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EEUGUM FAYAA ORGANIZATION (CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAM)
— · EIN · africacancerfoundation.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Africa Cancer Foundation (ACF) is a Kenyan nonprofit organization founded in 2011 to combat cancer across Africa through awareness, screening, and capacity building. The organization focuses on early diagnosis and treatment access for breast, cervical, and prostate cancers, primarily serving populations in Kenya through mobile medical camps and digital clinics. ACF also engages in advocacy, research, and partnerships to strengthen cancer care systems and reduce health disparities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Cancer Awareness & Events
Conducts free medical camps across Kenya to raise awareness and provide cancer screening for breast, cervical, and prostate cancers
Cancer Research Initiative
Conducts research projects such as the breast cancer study at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital to inform policy and practice
EMPOWER Clinics
Network of 20 physical and 57 digital clinics providing free breast and cervical cancer screening in Kenya, adopted by the National Cancer Institute
Training & Capacity Building
Offers on-site and remote training for healthcare providers and volunteers in cancer screening, diagnosis, and patient navigation
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Cancer Patient Support Services 5 activities
    • Cancer Awareness and Outreach Programs
      Organizes outreach programs, events, and free medical camps across Kenya to spread awareness about the importance of regular cancer testing and to mobilize support for people affected by cancer.
    • Cancer Policy Advocacy
      Advocates for African governments to prioritize cancer policy, increase funding for prevention, screening, early diagnosis, faster treatment pathways, patient navigation, access to innovative therapies, and palliative care, and for social health insurance to cover cancer screening and diagnosis costs.
    • Cancer Research and Clinical Guideline Development
      Conducts cancer research, including a project at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital involving breast cancer screening and biopsies, and develops clinical guidelines for cancer screening, testing, and treatment.
    • Cancer Screening and Treatment Services
      Provides cancer screening services for breast, cervical, and prostate cancers, including treatment for pre-cancerous cervical lesions, in Kenya. These services are delivered through a network of over 950 trained volunteers and 77 EMPOWER clinics across 23 counties, reaching over 27,000 individuals and treating 3,225 women for pre-cancerous lesions.
    • Personal Cancer Experience Sharing Platform
      Operates a system that encourages individuals to share their personal cancer experiences online or via email to support others.
  • Capacity-Building Training Programs 1 activity
    • Capacity Building and Training
      Conducts both on-site and remote training programs, including during field events, as part of its capacity building initiatives.
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • Africa Cancer Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Africa Cancer Foundation in volunteer-supported cancer awareness and screening activities.
  • American Cancer Society Partner — Participates in the American Cancer Society SOURCE Program since 2016.
  • County First Ladies Association Partner — Partnered to set up EMPOWER clinics for free breast and cervix screening.
  • Equity Bank of Kenya Partner — Financial institution through which donations to Africa Cancer Foundation are processed.
  • Hellen Diller Medical Center Partner — Medical center associated with the University of California San Francisco where the founder received treatment.
  • Hudson Valley Clinics Partner — Medical clinic whose staff supported the founder’s cancer treatment journey.
  • International Cancer Institute Partner — Partnered to set up EMPOWER clinics for free breast and cervix screening.
  • Kenya Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) Network — Member of KENCO, an umbrella body for cancer organizations in Kenya.
  • MP Shah Hospital Partner — Hospital where the founder received a cancer diagnosis and biopsy.
  • National Cancer Institute Partner — Adopted 57 Digital EMPOWER clinics that were set up.
  • Non-Communicable diseases Alliance of Kenya (NCDAK) Network — Member of NCDAK, an umbrella body for non-communicable disease organizations in Kenya.
  • Palo Alto Medical Foundation Partner — Medical institution whose staff provided care to the founder during cancer treatment.
  • Roche Partner — Partnered to set up EMPOWER clinics for free breast and cervix screening.
  • Tiba Foundation Partner — Supported a breast cancer research project at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.
  • University of California, San Francisco Partner — Provided radiotherapy and hormonal treatment to the founder and is associated with medical professionals who supported the cancer journey.
  • Women 4 Cancer Partner — Partnered to set up EMPOWER clinics for free breast and cervix screening.