Est. in Hope · Built on Strength

Fighting Sickle Cell, Saving Lives Together.

The Obi Ogbonnia Sickle Cell Foundation champions awareness, research, and life-changing support for warriors and families affected by Sickle Cell Disease across Nigeria and beyond.

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Trusted by 500+ warriors & families
across Nigeria and the diaspora

Warriors Supported
500+
Lives touched & counting
Active Programs
6 Initiatives
Health · Digital · Food · Awareness
Our Vision
Zero
Pain Crisis
For every warrior
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Obi Light Ogbonnia, Founder of OOSCF — a 51-year sickle cell warrior
Obi Light Ogbonnia
Founder & 51-Year Warrior
Our Story

Defying the Odds:
A 51-Year Journey

In the heart of Nigeria, where stigma often weighs heavier than the disease itself, Obi Ogbonnia stands as a beacon of resilience. At 51, he has defied the odds as a sickle cell warrior — in a nation where many rarely survive past their teens.

"I refused to let my condition define my destiny. No one should endure this alone."

Childhood brought isolation — relatives hid him during visits, parents forbade playdates, and schools hesitated to enrol him. Yet Obi held firm. At 19, surviving a near-fatal crisis, he made a vow. Decades later, that vow became the Obi Ogbonnia Sickle Cell Foundation — offering free genetic counselling, emergency medical funds, digital skills training, and nationwide awareness campaigns that have reached thousands of warriors and families.

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What We Do

Our Programs

Six transformative programs addressing the holistic needs of sickle cell warriors — from healthcare access and economic empowerment to awareness, nutrition, and community voice. All aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

OOSCF Health Insurance Premium — healthcare access for sickle cell warriors
SDG 10 & 17

Health Insurance Premium

Providing life-saving health coverage — medications, blood transfusions, and emergency care for warriors and their families.

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OOSCF Food Assurance Program — nutrition for sickle cell warriors
SDG 2 & 3

Food Assurance Program

Delivering nutrient-dense meals and sickle cell-friendly dietary education to improve treatment outcomes for warriors and caregivers.

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OOSCF Digital Skills Literacy Program
SDG 1 & 8

Digital Skills Literacy Program

Empowering warriors with coding, data analysis, design, and remote work skills to achieve economic independence from home.

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OOSCF Self-Care Awareness Program
SDG 3 & 17

Self-Care Awareness Program

Training warriors and families in crisis prevention, pain management, and holistic wellbeing strategies — transforming fear into confidence.

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SDG 3 & 10

Secret Santa

A heartwarming seasonal gifting initiative that ensures no sickle cell warrior feels forgotten — bringing joy and community solidarity.

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SDG 3 & 17

The Painful Truth Podcast

A bold, community-driven audio platform amplifying warrior stories, breaking stigma, and sparking national conversations about sickle cell disease.

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UN Alignment

Our SDG Commitments

Passionately aligned with 6 UN Sustainable Development Goals — because ending sickle cell suffering is inseparable from building a just and equitable world by 2030.

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 1
No Poverty

Reduce medical poverty by connecting 10,000 families to health insurance — eliminating catastrophic out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

Progress to 2030 Target2.5%
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 2
Zero Hunger

Provide 1 million nutrient-dense meals annually to warriors, ensuring 90% of beneficiaries show improved haemoglobin levels.

Progress to 2030 Target1.25%
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 3
Good Health & Well-Being

Reduce under-18 sickle cell mortality by 50% through 80% hydroxyurea therapy coverage and universal access to emergency transfusions.

Progress to 2030 Target5%
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 8
Decent Work & Economic Growth

Train 5,000 warriors in entrepreneurship and digital skills, targeting a 60% employment rate and 30% household income increase.

Progress to 2030 Target0.5%
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities

Deploy 50 mobile clinics to remote areas, ensuring 70% of beneficiaries are from underserved regions with a 90% care equity satisfaction rate.

Progress to 2030 Target0.5%
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals

Secure 50 strategic government, corporate, and NGO partnerships — including WHO — leveraging $5M in collaborative funding for scalable impact.

Progress to 2030 Target10%
Make a Difference

Support a Cause

Every contribution — no matter the size — directly transforms a warrior's life. Choose the cause that speaks to your heart.

Health Insurance Support

Provide life-saving health coverage for warriors battling chronic pain, ensuring access to medications, blood transfusions, and emergency care.

📊 Reduces preventable deaths by 60%

Blood Bank Trust Fund

Secure safe, timely blood transfusions — a vital lifeline during crises. Stocks blood banks, funds testing, and transports blood to remote clinics.

📊 Protects 200+ patients annually

Digital Skills Literacy Fund

Empower warriors with tech skills to break poverty cycles — coding, design, business, data analysis, and remote work opportunities.

📊 Trains 100+ youths annually

Warrior-King Emergency Response

Act as a first responder during life-threatening crises — acute pain episodes, organ failure — with the speed that saves lives.

📊 Cuts response time by 75%

Helping Hands & Give A Meal

Deliver nutritious meals, monthly food packs, vitamins, and supplements to malnourished warriors and vulnerable families nationwide.

📊 Shields 500+ households from hunger

Giving Tuesday — Join Globally

Amplify year-end generosity every Tuesday. Doubles outreach capacity, funding clinics, education, and crisis care through matching grants.

📊 Funds 360° support for 1,000+ warriors

Sponsor Data-to-Give

Bridge the digital divide by sponsoring mobile data for warriors in remote communities — enabling telemedicine, e-learning, and OOSCF support access.

