Shamsudeen Usman Sickle Cell Foundation
Shamsudeen Usman Sickle Cell Foundation
A world where sickle cell warriors thrive, free from stigma, pains and limitations.
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a collective name for a series of serious inherited chronic conditions of sickle hemoglobin that can affect all systems of the body. It is one of the most common genetic conditions in the world and affects around 2-3% of the 210 million Nigerians in the double (SS) and (SC) forms.
To change sickle cell narratives and conditions positively through care, support, counselling and community engagement for inclusivity, innovative research and medical advancement.
We offer a full spectrum of services—from genotype screening and counseling to routine medical consultations—ensuring that individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease receive personalized and compassionate support.
We are dedicated to raising awareness and combating the stigma surrounding sickle cell disease. Through community engagement and advocacy, we work to improve policies and access to healthcare for all sickle cell warriors.
Our foundation provides educational scholarships, empowerment programs, and skills development opportunities, enabling individuals with sickle cell disease to thrive in their academic, professional, and personal lives.
We invest in advanced medical and demographic research to contribute to innovative treatments and better care for sickle cell patients, working toward a future with improved health outcomes and quality of life for all.
All our programs, projects, and activities are open for your sponsorships, partnerships, grants support, in-kind donations, and other forms of donation. Whether big or small, we do not take your finances lightly and pledge ourselves to the ethics of accountability and transparency
