Helping a Brave Sickle Cell Warrior * GAP

Helping a Brave Sickle Cell Warrior

Recently, a young woman lnamed Chidera, iving with sickle cell anemia reached out to GAP International for help. She is an orphan with only her sister to support her, and she was struggling to afford the medications and blood transfusions she desperately needed.

Understanding her situation, we stepped in and provided 85,000 naira to cover her medical expenses, ensuring she could get her drugs and a vital blood transfusion.

Chidera in a hospital bed waiting for blood transfusion

This act of support not only gave her relief but also showed her she’s not alone in her fight. Her courage inspires us, and her story reminds us of the importance of lending a helping hand to those in need.

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of many others like her. Let’s keep spreading hope.

Drugs bought courtesy of GAP International

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Nov 15, 2024Blog, Life Experiences, Projects

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GAP Editor

GAP International is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NG0) established in January 2015 and registered in Nigeria with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in May 2022. GAP International is also registered with the UK Companies Houses for England and Wales in January 2021 as a Community Interest Company. It works with relevant government ministries, departments, agencies and various relevant networks of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria and United Kingdom.

VISION: A community where all disadvantaged and isolated young people, particularly single mothers/fathers and their children live an improved life and achieve their full potential.

MISSION: To assist single teenage parents in navigating through challenges of poverty, ill-health, abandonment and other socio-cultural, religious and economic challenges facing them.