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Blood drives, genotype testing, fellowships, and celebrations — connect with fellow warriors, learn from experts, and be part of the movement.

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Blood Drive

Voluntary Blood Donation Drive

A lifesaving blood donation drive for sickle cell warriors. Open to all medically fit donors aged 18+ (min. 50kg). The process is quick, safe, and takes about 30 minutes.

November 21, 2026
All day
EKSUTH Blood Bank, Ado-Ekiti
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Fellowship

Sickle Cell Action Community Health Fellowship

A fellowship for passionate young leaders aged 18–25 — students, professionals, and community advocates. Gain training & certification, mentorship, and recognition as a Community Health Fellow.

Rolling applications
3-month program
Ekiti State
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Recent highlights

A look back at 2026.

2nd Annual Sickle Cell Warrior Party & Medical OutreachOutreach
January 3, 2026Civil Service Commission Hall, Ado-Ekiti

2nd Annual Sickle Cell Warrior Party & Medical Outreach

Medical outreach, care packages, food items, and insecticide-treated nets — celebrating and supporting warriors.

O.A Initiative Physical Office LaunchMilestone
January 3, 2026Ado-Ekiti

O.A Initiative Physical Office Launch

From vision to reality — our first physical office opened, with free genotype testing for the first 50 attendees.

“Know Your Genotype” Training of TrainersTraining
January 17, 2026Suite 1, No. 66 Bank Road, Ado-Ekiti

“Know Your Genotype” Training of Trainers

Equipping advocates to lead the fight against sickle cell disease. Supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund.

Free Genotype Testing OutreachGenotype Testing
February 6, 2026Odo-oro High School, Ikole-Ekiti

Free Genotype Testing Outreach

Free genotype testing in the community, in collaboration with SCACH Ikole Chapter.

National Youth Policy Review (South-West Zone)Advocacy
February 20–21, 2026Akure

National Youth Policy Review (South-West Zone)

Represented OA Initiative, advocating SCD referral centres, research, and youth participation in policy.

World Blood Donor Day Drive — with NBSABlood Drive
June 10, 2026FUOYE Main Auditorium, Oye-Ekiti

World Blood Donor Day Drive — with NBSA

Our first-ever partnership with the National Blood Transfusion Service Agency. Theme: “One Drop of Humanity.”

Celebrate Life Festival Blood DriveBlood Drive
2026Odua Hall, EKSU

Celebrate Life Festival Blood Drive

A festival of blood donation, free health tests, and community — being a hero for sickle cell warriors.

SCD Awareness & Genotype Testing CampaignCampaign
2026with SCACH BOUESTI Chapter

SCD Awareness & Genotype Testing Campaign

Educating, testing, and making impact — because knowledge saves lives and testing prevents regrets.

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