Our Dedication

To foster an inclusive environment for children with sickle cell disease and physical disabilities.

We strive to achieve a seamless integration for our children into the society, protecting their rights, stop discrimination, ensure fair, equal and humane treatment; diversity of cultures, education, disabilities and life experiences.

President & Founder

At PESBODS, we hold human diversity in the highest esteem and are fully committed to cultivating a culture of inclusivity that embraces children with sickle cell disease and disabilities, as well as their families. We proudly serve as peer supporters and advocates, relentlessly pursuing meaningful change.

By keeping our commitments, we ensure our services meet the needs of this cherished ones.

Ngoli Sheila Akputa
We Set out to achieve

OUR GOAL

We are a purpose-driven organization that effectively aligns our programs and projects with our goals and objectives using rigorous accountability measures.

01.

Map out programs/ events that will be held bi-monthly or once a quarter to encourage and touch the lives of the children in our community, and educate them on ways to get integrated properly into society.

02.

Take part in vaccine clinics for families and children.

03.

Collaborating with other non for profit within Canada.

04.

Create a functional support peer group for caregivers

05.

Promote consciousness of proper healthy holistic living.

06.

Help families living with children who have disabilities or sickle cell anemia find their voice, and build their self-esteem and self-respect with a healthy mindset.

07.

Implement a respite care program to assist caregivers in crisis.

08.

Create educational, mental development and social talent hunts to help create a voice for these individuals. We aspire to make it a yearly event that will bring like-minded people from all parts of the world.

09.

Organize play dates quarterly to integrate the children feel loved, welcomed and included.

10.

Continually seek thought-provoking projects that will enable us to reach out to every family that may need our assistance for positive transformation.

11.

Spread awareness across all provinces in Canada.

12.

Operate a state-of-the-art facility for these special children, showcasing inclusive play areas such as Spa, Cinema, Game Rooms, Dance, Music/ Sensory and Reading Areas and a Daycare.

Meet the Team

Professionals dedicated to giving your child the best start in life

Sheila Ngoli Akputa -PRESIDENT & FOUNDER of Pesbods
Sheila Ngoli Akputa

President & Founder

Peachman Akputa - VICE PRESIDENT of Pesbods
Peachman Akputa

Vice President

Simone Hughes - COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH DIRECTOR of Pesbods
Simone Hughes

Community and Outreach Director

Mercy Itohan Osayi - DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH by Pesbods
Mercy Itohan Osayi

Director, Strategic and Community Outreach

Sheila Ngoli Akputa -PRESIDENT & FOUNDER of Pesbods
Sheila Ngoli Akputa

President & Founder

Peachman Akputa - VICE PRESIDENT of Pesbods
Peachman Akputa

Vice President

Simone Hughes - COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH DIRECTOR of Pesbods
Simone Hughes

Community and Outreach Director

Mercy Itohan Osayi - DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH by Pesbods
Mercy Itohan Osayi

Director, Strategic and Community Outreach

mission
To create opportunities and empower and promote self-determination for children living with Sickle Cell Anemia, Autism and Physical disabilities, which includes their families and caregivers. We recognized the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion; and the authenticity of all children. We encompass a natural standard for the present and future generations of the unique children who live with disabilities.
Vision
Ensure every child living with Sickle Cell Anemia, Autism and Physical disabilities is given the love they deserve, feel supported, cared for, valued, included in the community, and are given the same opportunities as children without disabilities to strive and aim higher in life to ensure a level and fair playing ground for these children.
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Our Aims

To work with children with disabilities and their families as peer-supporters and advocates for change. We promote good practices and provide a forum for dialogue among stakeholders, and mobilize resources to support our cause.

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We Care with a Smile

Join Us In Reaching out To Our Target Audience

our targrted audience

We provide targeted assistance to families with children between the ages of 0 and 21 who require special care, with a particular focus on underrepresented ethnic communities, including but not limited to Black (African, Canadian, and Caribbean)communities as well as other minority groups

Funding

Obtain funding opportunities that will uphold our vision and values. Types of stakeholders include :

They Need Your Help!

Alarming cries come from challenged and sickle cell affected children all across the world. They require our assistance.

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