Project Report
| Jul 29, 2026
Help 2,341 Rural Nigerian kids to test Genotype
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Addressing the students about Blood Group/Genotype
Progress Update
Since launching this project on GlobalGiving, we have focused on preparing the foundation needed for safe and organised delivery.
Although we have not yet received enough donations to begin the testing phase, the project continues to move forward through community engagement, planning, volunteer mobilisation and awareness activities.
We chose to complete the necessary groundwork before conducting tests. This approach will help us protect children, maintain testing standards and manage follow-up support responsibly.
Progress Made So Far
During this reporting period, we achieved the following:
- Initiated discussions with schools in Oke-Ose and Oke-Oyi communities.
- Introduced the project to school leaders and community stakeholders.
- Began identifying eligible children and potential beneficiary groups.
- Developed a phased delivery plan for community sensitisation, registration, testing and referral.
- Assessed the required genotype and blood-group testing materials.
- Identified transport, staffing and other fieldwork needs.
- Engaged potential volunteers and local coordinators.
- Started informal awareness discussions on genotype testing, sickle cell disease and the value of knowing a child’s health status early.
These steps have improved our readiness and will allow the team to begin field activities more quickly once the required funds become available.
Current Challenge
Funding remains the main challenge.
The project has not yet received enough donations through GlobalGiving to fund the first testing phase. We therefore cannot currently procure testing materials, transport trained personnel or conduct the planned school-based testing activities.
We are also careful not to conduct tests without the resources needed for proper documentation, counselling, referral and follow-up.
Why the Project Remains Urgent
Many children in the target communities still lack access to genotype and blood-group testing.
Without early testing, families may remain unaware of their children’s genotype status. This can limit informed health decisions and delay support for children who may be living with sickle cell disease.
Engagement from schools and community stakeholders confirms that the need remains.
Our Next Steps
During the next reporting period, we plan to:
- Increase the project’s visibility through digital campaigns and community networks.
- Approach individual donors, businesses and health partners.
- Explore grant and sponsorship opportunities.
- Formalise volunteer and school participation.
- Prepare beneficiary registration and consent materials.
- Begin the first manageable testing phase once enough funding is secured to deliver it safely and completely.
The first phase will focus on a smaller group of children if the available funding cannot support the full project target. Lessons from this phase will guide future testing activities and help demonstrate the project’s value to potential supporters.
How Donations Will Help
Every contribution brings the project closer to the first day of testing.
Donations will help us:
- Purchase genotype and blood-group testing materials.
- Transport trained personnel and equipment to participating schools.
- Provide community awareness and pre-testing information.
- Record and communicate results responsibly.
- Refer children and families who may require further medical support.
The project is planned, community engagement has started, and the delivery team is being prepared. The next step is to secure the resources required to move from readiness to testing.
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