The Associação Humanitária de Dadores de Sangue da Póvoa de Varzim is a humanitarian association founded on 8 July 2005 to promote voluntary, altruistic blood donation and strengthen solidarity among citizens. Its main work is encouraging people to register as donors and make blood donation a regular practice, helping support patients who need blood and providing assistance in medical emergencies. The association collaborates with official bodies to promote and develop scheduled and special blood donation campaigns.

It shares information about collection dates, including monthly schedules and annual calendars, to help donors find opportunities to give. Its website also offers guidance on why donating blood matters, answers to common questions, and information about the insurance covering donors and prospective donors for civil liability and personal accidents. News, community updates, and educational content highlight the ongoing need for donors and the importance of maintaining blood supplies.

Through these activities, the association connects local volunteers with donation initiatives and supports the wider effort to meet patients’ needs