On March 10, 2026, SRDF – MOHAN Foundation conducted an awareness session at Women’s Working Hostel, Sector 24, with the objective of educating residents about the importance, process, and impact of organ donation. The session aimed to dispel myths, encourage informed decision-making, and promote a culture of compassion and social responsibility among working women.

The session was attended by approximately 40 residents of the hostel, including professionals from diverse fields such as education, healthcare, IT, and administration. Hostel staff also participated, making the event inclusive and interactive

Mrs. Preeti Gupta initiated the session by introducing MF-SRDF and MOHAN Foundation alongwith its mission and vision. She, then, addressed the importance of organ donation as a gift of life. 

A comprehensive scope on organ donation was covered through following articles:

• The concept of organ and tissue donation and impact of the lifesaving were highlighted.
• The status of Organ Donation in India and its requirement vs donation rates.
• The statistics of India against other countries was compared and within the Indian state was discussed.  Besides that, opt out policy was touched upon for further clarity.
• The light was shed on the terms live related – live unrelated.
• The differences between natural death, brain death, and a coma state were explained.
• The challenge was to dispel the myths in regard to organ donation were taken care of by providing factual information to the volunteers.
• Real life stories of an organ transplant were shared.
• Importance of carrying a Donor card and steps to pledge for organ donation. All were encouraged to have a word with their families.

After that, the session became two way with questions pouring in. Their curiosity was satisfactorily addressed.

The awareness session successfully achieved its objective of sensitizing working women about organ donation. It fostered a spirit of empathy and responsibility, encouraging participants to consider organ donation as a noble act that can save lives. The hostel management expressed interest in organizing similar sessions periodically to keep the momentum alive.

MF-SRDF – MOHAN Foundation extended heartfelt gratitude to Resident Manager of the hostel for their assistance and providing the opportunity to conduct this meaningful session.