THE WORLD NEEDS YOU TO FIGHT SICKLE CELL DISEASE
RED (Réseau Érythrocyte et Drépanocytose — Erythrocyte and Sickle Cell Disease Network) brings together researchers, healthcare professionals and patients across Africa, Europe and Canada to improve the lives of millions of people.
Who we are
About RED
Since it was founded, RED has brought together an international community of doctors, researchers, patient organisations and frontline professionals united by one aim: to advance the fight against sickle cell disease. Active in France, Africa and Canada, the network works at every level, from newborn screening to clinical research, and from healthcare professional training to support for families.
Our projects
We run practical programmes to support earlier diagnosis, better care and wider access to information. Our projects cover research, prevention, therapeutic patient education and access to healthcare in the regions most affected by sickle cell disease.
Support us to give them a better future
Every donation funds direct action on the ground: equipping a screening centre, training a doctor or developing information tools for patients. Sickle cell disease affects millions of people but remains severely underfunded. Your support changes lives.
What is sickle cell disease?
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that alters the shape of red blood cells. It can cause severe pain crises, chronic anaemia and serious complications affecting every organ. In 2021, an estimated 7.74 million people were living with the disease worldwide and 515,000 babies were born with it, almost 80% of them in sub-Saharan Africa. Sickle cell disease is also the most common cause of stroke in children worldwide.
Our partners
RED is supported by a strong network of institutional, scientific and community partners. Within the RÊVE consortium and beyond, we combine our strengths to accelerate research and improve care wherever sickle cell disease occurs.
