Voluntary blood donation at HaUI: Nurturing compassion, saving lives

Continuing its noble tradition of humanitarian spirit while underscoring the pioneering role and social responsibility of today’s youth, the Youth Union of Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), in collaboration with the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, organized the voluntary blood donation day “Rainbow of Compassion 2025” on September 23, 2025, at HaUI’s Campus 3 in Ninh Binh.

Dr. Nguyen Van Thien, Vice Rector of Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI); Mr. Tran Manh Quan, Deputy Director of the Center for National Defense and Security Education; Mr. Do Minh Hien, Secretary of the HaUI Youth Union; and Ms. Tran Thi Huong Giang, President of the HaUI Student Union, attended the voluntary blood donation day ‘Rainbow of Compassion 2025 held at Ninh Binh Campus

The event carried profound humanitarian significance, embodying the compassion and social responsibility of today’s youth. It was especially remarkable for the enthusiastic involvement of freshmen from Cohort 20, many of whom took part in this noble endeavor for the very first time.

Demonstrating exemplary commitment and humanitarian spirit, Dr. Nguyen Van Thien, Vice Rector of Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI), personally donated blood at the event

Voluntary blood donation has long been recognized as a national priority, strongly promoted under the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 43/2000/QĐ-TTg dated April 7, 2000, on mobilizing and encouraging voluntary blood donation. Upholding this mission, ‘Rainbow of Compassion 2025’ not only made a vital contribution to saving lives but also emerged as a highlight in HaUI’s activities to welcome the new academic year, offering students a meaningful platform to express compassion, empathy, and social responsibility.

In the early morning, hundreds of students assembled at Campus 3 in a disciplined and orderly manner, registering with a sense of anticipation and resolve. The collaborative support of HaUI Youth Union volunteers and medical staff from the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion provided attentive guidance and thoughtful care. Their presence not only eased the initial apprehensions of participants but also created an atmosphere of reassurance and confidence throughout the process.

For many freshmen of Cohort 20, most of whom were experiencing life away from home for the first time, the decision to donate blood was both a courageous undertaking and a meaningful milestone in their personal development. Their reflections revealed enduring truths: that courage can overcome fear, that even the smallest gesture may carry life-saving significance, and that the act of sharing is at once profoundly simple and deeply transformative.

Hoang Anh Duong, a student of Business Administration, shared: “Starting university is like entering a new chapter, and I believe blood donation is one of the first ways to show the responsibility of a young adult to the community. This is not just an individual’s action but the collective duty of our entire generation.”

Nguyen Thi Thu, an Accounting student, expressed: “Honestly, I was very afraid of needles. My heart was pounding when I sat in the chair, but thanks to the encouragement of the volunteers, I was able to overcome it. When it was done, I felt like I had accomplished something extraordinary. I realized that courage can conquer even my greatest fear.”

Tran Tuan Khoi, a Software Engineering student, noted: “I didn’t think too much, I just believed that my small action could help someone in need. Holding the blood donation certificate in my hands, I felt an indescribable sense of pride and fulfillment.”

Truong Thi Nguyet Mai, a student of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, shared: ‘I once thought that blood donation was something frightening and complicated. Yet after experiencing it, I realized how simple it truly is. This experience has shown me that sharing is far easier than I imagined, and it has encouraged me to continue donating in the future.

Accounting students To Thi Thu Hien and Le Thi My Hanh shared that their initial motivation was partly curiosity and the desire to try something meaningful. However, the experience revealed to them a different side of themselves, showing that they could be braver and more responsible than they had imagined.

With more than 500 units of blood collected, ‘Rainbow of Compassion 2025’ at HaUI’s Ninh Binh Campus affirmed its profound influence on the student community. The event also reflected the steadfast commitment of the University leadership to cultivating an educational environment founded on humanitarian values. Through innovative communication initiatives such as website features, social media campaigns, and thematic seminars on the importance of blood donation, the program effectively raised awareness and inspired wide-ranging participation among students.