WHO ARE THE ORGAMITES?

A team of life-saving organs found in each one of us, the Orgamites are also known as the ‘mighty organs’ because they represent the organs most needed for donation and transplantation.

Through an ever-growing range of fun, educational resources (geared toward children from ages 5 to 11) the Orgamites are on a mission to inspire and equip more students, teachers and families everywhere to talk more about organ donation and to take better care of their health, each other, and our world.

OUR STORY STARTS WITH TEACHERS

If you’re a teacher, you’re already a hero in our books. But did you know that your class is full of undercover superheroes? Hiding in plain sight, every one of your students possesses a set of incredible organs. These magnificent parts not only keep them alive and healthy – but could save other lives one day too. The problem is – hardly any schools teach this!

As the only kids organ donation, health and wellbeing education program of its kind, the Orgamites are here to change all that – breathing new life and lightness into kids’ awareness and appreciation of their health and organs.

“I wish something like this had been available when I was going through my transplant. It would have been so helpful for me to use with my daughter and for her teachers at school as well.I truly believe in the value of this program, not only for families that are going through it, but for everyone in general. It would be wonderful for it to be available to all schools as a resource.”

- Alyson, Liver Transplant Recipient, Newfoundland, Canada

The Orgamites are a fun and educational way to teach kids about the importance of their health through organ donation. The characters are engaging and relatable, and the lesson plans and activities are fantastic. A must-have for any teacher!"

- Avril Johnston, Year 1 Teacher

Far from turning into a heavy discussion, my kids loved learning a little more about organ donation and transplantations—I suspect the fun Orgamites characters had a lot to do with this! We talked about how amazing our bodies and organs are, and how clever medical advancements now allow so many more people a second chance at life. They were thrilled to hear about my choices regarding organ donation, and happy that they could voice their own decisions too.”

- Julie Williams, mum of five

The worst possible time to make a decision about organ donation is in the ICU. We need to take the decision away from that environment and bring it to the classroom, giving kids the opportunity to openly learn about and discuss saving lives through organ donation. Educating young people is the way to change the world. After all, important movements always start with younger generations.”

- Dr. William Wall, Transplant Surgeon, London Health Science Centre

WHY TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT ORGAN DONATION?

Education is key to addressing young people’s concerns about organ and tissue donation. It can help them feel empowered to talk about donation with their families and equip them to make informed choices in the future.

That’s where teachers (and parents) come in. Together with our tried-and-tested educational resources, you can help us turn back the tide, one class and conversation at a time.

HOW THE ORGAMITES WERE INTRODUCED TO CANADA

I had a voice and a classroom, but l didn’t have the resources. I wanted to share my son’s story with my class on Green Shirt Day to encourage family discussions about registering as an organ and tissue donor. But when I went looking for elementary-level educational materials about organ donation, at that time I couldn’t find any, until one day I discovered a global program called the Orgamites. So, here we are!

I believe it’s important to teach kids about citizenship and altruism. Organ donation is not just about death, it’s part of a medical treatment. Let’s treat it the same way as the topic of blood donation; the idea of giving and helping other people.

– Bernie Boulet, Grade 2 teacher and mom of Logan Boulet

Educating children about their organs and how to keep healthy was an unexpected highlight of the term! The lessons and resources provided by the Orgamites went beyond simply providing information, they offered inspiration, light-hearted fun and loads of opportunities for meaningful discussions.”

- Gregory Hex, Year 3 Teacher

I never thought a program could make such a difference, but the Orgamites have. They've taught my children the importance of kindness, health, and giving, in a way that's both fun and impactful."

- Priya Patel, mum of two

Directly affected by the devastating impact of a family member in need of a transplant, at a very young age I decided to become a scientist. Today, I am here to use my voice and skills to support one of the most exciting and heart-warming projects I have ever encountered, the Orgamites! Education, compassion and generosity are taught through this educational program, to make our world better for us and our children!”

- Dr. Eva Tsaousidou, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

TEACHER-CREATED CONTENT YOU CAN TRUST!

At Orgamites, we take great pride in offering reliable and top-quality educational content, crafted by human beings just like you – experienced educators and healthcare professionals. We firmly believe that there is no substitute for human knowledge, reasoning, and empathy when it comes to creating educational resources for the classroom.

WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO AND WHY WE DO IT

The Orgamites program was created in 2012 by Roydon Turner in the United Kingdom before being formalised in 2016. The program is managed by the Community Interest Company, All Good Co.

Committed to changing the world, we aim to shift the focus from only those waiting for an organ to everyone who has organs!

After all, this is an issue that affects us all. All Good Co. takes a pragmatic approach to altruism by prioritising effectiveness and measurable impact, ensuring that every effort made has a real impact on the communities it serves.

All Good Co. promotes sharing resources among poorer communities to keep Orgamites affordable and accessible for all teachers. This approach ensures the best value for everyone and helps make Orgamites self-sufficient.

We also explore commercial media and products through mainstream platforms to generate revenue for the program’s sustainability.

With more partners, volunteers, patrons and sponsors, we can create a truly sustainable and affordable learning program for teachers worldwide. Find out how you can join us in our life-saving mission!

“The Orgamites are an invaluable health tool which is child-friendly and gently introduces the topic of organ donation. The focus on the individual organs through cute Orgamites characters not only ties into the National Curriculum, but allows children to understand the function of organs and their interrelationship.”

- Kate Lewis, Teacher and mum of James, recipient of a heart donation at the age of 6

“It’s rare to find parenting resources that are both fun and informative for our kids. The Orgamites are both, and they got us talking as a family about some really important topics we’d never talked about before."

- Natasha Swift, mum of two kids

“This is a real miracle for Greek society and it's happening now; we didn't have to wait for 100 years. Roydon Turner and his team are excellent health partners, and we are looking forward to working with them more over the coming years to see a positive change in Greek society."

- Alexandros Morellas, Health Program Manager, Onassis Foundation