Saving Lives,
One Connection at a Time
Through technology, advocacy, and community mobilisation, JDI is building a future where no Nigerian loses their life due to a lack of safe blood.
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Programmes driving the change.
J Blood Match
Connecting Lives Through Technology
J Blood Match is JDI's flagship digital health solution designed to address the critical shortage of safe blood in Nigeria. First launched in November 2019 at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, the platform uses intelligent matching to connect voluntary blood donors with recipients based on blood type and location—enabling faster, more efficient access to life-saving support.
J Blood Match began as an AI-powered Telegram-based solution, created to test how technology could bridge the gap between donors and recipients in real time. This initial phase allowed JDI to pilot the concept, gather user insights, and validate the need for a more scalable system. Building on lessons from this pilot, the platform evolved into a web-based solution, expanding accessibility and strengthening its ability to manage a growing network of voluntary donors. After over three years of testing, iteration, and community engagement, JDI launched the web app version in February 2023.
- Smart donor-recipient matching based on blood type & location
- Real-time notifications for urgent blood requests
- Personal donation history tracking
- Ability to record donor vitals during donation
- Achievement badges to encourage consistent voluntary donation
- 900+ registered voluntary blood donors
- 100+ successful donor-recipient matches
- Reduced response time for emergency blood needs
- Increased awareness and participation in voluntary blood donation
J Blood Match Advocacy Programme
Mobilizing Community Champions
Despite growing awareness, voluntary blood donation rates in Nigeria remain low, with many communities lacking accurate information and access to trusted platforms. Launched in 2021, the J Blood Match Advocacy Programme was designed to expand the reach and impact of J Blood Match by empowering individuals to serve as community-based advocates.
JDI adopts a train-the-advocate model, equipping volunteers with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively champion blood donation within their communities. Selected advocates undergo structured virtual training sessions covering principles of effective advocacy, the blood donation process, Nigeria's blood supply challenges, and how J Blood Match works as a solution. Participants receive a certificate of completion, recognising their role as ambassadors of lifesaving change.
- Principles and strategies of effective advocacy
- The blood donation process and its importance
- Nigeria's blood supply challenges
- How J Blood Match works as a community solution
- 140+ trained J Blood Match advocates
- Expanded awareness of voluntary blood donation across multiple networks
- Increased community-level engagement with J Blood Match
- Strengthened peer-to-peer mobilisation for donor recruitment
Blood Donation Drives
Mobilizing Communities to Save Lives
JDI organizes periodic blood donation drives to increase access to safe blood and promote a culture of voluntary, non-remunerated donation. Since 2019, these drives have served as a critical channel for mobilizing donors and supporting Nigeria's blood supply system.
JDI conducted its first blood drive in 2019 during the launch of J Blood Match, in collaboration with the National Blood Service Commission. Since then, JDI has continued to organise blood drives annually, particularly to commemorate World Blood Donor Day. Through strong partnerships with health authorities and targeted community engagement, JDI ensures that each drive is well-coordinated, impactful, and aligned with national blood safety standards.
- 100+ pints of blood collected
- Increased participation in voluntary blood donation
- Strengthened collaboration with national blood service institutions
- Improved public awareness on the importance of regular blood donation