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ABOUT US
‘Magen David Adom’, meaning Red Shield or Red Star of David, is a foundation stone of Israeli society.
Magen David Adom is Israel’s national medical emergency, disaster, ambulance and blood service. Since 2006 Magen David Adom has been officially recognised by the International Committee of the Red Cross as the national aid society of Israel.
Establishment and Growth
Magen David Adom is intrinsically woven into the fabric of Israeli society
But, it actually pre-dates the establishment of the State of Israel, having been founded by volunteers in 1930. It has been a foundation stone of Israeli society, ever since its legal status was set out in the ‘Magen David Adom Law’, passed by Israel’s Parliament (the Knesset) on July 12th 1950.
See How We Save LivesMagen David Adom’s activities include:
Responsibility for all Israel’s first aid training
Providing and maintaining Israel’s 1,716 ambulances
The collection and supply of 300,000 units of blood each year
Cooperation with the Palestinian Red Crescent
Sharing expertise internationally on dealing with mass casualty situations
Social-action projects for local communities
The Role of Magen David Adom UK
Magen David Adom UK was established primarily to assist Magen David Adom in Israel
However, Magen David Adom UK also give aid to other equivalent organisations around the world, providing urgent medical care to civilians irrespective of their nationality, religion, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or political affiliation.
Magen David Adom UK’s dedicated team, under the leadership of Daniel Burger, are all deeply committed to the cause, striving each day not only to do well at their jobs, but to consciously save lives through their work.
Alongside our nationwide network of volunteers, the UK continues to play a part in supporting Israel’s only national medical emergency service.
How We Save Lives
We support many key areas of Magen David Adom in Israel
National Emergency
Service
Magen David Adom responds to over 800,000 calls every year, at speeds not bettered anywhere in the world, saving thousands of lives.
Blood
Services
Every year Magen David Adom collects and supplies 300,000 units of blood, with one of the most advanced blood services in the world.
Red Cross
& Humanitarian
Magen David Adom serves as the Israeli Red Cross, offering humanitarian aid within Israel and abroad.
How We
Support
Magen David Adom’s fleet of 1,716 Ambulances, Mobile Intensive Care Units and Medicycles are stationed at 168 stations all over Israel.