Disaster Response Nigeria Project #77451

Keep 500 Sick Kids Alive in Crisis-Hit Communities

by GoGreen Environmental Health Sustainability Initiatives

Project Report | Jul 23, 2026
Help us Stop Stigmatization of Sickle Cell Kids I

By Elizabeth Elachi | Project Leader

Dear partners,

One of the most painful forms of stigmatization sickle cell children face happens in the very place they go for help — the hospital. Many families report that when they arrive at emergency rooms during a crisis, their children are not prioritized. Some health workers assume they are “frequent visitors,” or that their pain is exaggerated. Others simply do not understand the urgency of sickle cell complications.

This lack of attention often leads to delayed treatment, longer crises, and avoidable suffering. Parents describe waiting for hours while their child struggles with severe pain, fever, or breathing difficulty. Over time, these experiences create fear and mistrust of the healthcare system.

Your support helps us advocate for better treatment, provide access to preventive care, and reduce the number of emergency visits where stigmatization often occurs. Every donation helps us ensure sickle cell children receive the respect and timely care they deserve.

Thank you for standing with them.

Links:

Sickle cell: I didn't know I had the disease - BBC Africa

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Jul 20, 2026
Help our Sickle Cell Kids Better Fight Malaria

By Elizabeth Elachi | Project Leader

Dear partners,

Malaria is a serious illness for any child, but for children living with sickle cell disease, it is far more dangerous. Their bodies respond differently to infection, and even a mild case of malaria can quickly become lifethreatening.

Children with sickle cell disease already live with chronic anemia. When malaria parasites invade the blood, they destroy red blood cells at a much faster rate. This sudden drop in hemoglobin can trigger severe fatigue, pain crises, and in many cases, emergency hospitalization. Many families describe malaria as the one illness they fear the most because it destabilizes their children so quickly.

Malaria also increases the risk of complications such as acute anemia, organ stress, and prolonged recovery periods. A child who might normally bounce back in a few days can spend weeks trying to regain strength. During this time, school attendance, daily activities, and emotional wellbeing are all affected.

Unfortunately, many sickle cell families cannot afford preventive tools such as insecticidetreated nets, malaria prophylaxis, or early diagnostic tests. Some live in rural or crisisaffected areas where malaria is common and healthcare access is limited. As a result, children often arrive at the hospital late, when the infection is already severe.

Your support helps us change this. Through this project, donations help fund hydroxyurea and essential medicines for for sickle cell children, ensuring they're strong enough to fight infections

A $25 donation helps us provide essential support to a child who is vulnerable to malaria’s effects. It ensures they receive timely care and gives them a better chance to recover without longterm setbacks.

Thank you for standing with sickle cell children. Your support helps protect them from one of the most dangerous infections they face.

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Jul 18, 2026
Help Sickle Cell Kids face school exams with courage

By Elizabeth Elachi | Project Leader

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