Our DEI Campaign fights to make equitable healthcare a reality for every sickle cell warrior — regardless of race, income, location or background. Join us in building a more just healthcare landscape.
Sickle cell warriors face a double burden — the disease itself and the systemic inequities that deny them the care they deserve.
The Obi Ogbonnia Sickle Cell Foundation's DEI Campaign addresses the deep-rooted disparities that sickle cell warriors face globally. From inadequate healthcare access in underserved communities to discrimination in workplaces and educational institutions — our campaign drives systemic, lasting change.
Six interconnected pillars that together create a comprehensive ecosystem of equity for sickle cell warriors everywhere.
Fund workshops and school programs to dispel myths about sickle cell disease. Foster community acceptance and reduce discrimination through evidence-based education initiatives across schools, communities, and healthcare settings.
Subsidise specialised care, pain management, and genetic counselling for underserved communities. Break down financial and geographic barriers to ensure every warrior receives the care they are entitled to.
Partner with employers to create sickle cell-friendly workplace policies — including flexible hours, emergency care access, and accommodation frameworks that empower warriors to thrive professionally.
Support scholarships for young warriors to pursue vocational training or higher education. Ensuring that sickle cell disease never becomes a barrier to learning, growth and achieving one's full potential.
Lobby for laws ensuring disability rights protections and equitable health funding aligned with SDG 10. Drive national and international policy change that puts sickle cell warriors at the forefront of healthcare legislation.
Organise cultural events and storytelling platforms to amplify warrior voices and promote inclusion. Build bridges across communities, creating a powerful support network that celebrates identity and resilience.
Our campaign maps directly onto the United Nations' Global Goals framework — ensuring every initiative drives measurable, internationally recognised progress for sickle cell warriors and their communities.
Subsidising specialised care and ensuring equitable health outcomes for sickle cell warriors in underserved communities.
Scholarships and anti-stigma school programs ensure warriors can access quality education without barriers.
Policy advocacy and workplace training reduce systemic inequalities faced by sickle cell warriors globally.
Cross-sector partnerships with employers, governments, and communities multiply our campaign's reach and impact.
raised of ₦5,000,000 goal
Real stories from sickle cell warriors — voices that remind us why this fight matters.
Before OOSCF, I had to choose between buying my medication and feeding my family. The DEI campaign changed that reality — now I have access to subsidised care and a scholarship for my daughter.
The workplace training program transformed how my employer sees sickle cell disease. I no longer have to hide my condition or fear losing my job during a crisis. That is true inclusion.
The OOSCF scholarship gave me the chance to complete my degree in Biochemistry. I am now researching sickle cell treatments — turning my own battle into a weapon for others' healing.
Every naira and every dollar funds workshops, scholarships, clinical subsidies, and policy advocacy that create measurable equity for sickle cell warriors.
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Change requires more than money — it needs people. Here are three powerful ways to join the movement.
Join our team of passionate advocates, educators, and healthcare allies who give their time to create real change in communities.
Volunteer Sign-upOrganisations, hospitals, schools, and corporations can partner with OOSCF to implement DEI programs and earn recognition as sickle cell champions.
Share our campaign on social media and in your community. Awareness is the first step to equity — your voice has the power to reach the right people.
Empower warriors to thrive without fear of exclusion. Create systemic change aligned with the SDGs. Together, we build the world sickle cell warriors deserve.