📊 Connects underserved warriors digitally
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Sickle Cell Warrior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Campaign
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Sickle Cell Warrior
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Campaign

Warriors deserve equitable care regardless of background. Our DEI Campaign fights to make this a reality — funding anti-stigma education, equitable healthcare access, workplace inclusion training, advocacy, community outreach, and research.

  • Anti-Stigma Education — Workshops and school programmes to dispel myths and foster acceptance
  • Equitable Healthcare Access — Subsidised specialist care, pain management, and genetic counselling
  • Workplace Inclusion Training — Partner with employers on flexible hours and emergency care access policies
  • Advocacy & Policy Reform — Lobbying for laws ensuring Warriors' rights and equitable health funding
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Corporate Partnership

Partner With Us.
Transform Lives. Build a Legacy of Hope.

In Nigeria, over 150,000 children are born with sickle cell disease annually — and 70% do not survive past their fifth birthday. Your organisation's CSR investment can change that. Align purpose with progress and join OOSCF in building a measurable, reportable social legacy.

150KAnnual SCD Births in Nigeria
70%Die Before Age 5 Without Care
6 SDGsDirectly Impacted by Your Gift
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Get Involved

Be the Change Our Warriors Need

Your voice — and your time — directly transforms lives. Whether you bring medical expertise, digital skills, or simply a compassionate heart, there is a place for you in the OOSCF community.

Tell Us About Yourself

Share your background, qualifications, experience, and areas of interest to kickstart the onboarding process.

Verify Your Identity (KYV)

We conduct a secure "Know Your Volunteer" process to verify your details and issue your volunteer support code.

Get Assigned a Cause

Based on your skills and passion, we place you in a program where your efforts create the greatest impact.

🎤 Conference Opportunities 🏅 Advocacy Recognition 🤝 Community Connections 📝 Reference Letters 🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 🎁 Branded Items
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Buy-to-Give

How I Beat The Sickle Cell Pain

Every purchase equals three copies — one for you, one for a warrior, and a third whose proceeds directly fund our causes. Support the community. Own a story of extraordinary resilience.

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Yours to keep
Copy 2
For a warrior
Copy 3
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Voices of Hope

Giving Hope Every Day

"My pain birthed a purpose. Now, let our collective strength turn survival into triumph. Every warrior deserves a chance to thrive — together, we can rewrite their stories."

— Obi Ogbonnia, Founder, OOSCF
★★★★★

"Before OOSCF, I felt completely alone in my pain. Now, with their health insurance, I receive regular treatments and I'm studying to become a nurse. They gave me a future!"

Adaobi John
Adaobi John
Warrior — Age 22
★★★★★

"The digital skills program taught me to code. I now freelance online and earn my own income. OOSCF turned my limitations into opportunities I never imagined possible."

Chike Benson
Chike Benson
Warrior — Age 28
★★★★★

"OOSCF's workshops taught me how to properly manage my son's crises. We are no longer gripped by fear — we are empowered with knowledge and a community that truly cares."

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Mrs. Adebayo
Caregiver — Mother
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"I donate because every child deserves quality care. OOSCF's transparency consistently shows that my contributions are genuinely saving lives. That accountability is rare and deeply respected."

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Dr. Amina Yusuf
Donor — Individual
Knowledge Hub

From Our Blog

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Introducing The Painful Truth: A Bold Voice for the Sickle Cell Community

We are calling on corporate sponsors, philanthropic organisations, and kind-hearted individuals to partner with us in keeping this podcast alive and accessible.

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Understanding Sickle Cell Disease: A Lifelong Battle for Survival and Hope

SCD disproportionately affects people of African, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern descent. In Nigeria alone, 150,000 children are born with this condition every year.

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Join the OOSCF Warrior Registry

Are you a sickle cell warrior, caregiver, or medical professional? Register on the OOSCF platform to access support services, connect with your community, and be counted in Nigeria's most comprehensive sickle cell database.

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What's On

Upcoming Events

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June
World Sickle Cell Day
Annual
Awareness Campaign

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day — OOSCF Community March & Screening

Abuja, Nigeria — Nationwide
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Giving Tuesday — Weekly Global Giving Day for Warriors

Global — Online
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Outreach
Community Outreach

Free Genotype Screening & Sickle Cell Awareness Outreach Drive

Multiple States, Nigeria
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Take Action Today

Every Action You Take
Saves a Warrior's Life.

Whether you donate, volunteer, partner, register, or simply share — your involvement creates a ripple of hope across Nigeria's sickle cell community. The time to act is now.

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Healthcare Partners

Our Trusted Partners

Working alongside leading healthcare institutions to deliver quality care and meaningful support for sickle cell warriors across Nigeria.

FCT Health Insurance Scheme
ProHealth International
IFEBI
Nigeria Patients Federation for Health (NPFH)
Sickle Cell Care Center (SCCC)
Beulah Foundation
Sickle Cell Aid Foundation (SCAF)
Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN)
World Patients Alliance
Children and families supported by OOSCF through the Giving Tuesday global giving day challenge
Global Giving Day
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₦5.2M raised Goal: ₦12M

Give a Tuesday
to Save a Life

Join the global #GivingTuesday movement and channel the world's generosity toward Nigeria's sickle cell warriors. Every naira, dollar, or pound donated today funds health insurance, medication, screening, and education for a warrior who desperately needs your support.

3,400+ Warriors Supported
18 States Reached
43% Goal Reached
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