Comprehensive Programs Built Over 14 Years

For over a decade, SCHAF has implemented integrated programs designed to address Sickle Cell Disease from prevention to long-term care.

Our programs are designed with patients and families at the center, ensuring comprehensive support at every stage.

SCHAF volunteers at a community outreach program

Programs by Pillar

Every initiative maps to one of our four pillars: awareness, care, advocacy, and research.

Educating Communities

Awareness

Educating communities, schools, and institutions about SCD, genetic inheritance, and prevention.

Awareness & Advocacy

We conduct comprehensive awareness campaigns across schools, communities, religious centers, and workplaces to educate people about Sickle Cell Disease, its genetic nature, and the importance of early detection.

  • School-based education programs
  • Community awareness rallies
  • Media campaigns and partnerships
  • Policy advocacy initiatives
  • Healthcare worker training

Care Services

Care

Providing emotional, medical, and financial support to individuals and families living with SCD.

Patient Support

We provide holistic support to patients and their families, addressing medical, emotional, and financial challenges that come with managing Sickle Cell Disease daily.

  • Medical bill assistance
  • Medication support programs
  • Psychological counseling
  • Nutritional guidance
  • Emergency crisis support

Screening & Diagnosis

Our screening programs offer accessible and affordable testing to identify carriers and affected individuals early, enabling timely intervention and informed family planning decisions.

  • Free community screening events
  • Newborn screening partnerships
  • Genotype testing services
  • Pre-marital counseling
  • Result interpretation & counseling

Advancing Knowledge

Advocacy

Collaborating with global institutions on SCD research and pushing for policy change.

Research & Innovation

We partner with academic institutions and research centers to advance understanding of SCD and develop better treatment approaches.

  • Genetic research studies
  • Treatment efficacy research
  • Healthcare delivery research
  • Publication of findings
  • International collaborations

Building Evidence

Research

Advancing SCD knowledge through research partnerships, data, and evidence-led policy work.

Research Partnerships

We collaborate with researchers, clinicians, community partners, and institutions to improve SCD prevention, care delivery, and long-term outcomes.

  • International collaborations
  • Community health research
  • Warrior outcome tracking
  • Family and caregiver insights
  • Evidence-led policy recommendations