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Read MoreWelcome to Victory Against Cancer Foundation
“Fighting cancer with compassion, courage, and community until victory is won”.
About Us
Victory Against Cancer is a community-driven organization based in Mwanza, Tanzania, dedicated to the fight against cancer through awareness, early detection, treatment support, and survivor empowerment. Founded with the vision of reducing the cancer burden in the Lake Zone region, Victory Against Cancer serves as a beacon of hope for patients, families, and the broader community affected by this life-threatening disease.
Mission statement
To enhance health services for healthy people and cancer-affected individuals in underserved Tanzanian regions, collaborating with institutes, hospitals, and community systems. Includes prevention, primary care (awareness, education), secondary care (screenings, referrals), and tertiary care (advanced treatment, rehabilitation) through innovative approaches.
Our Vision
To be a leading Foundation of innovation for ensuring equitable, accessible and quality health services to cancer patients in eachcomer of Tanzania.
Our Value
Keneth Yekonia Hilary
Director and founder of Victory Against Cancer Foundation
Keneth Yekonia Hilary , Director and founder of Victory Against Cancer Foundation is a pharmacist, a public health enthusiast and health system reform aspirant who believes in the universal right to primary health care for all and social protection.
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Read MoreExploring Our Services in the Fight Against Cancer
At Victory Against Cancer Foundation, early detection is at the heart of our mission to save lives. We believe that finding cancer early gives individuals the best chance for successful treatment and recovery.
Suporting Diagnosed Patients with cancer and their families
One of the core roles of Victory Against Cancer Foundation is providing compassionate support to patients and families affected by cancer. We recognize that a cancer diagnosis not only impacts the patient but also places emotional, financial, and social strain on the entire family. VACF works to ease this burden by offering counseling, patient navigation services, and health education to empower families with accurate information about treatment options and care pathways.
Community Education and Cancer Awareness
Victory Against Cancer Foundation is committed to reducing the burden of cancer through community education and awareness initiatives. We believe that knowledge is a powerful tool in the fight against cancer, and by empowering communities with accurate information, we can promote prevention, early detection, and timely treatment.
Supporting Cancer Centres in Tanzania to Deliver Comprehensive Cancer Treatment
Victory Against Cancer Foundation (VACF) is dedicated to strengthening cancer care in Tanzania by supporting cancer centres to provide holistic and comprehensive treatment services. Recognizing the increasing cancer burden and the limited number of specialized facilities, VACF works to bridge gaps in access, quality, and continuity of care.