Recently we have added something new and deeply meaningful to our programs. On Saturday, 26th April @eejiomah Eejiomah X FTA Sickle Cell Foundation collaborated at the UBIQ Arts Centre @Ubiqhandcraftandsip2 in Abuja to host our debut art workshop for the kids. The event brought joy, creativity, and a sense of normalcy into the lives of children who too often face pain and isolation. The workshop was met with enthusiasm and heartfelt engagement and the kids described the experience as fun, uplifting, and something they will look forward to again. Using art, our aim is to help the kids we serve to express, heal, and dream. Beyond sickle cell! Thank you to our donors who continue to believe in us and invest in these kids!

Our medication program sets out to inform and help with medication awareness. Our focus is on providing warriors with information about why to take antibiotics, how to prevent malaria, the benefits of pain relief, and the importance of folic acid. We also provide guidance when to take the medication, whether it's suitable for them, and any potential side effects. Our goal is to support warriors through the next three months and help them to stay healthy and strong.

Hygiene and prevention control program in sickle cell was our first event of the year. Education continues to be our focus to empower the communities we support to live relatively healthy lives.

We believe that every person, regardless of their health condition, has the right to a quality education. Through our scholarship program, we’re helping to break down the barriers that can make this goal seem out of reach. Learn more about our projects and how you can help us support warriors on their educational journey. www.fittoachieve.org/scholarship #charity #sicklecell #scholarship

FTA Sickle Cell Foundation successfully delivered our first outreach event of 2023. In Jan, we held our food and nutrition education event for warriors and their families. We conceptualized the event by providing healthy food bags to warriors. This concept was aimed to break any access barriers to (affordable) healthy food as a result of their economic status. We taught them about the role of nutrition and food in the management of sickle cell. Our vision is to continue to support warriors living in rural and deprived communities in Nigeria to be empowered to live healthy lives.

Our initiative has provided essential resources and support to individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease across the country. These wellness packs included vital supplies such as medication, nutritional supplements, educational materials, and hygiene products, tailored to enhance the quality of life for those living with sickle cell.

We know malaria is significant trigger for sickle cell crisis. As part of our ongoing support for our children and young people, we are committed to educating them, providing aid for them and empowering them to live healthy lives! This is one program we successfully delivered for warriors in Abuja, Nigeria summer of 2021. We provided malaria prevention essentials and a food bank. The food bank was provided as a way to teach warriors about nutrition and the importance of eating healthy with sickle cell! Thanks to all who supported us to do this!

Fit to Achieve Charity is committed to advancing public health initiatives in Nigeria, including comprehensive sickle cell screening for genotype. Through our efforts, we aim to empower individuals and communities with knowledge about sickle cell disease and the importance of genetic screening. By providing accessible screening services and promoting awareness, we strive to mitigate the impact of this genetic disorder on Nigerian families.