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Awareness.
Support.
Opportunities.
Being Sickled Health Foundation is improving awareness, education, advocacy, and practical support for people living with sickle cell disorder across Africa
Founded in2022
Educational contentviewed by millions
Founder's storyfeatured in BBC, Punch, Premium Times & more
Internationaleducational collaborations
Why we Exist
Growing up with sickle cell meant navigating pain, stigma, misinformation, and barriers that extended far beyond healthcare. After publicly sharing founder Joy Sanni's journey in 2021, thousands of people reached out with similar experiences.
Those conversations revealed a gap that stretched far beyond awareness.
People needed
practical guidanceParents needed
trusted educational resources.Young people wanted
to feel understood.Families needed
hope.Being Sickled was created to meet those needs through education, advocacy, community, and access to reliable resources.
What We Do
Advocacy
- Public awareness
- Speaking
- Campaigns
- Media engagement
Community
- Paint Beyond Pain
- Support initiatives
- Future programs
Resources
- ShopUsefully
- Caregiver resources
- Product recommendations
- Hospital preparation
- Emergency checklist
Learning about
sickle cell should be simple
Our educational animations break complex health topics into clear, engaging lessons for everyone including patients, caregivers, schools, and healthcare professionals
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Carefully curated
essentials for life
with sickle cell
Instead of searching endlessly online, our partner store, ShopUsefully brings together products and tools that many people living with sickle cell or other chronic illnesses find genuinely useful.
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