A Morning of Screening in Ilemela
Families queued from sunrise for free genotype testing. By noon, our volunteers had counselled every parent who walked through the door.
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Field stories & updates
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Sickle Cell Clubs Launch in Mwanza Secondary Schools
Students are becoming peer educators — learning the science of sickle cell disease and how to support classmates who live with it.
Read moreWorld Sickle Cell Day: Blood Drive & Community Walk
Join warriors, families and partners on 19 June for a community walk, free screening and a blood donation drive.
Read moreFrom Hospital Visits to a Small Business
Through our economic empowerment programme, a mother caring for two warriors now runs a small business that covers her children's clinic costs.
Read moreCommunity Dialogue Tackles Myths About Sickle Cell
Religious leaders, health workers and parents met to talk openly about the misconceptions and stigma surrounding sickle cell disease.
Read moreCall for Partnerships and Volunteers
TASIWA invites health development partners, institutions, volunteers and interns to join the fight against sickle cell disease.
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EventHealthcare Providers and Community Health Workers' Training
Intensive training for Healthcare Providers and Community Health Workers in Geita Region
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EventProject Stakeholders' Training
Empowering Families, Expanding Access to Health Insurance and Birth Certificates for Children Living with Sickle Cell Disease
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EventEconomic Empowerment Training
Economic Empowerment for Parents and Caregivers of Children Living with Sickle Cell Disease
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