We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for youth aged 15–30 to develop essential leadership skills and gain the confidence needed to create meaningful change in their communities. Eligible candidates must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or has been granted refugee status in Canada


As part of this program, all participants will submit a project proposal to advance sickle cell disease advocacy and care, and selected projects will receive a $5,000 microgrant to bring their ideas to life.

For high school students, this is also a great chance to earn volunteer hours while making a difference!
Our program includes a series of virtual sessions held every Thursday evening from April 2026 to October 2026, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM, culminating in an exciting in-person session in the Greater Toronto Area.
This transformative journey is designed to inspire, empower, and prepare young people to lead with purpose. Whether you are a changemaker in the making or just starting your leadership journey, this program offers an invaluable experience to unlock your potential and pave the way for future success.

Please expect this application to take about 30 min - 1 hour to complete.
Don’t miss this opportunity—the application deadline is March 1, 2026

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at youthcoordinator@sicklecellanemia.ca

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* 1. Full Name

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* 2. Date of birth

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* 3. Address

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* 4. What is your connection with Sickle Cell Disease

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* 5. What is your status in Canada?

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* 6. Canadian Province you live in

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* 7. Official language preference

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* 8. Please upload your CV.

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* 9. Please upload proof of your connection to Sickle Cell Disease. (E.g Doctor's note, Reference letter from supervisor, a letter written by you expressing your interest in working with the Sickle Cell Disease community)

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