At present
there is a shortage of human organs, and illegal organ trading and organ thefts
occur all over the world. Most people are willing to donate their organs
after death but the problem is that we do not make our wishes known even to our
closest family and friends, which can contribute to their uncertainty in one of
life’s most difficult situations. Apart from creating uncertainty for our loved
ones, this situation also contributes to the wasteful loss of organs that could
otherwise have been used in transplantations. Another problem is that not
everyone is aware of or knows about organ donation and transplantation – that
all of us can donate our organs after our deaths. This problem is international
and affects everyone irrespective of age, gender or nationality.
With art, design and music as knowledge-bearers,
difficult questions can be addressed and thus function as bridges to vital
conversations. An artistically designed message often reaches out to many
people and can awaken interest, curiosity and the discovery of answers to
complicated and sensitive questions. It is a democratic right and obligation to
offer information and spread knowledge to all people everywhere in the world
concerning organ donation. The will of each individual must be respected.
Nobody should be forced to sell or be robbed of their organs.
Together we can promote change and encourage each other
to take a stand for organ donation. By talking to our loved ones, friends and
family, we can all make a contribution.
- Pamela Lindgren, Designer,
Master of Fine Art Degree, MFA. Founder of RECYCLE ME.
Ph.D- candidate, Division Design & Human Factors Chalmers University of Technology.
The profits from the RECYCLE ME project will go towards ground breaking research in organ donation and transplantation, an innovative field with a promising future. RECYCLE ME is donating the profit to Professor Lars-Erik Gelin Memorial Foundation for Transplant Research. www.gelinfonden.org
Ph.D- candidate, Division Design & Human Factors Chalmers University of Technology.
The profits from the RECYCLE ME project will go towards ground breaking research in organ donation and transplantation, an innovative field with a promising future. RECYCLE ME is donating the profit to Professor Lars-Erik Gelin Memorial Foundation for Transplant Research. www.gelinfonden.org
We are always looking for new
collaboration to spread knowledge about organ donation awareness.
