Ivorian youth leading the fight against blood shortages.

We turn youth engagement into action so blood is available when and where it is needed most.

Blood shortages cost lives.

Around 2010, Côte d’Ivoire was only able to meet about 54% of its annual blood needs.

Behind that figure were delayed treatments, medical emergencies, families forced to search for blood at the last minute, and countless tragedies.

While major progress has been made over the years, the need for blood remains constant, and maintaining a stable blood supply still depends on regular donor mobilization.

That is why File l’Espoir exists: to help ensure blood is available before emergencies happen.

Who are we?

File l’Espoir is an Ivorian organization founded in 2022 to help address blood shortages in Côte d’Ivoire.

We bring together committed young leaders and a large network of volunteers aged 18 to 35 who inform, raise awareness, and mobilize communities so blood donation becomes part of everyday civic culture.

Based in Abidjan, we work alongside universities, local communities, healthcare actors, and institutional partners to bring blood drives closer to people and engage a new generation of regular donors.

How we act

Turning engagement into sustainable impact.

File l’Espoir operates through four complementary approaches that help turn awareness into real donor action.

Awareness

Raising awareness and addressing misconceptions through educational and community-driven campaigns.

Engage

Training and mobilizing a new generation ready to take action.

Organize

Organizing mobile blood drives with our partners in universities, companies, neighborhoods, and communities.

Collaborate

Building institutional and private partnerships to strengthen and sustain our impact.

Our Impact

Engaged young volunteers and donors

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lives saved

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Video: "For Those Who Keep Hope Alive"

“Before I was introduced to blood donation, I thought it was mostly for adults, not for young people like me. Then I realized that everyone has a role to play. A single donation can save up to three lives. Giving blood means giving a part of yourself so that someone else can continue to live. It is a powerful act of civic engagement with a direct and concrete impact. Once I understood that, donating blood became obvious to me. Because when you know you can help save lives, staying indifferent is no longer an option.”

Ozoua Séri, Threader of hope

(Donor and Ambassador)

What Our Partners Say

Partnering with File l’Espoir was a natural fit for KCA because we share the same belief: putting people at the heart of every action. Since 2022, we have seen their work go far beyond blood drives. File l’Espoir helps build a true culture of solidarity and long-term impact. We have been inspired by the team’s commitment, professionalism, and ability to turn engagement into meaningful action. For us, this partnership carries real purpose and long-term value.”

Franck-Maleek Diamat-Dubois

Founding President, KCA"

“I discovered File l’Espoir in its early days through a strong desire to contribute to blood donation awareness efforts. Throughout our collaboration, I witnessed the team’s dedication to informing communities and organizing blood drives. Through its work on the ground, File l’Espoir helps strengthen donor mobilization and supports efforts to improve blood availability. Their determination and community engagement contribute directly to saving lives.”

Dr Meat Arlette

Former Head of the CNTS-CI, Cocody branch