About Us
Raising Hope International Friends (RHIF) is a locally registered indigenous non-profit organization that was founded in 2016
with head offices in Ntinda, Kampala district in Uganda.
RHIF was established to respond to the high prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda and beyond.
In doing so, we aim at contributing to awareness raising and educating the public on sickle cell disease.
RHIF supports and contributes immensely to improve the quality of life of people living with sickle cell disease across the country.
RHIF continues to advance care and treatment by supporting research and advocating with the government on behalf of its constituents.
RHIF also liaises with community agencies and stakeholders to bring more awareness to the disease.
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Our Vision
We envision a generation free of Sickle Cell Disease where all affected persons is holistically empowered to reach their full potential
Our Mission
To eliminate the effects of the sickle cell disease through the advancement of advocacy, research and policy development;
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Our Achievements
- Through the home based sickle cell care approach, over 25 fathers have been trained and empowered to provide care and support for their children. The provision of home based care skills has increased confidence and enabled fathers to strengthen their family bond.
- Over 460,000 people have been educated and informed about sickle cell disease since inception in 2016 through social media, media houses, awareness events and medical outreaches we have continued to host.
- Ensured quality and effective sickle cell awareness and advocacy for the past 5 years. Organized a sickle cell marathon in Eastern region - Jinja City in 2020 and sickle cell awareness walk, soccer gala in Buyende District in 2021 as well participated in a number or virtual conferences and webinars.
- Screened over 5,400 individuals, registered 900 sickle cell patients and 595 Sickle cell Traits/carriers of the gene. Different warriors have been linked to the hospitals that provide the sickle cell services
- Livelihood initiatives like tailoring, farming, hand crafts, among others to 50 sickle cell Families in Buyende District and 20 of these now operate their own businesses.
- Incorporated 3 Sickle cell clinics for accessibility of comprehensive, specialized and affordable Sickle cell services. Monthly sickle cell medication is often given to warriors