Saving Young Lives from Sickle Stroke

Every child with Sickle Cell Disease deserves a chance. We're building awareness and community support for families across Tanzania.

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Our focus areas

The Sabrina Foundation in the community

Our Mission

What is Sickle Stroke?

Children with Sickle Cell Disease face a heightened risk of stroke. Early screening and awareness save lives. Learn the FAST warning signs.
The Sabrina Foundation awareness event

About Us

About the Foundation

A Tanzanian nonprofit supporting families affected by Sickle Cell Disease through advocacy and community programs.
Sickle Cell awareness campaign, Kigoma

Stories & Events

Patient Stories & Events

Real stories from real families, and events bringing our community together.
Community outreach, Tanzania

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How You Can Help

Donate, volunteer, or spread the word. Small actions add up to real change for affected children.
Cover of Warrior and Beyond by Aloycia Deogratias

Support us by buying our book

Warrior and Beyond follows the life of Sabrina, a young Tanzanian girl whose childhood has been shaped by Sickle Cell Disease and its complications. From an early diagnosis to two strokes and the lasting effects on her development, Sabrina's life has taken a path very different from that of many children her age.

Price per copy TZS 25,000

We deliver within Dar es Salaam. Delivery charges apply. If you are outside Dar, you can collect your copy from us.

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Patient Stories

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Imelda Florence Makoa, nine years old, Sickle Stroke warrior from Kigoma, Tanzania

Imelda Florence Makoa · 1 June 2026

Imelda's Story

At four months old, Imelda suffered a stroke. It took another fourteen months before anyone told her family why. Now nine, she carries the lasting effects every day — and still wants to be a doctor.

Sabrina Foundation — Tanzania

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