Background

Children with diabetes in Sudan face significant hardship due to the high cost of care. Although some of the treatment is subsidized, there are shortages in the provision of specialized medical care, diagnostic services, and medications.

Partnerships

Alhassa-heisa Childhood Diabetes Society (HCD) , a grass-roots organization in AlHasahisa, Gezira state established a dedicated weekly specialized clinic that provides free services to children with diabetes to over 183 children.

Kyle Campaign for Change, KCC, a Virginia-based non-profit focusing on Children with Diabetes.

Achievements

●     $3500 Grant from SAMA to HCD to purchase glucometers, test strips, and lancets

●     In-kind donations from KCC to HCD (photo below shows site visit by KCC to Alhassaheisa.