commitment to social responsibility and its role in supporting sustainable national initiatives, we continue to organize our annual blood drive in cooperation with the Central Blood Bank, reinforcing our healthcare system’s strategic blood reserve and ensuring its readiness to meet patients’ needs, especially in emergencies.
“Our ongoing commitment to this campaign and others reflects our firm belief that, as a proactive and responsible corporate citizen, the bank’s role goes beyond providing banking services to include supporting community initiatives aimed at making a tangible positive impact on the lives of members of society. We continue to seek to support vital sectors and industries, including the healthcare sector in line with Kuwait Vision 2035.” She also added: “We are proud of the large turnout and wide engagement at this year’s blood donation campaign.
Throughout this campaign, we focused on promoting a culture of giving among employees and cementing their role as active partners in supporting the healthcare sector. We believe that involving employees in such initiatives reflects the bank’s commitment to give back to the community and reinforces a sense of teamwork within the workplace, contributing to building a sustainable corporate culture that begins with the employee and extends to the community.”
The campaign is part of a year-long series of community efforts and initiatives organized by Burgan Bank, reaffirming its role as a proactive partner in supporting sustainable development goals and a key contributor to national efforts in the areas of health, education, environment, and more. With this campaign, the bank renews its invitation to all members of society and institutions to embrace the culture of regular blood donation, given its significant impact in saving the lives of thousands of patients and those in need of blood.
