Space For Sickle
We know that small acts of kindness can have a big impact. That's why at the Fit to Achieve Foundation, every action we take - no matter how small - moves us closer to achieving our goals. We believe that by bringing essential items like food, clothes, and medicine to communities in need, we make a real difference in people's lives.
We want to encourage everyone to participate in our mission, and that is why we incentivise travelers to take part in our charity work. By bringing items into Nigeria during their travels, tourists not only enjoy their trip but also contribute to our cause.
How It Works
Choose your items and make some space
Travel to
Nigeria
Contact on arrival one of our
volunteers
Fit to achieve will transport your donated items
Warrior recieves items and it changes their life
If you live in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Europe and other parts of the world and would like to take a suitcase of donations to support economically deprived children who are poorly and suffer from sickle cell, this is your opportunity to make an impact in the world!
Space for Sickle allows travellers like you to make a lasting impact in the local communities at your travel destination. Fit to Achieve Sickle Cell Foundation are focusing on improving lives of children who live in rural parts of the Federal Capital City in Abuja, Nigeria as a primary destination.
If you save just a few (minimum of 2) kilograms of space in your suitcase and take supplies for the health projects we support, you will be making a priceless impact in the lives of our local children and their families.
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If you are visiting Abuja whether for business or leisure and would like to support this initiative, please click here to see what supplies are needed for our projects. Download List.
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For up-to-date guidance on the most needed items, please email fittoachieveuk@gmail.com.
How it works – Its simple…
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Choose from the needs list here and purchase or donate existing items worth 2kg or more.
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Pack your suitcase leaving some space for sickle!
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When you arrive Abuja, at your own convenience, please call or WhatsApp FTA on +2348164442810 or email us on fittoachieveuk@gmail.com and our coordinators will arrange to meet you to pick up the items.
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We will provide the children and young people with the items you have donated based on their immediate ad urgent needs.
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Testimonials and stories will be posted on our website and Instagram page so you can see the impact you have made in these children’s lives.
FTA launched Space for Sickle in March 2024, with Rachel being our first traveller donor. See the impact she made in the lives of two of FTA’s children
Use available space in your luggage to provide supplies to communities you visit. For 5 pounds (2.27 kilos), you can bring one of the following:
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Health/Personal Grooming: Bars of Soap, deodorants, and toothbrushes, bath and face towels, menstrual pads, combs, cotton wool, vaseline, sun creams, under-wear between 3-19 years old, deet cream or anti-mosquito sprays.
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General School Supplies: Book bags, college-ruled paper or note books, dry-erase markers, erasers, handheld pencil sharpeners, markers, pens.
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Household Items: Bath towels, bedding, light blankets, linens, mosquito nets, cutlery sets, food storage, lunch boxes, water bottles, flasks, hot water bottles.
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Clothing: Activewear, Adult and Children’s Clothing for Tropical Weather, Bags, Beachwear, Footwear, Hats, Jewellery, Nightwear, Sportswear, Swimwear, and Wallets, New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes.
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First Aid/Health: Band-Aids and Large Diapers (Large or Extra Large), plasters, general first aid kits.
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Educational Games/Toys: Puzzles, Small Cars, and New and Gently Loved Stuffed Animals/Soft Toys.
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Nutrition: Food supplements of vitamins, health snacks for school, baby food. If you are in town, you can also donate fresh fruits, vegetables and water.
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Anything else you feel will support either children, young people or their parents and families! All donations are welcome.
