For more than 14 years, SCHAF has organized awareness walks, screening outreaches, fundraising events, and educational programs across Nigeria to advance sickle cell advocacy and care.
Health AssemblyAn educational session on medicines and their roles in Sickle Cell Disease management, facilitated by Dr. Olayinka Kotila of the University of Ibadan at the Public Health Lecture Theatre beside Virology, opposite UBA, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
OutreachOur flagship outreach of the year. SCHAF distributes free medication, medical supplies, and care packages directly to sickle cell warriors and their families — a day built around dignity, practical relief, and community celebration.
ScreeningMobile screening teams visit communities across Oyo State offering free hemoglobin electrophoresis, on-site counseling, and follow-up guidance so families understand their genotype before major life decisions.
SupportA dedicated space for mothers and caregivers of sickle cell warriors. Share experiences, learn coping strategies, and connect with SCHAF's patient support team and fellow families who understand the journey.
AwarenessSCHAF's annual World Sickle Cell Day community rally unites patients, families, healthcare workers, and advocates in Ibadan for awareness, solidarity, and a visible call to action across surrounding communities.
TrainingSCHAF equips NYSC corps members across Oyo State with accurate genotype education and SCD awareness tools so they can carry life-saving knowledge into schools, workplaces, and communities during their service year.
EducationOur landmark secondary school program reaches students before marriage and family planning decisions. Interactive sessions explain genotype compatibility in clear, age-appropriate language that sticks.
TrainingNurses and community health workers receive hands-on training on SCHAF's leg ulcer management protocol — moving from guesswork to evidence-based care that measurably improves outcomes for SCD patients.
AwarenessA public awareness walk through Ibadan bringing sickle cell visibility to streets and neighbourhoods — reducing stigma, inviting conversation, and connecting attendees to SCHAF's year-round screening and support programs.