The coordinating voice for Black, Asian, Mixed Race and Minority Ethnic transplant donation

Why does it matter?

Organ donation is the gift of an organ to someone who needs it and whose life depends on it.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about organ and tissue donation.

What about my faith?

Many people are concerned that organ donation may conflict with their religious beliefs.

My story

Read about the experiences of both who needed a transplant and those who chose to donate.

UK minorities face chronic organ donor shortage

Every year, hundreds of members of Britain’s ethnic minorities die waiting for organ transplant operations.It is because they need donors from their own ethnic groups. Though they make up 8 per cent of the population, only a tiny fraction are registered donors.

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