At CrimsonBow Sickle Cell Initiative, our dedication to supporting individuals living with sickle cell disease in Nigeria has been the driving force behind our work since our establishment on March 1, 2015. Officially incorporated on October 27, 2016, we have consistently worked towards a singular vision – to create a comprehensive support system for those battling sickle cell disease and ultimately contribute to a world where they can live life to the fullest.
Our mission is to instil hope and enhance the overall health and well-being of individuals with sickle cell disease. We do this by harnessing available resources to provide educational, emotional, financial, and medical support to those in need, while simultaneously striving to eradicate the condition. Through extensive partnerships with government bodies and stakeholders, we’ve made significant strides in managing sickle cell patients and are actively engaged in education, awareness, and advocacy efforts to eliminate this disease from future generations.
To date, we have directly impacted over 23,000 individuals and reached hundreds of thousands more through radio and television programs.
Project Empower a Warrior (PEW) is an initiative of Crimsonbow Sickle Cell Initiative to provide unwavering support and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with sickle cell disease. Our commitment is crystal clear: empower patients and their families by offering a comprehensive array of resources and invaluable tools.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that casts a shadow over thousands of lives each year. With approximately 150,000 babies born with this condition annually, the challenges are substantial. Tragically, only about half of these newborns celebrate their 5th birthday, and those who do continue to confront profound difficulties as they journey into adulthood.
Many individuals living with sickle cell disease grapple with formidable financial challenges stemming from the exorbitant costs of treatment, frequent hospital admissions, and the overarching high cost of living. PEW emerges as a beacon of hope in this landscape. We are steadfast in our commitment to equip these resilient warriors with financial grants, valuable capacity-building opportunities, and inspirational talks designed to amplify their earning potential and fortify their resilience.
This year, with immense pride, we present PEW 2.0, themed “Adapt and Thrive: Building Resilience in the New Economy.” This dynamic event promises an exhilarating business pitch session, where the top 3 entrepreneurs will receive substantial grants for their businesses: N250,000, N150,000, and N100,000 respectively. Furthermore, we extend our support through micro-grants of N25,000 to 10 well-deserving individuals, along with an array of consolation gifts.
Join us on September 23rd, 2023, virtually (as we are at full capacity for physical attendance) by visiting our YouTube live stream at https://youtube.com/live/mltgT9_B90E?feature=share, as we adapt, thrive and build resilience in the new economy, taking us one step closer to eradicating sickle cell disease from our communities. Together, we can empower warriors to face their challenges head-on.
Stay connected with us and get live updates on all our social media handles. To learn more about what we do and to support our mission, reach out to us at contact@crimsonbowsci.org. This year’s PEW 2.0 is proudly sponsored by Xcene Research, FSDH Merchant Bank, EDC Nigeria (Member of the Ecobank Group). Our partners on this event are Bella Naija, Cedar Business Hub, Isheda Natural Skincare, Lagos Food Bank and ModMedia.
