Sickle Cell Champions Alliance Uganda

Registered NGO Impact-Focused

Our Genesis

From Local Clinics to a Regional Alliance.

It began in the health centers of Akitenino Cell, Lira City West. Our founders saw beyond clinical charts—they witnessed the silent struggles of warriors fighting Sickle Cell Disease across the Lango sub-region.

What started as a commitment to service soon crystallized into a mission. We realized that medical care alone wasn't enough; we needed a grassroots movement that prioritized clinical diagnostics and vocational empowerment.

"We didn't just find a gap in the healthcare system; we found a calling to fill it with hope and clinical excellence."

The SCCAU Leadership Executive Team & Co-Founders

20,000+

Babies Born with Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda Yearly.

The Silent Crisis

Why Every Warrior Counts

In Northern Uganda, Sickle Cell Disease is a daily battle for the next breath.

The Need for Diagnostics

Early screening and professional counseling are the first steps to saving lives in the Lango and Acholi regions.

Vocational Empowerment

Beyond health, we empower survivors with skills to lead independent and resilient lives.

Awareness Raising

We work to increase understanding and reduce stigma surrounding Sickle Cell Disease.

Our Core Foundation

The Pillars of Our Purpose

Our Vision

A society where every person affected by Sickle Cell Disease lives an empowered, healthy, and stigma-free life.

Our Mission

To champion the fight against SCD through awareness, advocacy, clinical diagnostics, and vocational empowerment.

Core Values

Clinical Excellence
Vocational Growth
100% Transparency

Strategic Partnerships

We invite medical institutions and innovators to help us scale clinical diagnostics across Uganda.

Become a Partner

85%

Direct Impact

Of every donation goes directly into our field projects in Northern Uganda.

15+

Target Districts

In our 5-year roadmap to scale from Lira City West to a National Alliance.

100%

Survivor Led

Driven by young health workers and warriors who understand the journey first-hand.

Our Leadership

The Visionaries Behind the Alliance

A team of dedicated health professionals and advocates leading the charge against Sickle Cell in Uganda.

Medical Clinical Officer; A strategic visionary dedicated to scaling clinical excellence and sustainable community impact.

Ongol Ivan

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Medical Clinical Officer; He plans and runs our projects ensuring seamless integration between clinical protocols and field implementation.

Ebu Eric Omiji

Program Coordinator & Co-Founder

Medical Clinical Officer; Records are crucial in Medicine. Emmanuel ensures that all documentation is maintained with meticulous attention to detail.

Okwir Emmanuel Samuel

Secretary

Medical Clinical Officer — Petra is a trusted professional managing resources to ensure maximum direct investment into project implementation.

Adongo Petra Tracy

Finance

Community Psychologist; A compassionate specialist providing vital psychosocial support and resilience-building for Warriors and their families.

Otim Aaron

Counselor

Medical Clinical Officer — A compelling communicator translating complicated clinical concepts into accessible narratives for community engagement.

Oyom Aaron Justine

Public Relations Officer & Co-founder

Professional Counselor — He is our strong arm in Amolatar District, ensuring that our clinical services reach the most remote communities.

Ecir Favio

Counselor & Community Engagement Officer - Amolatar District

Medical Clinical Officer — Our dedicated representative in Apac District, ensuring that our clinical services are accessible to all.

Ongom Geoffrey

Community Engagement Officer - Apac District

The 5-Year Journey

Our Roadmap to 2030

A strategic plan to scale our impact from Northern Uganda to the entire nation.

2025

Foundation & Launch

Official registration on 04 Nov 2025 in Akitenino Cell, Lira City West, establishing our HQ.

2027

Clinical Integration

Setting up early screening centers and training health workers across the Lango sub-region.

2029

Regional Expansion

Extending outreach to the Acholi sub-region and launching mobile clinic units for remote villages.

2030

National Alliance

Fully established national presence with a unified policy advocacy platform and nationwide survivor networks.

Accountability

Legal Registration & Status

SCCAU is a fully registered community-based organization in Uganda, operating under the guidelines of the Lira City Council.

Reg No: LCC/CBO/2025/11/04
HQ: Akitenino Cell, Lira City West
Jurisdiction: Lango Sub-region / National

Integrity

Financial Transparency

We believe in radical transparency. Every shilling donated is tracked to ensure maximum impact for warriors.

Project Funding 85%

Only 15% goes to administrative costs—ensuring 85% reaches our field projects directly.