COMPANIES INVOLVEMENT
IN THE DREPADON

The SCDIO (Sickle Cell Disease International Organization) is an essential NGO in the fight against sickle cell disease (SCD) in the world. As examples of this position, the adoption of 4 resolutions in 4 years by 4 different international institutions (African Union, UNESCO, WHO and United Nations); the resolutions are initiated by SCDIO. But even if these achievements are highly important, only improving the management of the patients will significantly reduce mortality and morbidity rates of the disease.
The success key consequently resides in finding any kinds of resources in order to implement programs. This is the reason of our campaign "DREPADON" (protected label), aiming at sensitizing international community about the disease, but also at raising funds for implementation of programs in several countries.

Being engaged in the fight against SCD?

The SCDIO is very active in the world. With SCDIO, many companies or donors can perform social actions in several countries.
Commitment in the “DREPADON” is a partnership most valuable for your business.
There are several forms of commitments in the “DREPADON”. These will be defined through a collaboration suited to our respective expectations and our common values. Here are some examples.

• Banner:



Please put this banner on your website. 468x60 gif with the link : http://www.drepadon.org

• Social patronage:
Bring financial support through a grant or repayment of a percentage of your annual turnover in DREPADON.

• Operation “Solidarity for affected children”
With your works council, you can sensitize the whole staff of your company and raise funds that will by returned to DREPADON for programs like screening, vaccination, kits of essential drugs etc

• Cause Related Marketing (C.R.M.):
You transfer a percentage of the price all tax included of article or services in favour of our cause. Thus, while participating in a charity, you can maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. You have a real added value to your sales promotion: the introduction of humanitarian assistance.

• Loyalty Program:
Submit to the members of your loyalty program to convert all or part of their points (or advantages) into donations to support SCDIO programs.

• Greeting Cards:
Communicate on your ethical commitment to your customers and suppliers by sending SCDIO greeting cards (made from children patients’ drawings and paintings of SCDIO godfathers). Let us sell greeting cards through your various stores, or your customer networks.

• Media Support:
Open your communication tools to SCDIO and be a true advocate for the health of people with sickle cell disease. Help us educate the public through your communication materials (your website, newspaper and internal newsletter ...) and by airing the official video of DREPADON.

• Logistical support:
Provision of medical equipments, that will be diverted to centers or hospitals in the South; and support in the delivery of various kinds of materials.

• And many other ...
Incorporate an ethical dimension in all activities of your business by offering supportive services. Among many possibilities: solidarity trips, lectures and debates.

LET’S BUILD TOGETHER OUR PARTNERSHIP!

Our long experience let us know that each partnership is unique. It is established in accordance with the interests and culture of each partner. You enjoy a maximum tax deduction; you will benefit from experience and expertise of a leader in the fight against sickle cell disease in the world, everything will be done to promote your social engagement in accordance with our respective expectations and our common values.

Let’s act together and help improve the well being of SCD patients.
Several companies have already supported our activities. You can follow them in great number!
Welcome to the DREPADON!