In 2016, Hope Project Scotland was founded by Christine and Lekan, both living with sickle cell disease, alongside other families facing the same crisis. Beyond the physical pain caused by the disease, families and patients suffered social stigma and isolation, which worsened their quality of life as they battled the medical and financial demands of staying healthy.

In Scotland, there was no dedicated local support for families affected by sickle cell and other blood disorders. Our mission was clear from day one: bring together patients and their families to eradicate the isolation, social stigma, and prejudice, and advocate for better healthcare for people living with the disease.

Hope Project Scotland was launched on September 5, 2016. A year later, it became a registered charity (SC047913). Today, through community support, education, and advocacy, we provide 24/7 crisis support, weekly peer groups, youth empowerment workshops, and family activities across Glasgow and beyond.

We're led by people who live this reality every day, and that makes all the difference.