From the field
Real moments from our outreach, news from our programmes and events you can join.
Field StoryTASIWA and MCAN educated religious teachers and pastors on Sickle Cell Disease to strengthen community awareness, promote informed decisions, and improve support for individuals and families affected by the condition.
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UpdateTASIWA educates students about Sickle Cell Disease to dispel myths, promote early genotype testing and informed reproductive decisions, and encourage understanding and support for people living with SCD. This education also empowers young people to become awareness ambassadors, reduce stigma, and build inclusive communities where sickle cell warriors are treated with dignity and respect.
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Field StoryEmpowering Over 1,000 Students with Sickle Cell Disease Awareness at Angelina Mabula Secondary School
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Field StoryTASIWA reached over 1,000 students at Lukobe Secondary School in Ilemela, Mwanza, with education on Sickle Cell Disease. The initiative aimed to dispel myths, encourage early genotype testing and informed decisions, and empower students to support classmates living with SCD.
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Field StoryTASIWA Reaches Over 8,000 People with Sickle Cell Awareness During Nane Nane 2023
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Field StoryTASIWA promotes Sickle Cell Disease awareness among young people to improve understanding of its hereditary nature and encourage genotype testing and genetic counselling. This knowledge empowers youth to make informed reproductive decisions, helping reduce the risk of having children affected by SCD and fostering a more informed generation.
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Field StoryUnderstanding Sickle Cell Disease: Symptoms, Testing, and Early Care
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EventTASIWA participated in the two-day Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) Annual General Meeting, presenting on “Overcoming Sickle Cell Disease: The Role of NGOs.” The meeting provided an opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals, learn from research and scientific presentations, and strengthen collaboration in SCD care and awareness.
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UpdateThe engagement aimed to strengthen understanding among Members of Parliament and advocate for supportive policies and legislation that promote access to healthcare, inclusive education, and equal employment opportunities for people living with SCD.
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