At Stanbic Bank, we view our role not only as bankers but as stewards of the community\u2019s well-being. As such, we remain dedicated to uplifting the communities in which we operate, as evidenced by our latest endeavour with the South Sudan Red Cross and the National Blood Transfusion Service.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n As a chess enthusiast, I equate the execution of the blood drive to that of a well-thought-out and strategic operation. We carefully orchestrated the blood drive at the vibrant Scenius Hub to address South Sudan’s pressing blood shortage crisis, and with a deep understanding that this initiative was not just a mere gesture, but a lifeline for those in urgent need of medical intervention.<\/p>\n The Scenius Hub, a space buzzing with youth was an ideal venue for the blood drive. Not only did it offer convenient access for participation but also served as a platform to promote awareness about the significance of blood donation, especially among young individuals. The sounds of footsteps and lively conversations at the Hub provided a backdrop for a remarkable show of unity and empathy, with the atmosphere filled with enthusiasm as people of all ages and nationalities gathered to support a cause larger than themselves. It was a harmonious act of selflessness, with each donation contributing to a critical need.<\/p>\n Within three hours, the collective generosity of the South Sudanese community shone brightly as over twenty units of blood were donated at the Stanbic Blood Drive on Saturday, 29th<\/sup> June 2024. This outpouring of support was not just a numerical figure but a testament to the profound impact that collective action can have on the lives of those in need.<\/p>\n As we reflect on the success of this blood drive, we are reminded that our journey towards creating a healthier and brighter future for South Sudan is an ongoing endeavour. Stanbic Bank remains resolute in its commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of all South Sudanese. Let us continue to move forward, one strategic move at a time, towards a future where compassion and community define our collective legacy.<\/p>\n James Luala is Head of International Development Groups and Public Sector, Stanbic Bank South Sudan<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By James Luala As an advocate for philanthropy and charitable endeavours, I believe that our existence transcends beyond our individual needs. At Stanbic Bank, we view our role not only as bankers but as stewards of the community\u2019s well-being. As such, we remain dedicated to uplifting the communities in[Read More…]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":26214,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[90,119,80,136],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commentary","category-health-2","category-national","category-sponsored-content"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stanbic1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26213"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26218,"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26213\/revisions\/26218"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/onecitizendaily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Stanbic2-300x177.jpg\")
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