Action. Awareness. Impact.

Meet Ifeoma Christine Ifejika —
Founder of SCIMA, Advocate, Author, and Change‑Maker.

Ifeoma Ifejika is a passionate advocate for individuals living with Sickle Cell Anaemia. Through SCIMA (Sickle Cell Intervention and Management Advocacy), she has spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives — from registering warriors in inclusive insurance schemes to organizing mass genotype screenings that save lives.


As the author of Phoenix Rising and Love Letters to Warriors, she channels her voice and creativity into powerful storytelling, with book sales funding SCIMA’s campaigns. Her leadership has inspired awareness drives, legacy interventions, and a growing movement of resilience and hope.


With unwavering commitment, Ifeoma continues to amplify the voices of warriors, build community support, and drive impactful change across Nigeria and beyond.

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About SCIMA

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SCIMA: Driving Change for Sickle Cell Warriors

SCIMA (Sickle Cell Intervention and Management Advocacy) was founded by Ifeoma Christine Ifejika, a passionate advocate, author, and visionary leader. Born from her personal journey and relentless commitment, SCIMA exists to transform the lives of individuals and families affected by Sickle Cell Anaemia.

Through groundbreaking initiatives, SCIMA has:

Insurance Inclusion

Registered warriors into a pioneering insurance scheme, ensuring access to healthcare where traditional providers often exclude them.

Genotype Screening:

Organized mass screening exercises to promote awareness, prevention, and early intervention.

Awareness Campaigns:

Led historic drives that amplify the voices of warriors and educate communities.

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Words from Our Board of Trustees

Leadership Rooted in Compassion and Results.

"SCIMA is more than an advocacy group — it is a lifeline. Every campaign we embark on is rooted in compassion and backed by measurable impact."

Ngozi W. Ifejika

"Through initiatives like the insurance scheme and genotype screenings, SCIMA is breaking barriers and giving warriors the dignity they deserve."

Siki Mac-Barango

"The books Phoenix Rising and Love Letters to Warriors are not just literature; they are instruments of hope, funding awareness and intervention across communities."

Dr. Agba Harry

"SCIMA’s credibility lies in its transparency and results. Donors can be confident that every contribution directly transforms lives"

Dr. Obi Obinna

Legacy & Impact

What's being done

Turning Advocacy
Into Action

SCIMA’s campaigns are designed to create real impact for warriors and communities. Each initiative reflects our commitment to Action, Awareness, and Impact:

Insurance Scheme forWarriors

Breaking barriers by registering sickle cell warriors into a pioneering insurance program, ensuring access to healthcare where traditional providers often exclude them.

Mass GenotypeScreening

Empowering communities through large‑scale screening exercises that promote awareness, prevention, and informed choices for future generations.

Awareness & LegacyDrives

Empowering communities through large‑scale screening exercises that promote awareness, prevention, and informed choices for future generations.

Uganda America Sickle Cell Fund (2016)

Extending our reach beyond Nigeria, SCIMA partnered with the Uganda America Sickle Cell Fund to deliver over 300 hot water bottles to warriors — a simple but vital intervention that brought comfort and relief to many.

Books that FundImpact

Phoenix Rising and Love Letters to Warriors are more than books — they are instruments of hope. Every copy sold directly funds SCIMA’s advocacy and outreach programs.

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Books

Literature Empowering Sickle Cell Advocacy
1.

Phoenix Rising – Surviving the Pain, Trauma and Despair of Sickle Cell Anaemia

A deeply personal and inspiring account by Ifeoma Christine Ifejika, Phoenix Rising chronicles the resilience of warriors living with sickle cell anaemia. It sheds light on the physical and emotional challenges while offering hope, courage, and a roadmap for survival. Every copy sold contributes directly to SCIMA’s advocacy and intervention campaigns.

2.

Love Letters to Warriors – Letters of Hope and Peace of Mind

This heartfelt collection of letters is dedicated to warriors, families, and caregivers. Each piece is a message of encouragement, peace, and solidarity, reminding readers that they are never alone in their journey. Proceeds from this book sustain SCIMA’s awareness drives and community outreach programs.

3.

Available in Hard Copies, E‑Books, and Audiobooks

Accessibility is at the heart of SCIMA’s mission. Both Phoenix Rising and Love Letters to Warriors are available in multiple formats — hard copies, e‑books, and audiobooks — ensuring that their message of hope reaches diverse audiences worldwide. Purchasing in any format directly supports SCIMA’s campaigns and amplifies its impact.

4.

Buy Now to Support SCIMA

Every purchase is more than a book — it is a lifeline. By choosing Phoenix Rising or Love Letters to Warriors, you are directly funding SCIMA’s campaigns: registering warriors into insurance schemes, providing comfort through interventions, and spreading awareness that saves lives. Your support ensures that warriors are not forgotten, but empowered with dignity, hope, and a future.

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