Enlight The Weak

At St Stephen charity we are committed to raising awareness, providing support, and fostering a community for individuals and families impacted by sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects millions worldwide, predominantly those of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian descent.

Healthy Food

Nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains can support sickle cell children's health and energy levels.

Education

Tailored education on managing symptoms, staying hydrated, and avoiding triggers empowers sickle cell children to lead healthier lives.

Medical

Regular medical check-ups, vaccinations, blood transfusions, and medication can help manage symptoms and complications in sickle cell children.

Pure Water

Access to clean water is vital for both sickle cell children and the needy, ensuring hydration and overall health.

Love & Care

Showing love and care to sickle cell children and the needy fosters emotional support and a sense of belonging.

Travel Activities

Adaptive outdoor adventures, museum visits, and interactive workshops provide enriching travel experiences for sickle cell children and the needy.

Visiting Sicklecell patients

we visit them at their homes and we give them some items to use , we make sure we take for  them medicine

Trying to communicate with patient

Painful crises, organ damage, anemia, infections—Sickle Cell Disease affects health and life quality severely.

Talking to mom asking for the child's health status

Pain, infections, growth issues, strokes—Sickle Cell Disease challenges children's health.

Medicine for sicklecell patients

Hydroxyurea, L-glutamine, pain relievers, antibiotics help manage symptoms and complications in sickle cell patients.

How you’re changing children’s lives

Medical

Comprehensive medical program offers personalized care, emotional support, and community for sickle cell children, transforming lives with compassion.

Education

Tailored educational workshops empower sickle cell children with knowledge on nutrition, pain management, and holistic wellness, fostering resilience and understanding.

Our Volunteers

This is the team we work with  hand in hand to accomplish our target to help the needy and sicklecell patients

Kabanda Frank

Support Staff and Charity mobliser

Ssekawu Barnabas

Clinical officer

Ssemanda Samuel

Medical entomologist and parasitologist

Olinga David

Support Staff

Helping needy children

Street children need safety, shelter, education, healthcare, nourishment, and opportunities for personal growth to break the cycle of poverty and vulnerability.

Charity emerged from empathy, moral teachings, and societal gaps, seeking to alleviate suffering, combat injustice, build community, and provide support. Motivated by compassion and personal experiences, it serves as a fundamental expression of human solidarity, addressing diverse needs and fostering a more equitable society.

Being with sickle cell patients involves empathizing with their pain, understanding the complexities of their condition, providing emotional support, advocating for improved medical care, promoting awareness to reduce stigma, and fostering a supportive community to help them navigate challenges and enhance their overall well-being.