To commemorate its 41st anniversary, the Student Nature Lovers Association of the Faculty of Agriculture UGM (Plantagama) organized a social activity in the form of a blood donation drive. The event took place on Tuesday, 27 May, 2025, at the AGLC Building, Faculty of Agriculture UGM, in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) Sleman Regency.
Blood donation has become a yearly tradition for Plantagama in celebrating its anniversary. This year, the activity carried the spirit of humanity and compassion, warmly welcomed by students and the academic community. Afita Rismawati, Chair of Plantagama’s 41st Lustrum Committee and a 2024 Soil Science student, revealed that 33 participants had registered, with more joining on the spot.
“We hope this blood donation activity can truly benefit those in need. Through this program, we also hope Plantagama will continue to be remembered not only as an organization that cares about nature but also about people,” Afita said with enthusiasm.
The initiative was also well received by the PMI Sleman team. Agus Wiranto, one of the PMI team members, expressed his appreciation for the collaboration, noting that activities like this are not just social actions but also an important part of building character and instilling humanitarian values in students.
“Blood donation is a real expression of care. It’s a lesson that cannot be learned only in the classroom. Through humanitarian acts like this, students learn to be sensitive and empathetic human beings,” Agus explained.
He also offered some advice to prospective donors to ensure a safe and comfortable donation process. “Before donating, it’s important to get enough sleep, avoid staying up late, and drink plenty of water. Most importantly, bring a genuine sense of social responsibility, because the blood we donate can mean so much to others,” he added.
Through this event, Plantagama not only celebrated its 41st anniversary as a nature-loving organization but also reaffirmed its active role in fostering empathy and social awareness among its members and the wider community. At its core, the message of this event is simple yet powerful:
“One drop of blood can become a lifeline for those in need. Blood donation is a true form of sharing life.”
This blood donation initiative also contributes directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly: SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being; SDG 4: Quality Education; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions; and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Author : Muhamad Fathan Mubina
Editor : Desi Utami
Documentation : Media Faperta