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Organ Donation Awareness Campaign Launched in British Parliament, UK

10 Jul 2019

Organ Donation Launch in Parliament, UK

Hindus, Jains and representatives from various faiths gathered in Parliament to launch an awareness campaign about the upcoming law change concerning organ donation

The meeting was chaired by Lord Gadhia

Kirit Modi, a kidney transplant recipient and Chair of the Jain and Hindu Organ Donation (JHOD) steering group

Rt Hon. Matt Hancock, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, presided over the event

Secretary Hancock applauded the support of the faith communities on this vital public health issue

Bob Blackman MP helped host the event in Parliament

Representatives of various faiths were present for the launch of the awareness campaign

Dr Neil Soneji, a BAPS volunteer, introduced the educational video prepared with the help of BAPS

The video draws upon patient testimonies and opinions from Hindu faith leaders, medical professionals and community leaders

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in London has played a leading role in dispelling faith-based misconceptions about organ donation among the British Hindu community

Yogvivek Swami conveyed Mahant Swami Maharaj's message, encouraging all Hindus to selflessly donate their organs after death to help others in need

The video explains that donating an organ is often a family decision

Prafula Shah encouraged fellow Jains to spread awareness about the organ donation campaign among her faith community

Representatives from the Hindu community endorsed the law change on organ donation

Representatives from the Jain community endorsed the law change on organ donation

Members from various communities gathered in support of the event and worthy cause