GCCA Member Organizations 

Strengthen, encourage and guide people living with cancer to get through this challenge in the best possible way.

We work to influence policy, legislation and national budgets so that patients are at the heart of cancer services and cancer care. We push Government to take action to improve the quality of life for patients and to make decisions that will help to reduce the number of people getting cancer and improve survival rates.

Jahandad Society For Community Development aims to bring about positive change in spheres of health, education, environment and socio-economic status of the underprivileged and marginalized population of Pakistan with particular emphasis on women and children.

KRAS Kickers is an online global patient empowerment group. We connect people with any KRAS cancer biomarker to kick cancer's KRAS using: KRAS Knowledge + Research + Advocacy = Survivorship

To create a social structure with high public awareness of cancer, strong individual knowledge and resistance, and a patient-oriented treatment system.

The Kenyan Network of cancer organizations is the national umbrella body of cancer civil society organizations active on various aspects of cancer control in Kenya. KENCO focuses of capacity building of member organizations, advocacy, development of linkages in cancer control, networking and coordination of cancer civil society work in Kenya and awareness creation on cancer.

Kenyatta National Hospital Patient Navigation Program offers patient centered heath care services to optimize patient experience through innovative, evidence-based specialized healthcare; facilitate training and research, and participate in national health policy formulation. The patient navigation program is a patient centered model of care which was set up in Kenyatta National Hospital (Kenya) to assist patients diagnosed with cancer to overcome barriers which they face as they access care. We organize support groups for specific cancers which includes one for colorectal cancer. we encourage care givers to attend such support groups together with their patients. We also organize for awareness activities for selected cancers.

Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute's (KCRI) vision is to be an internationally distinguished center of excellence in health research and mission is to conduct and coordinate high quality biomedical research which will provide evidence for medical interventions in national and global health policies development. KCRI has grown as an academic center for evidence based health interventions in which investigators initiate and conduct medical research to develop evidence for interventions in improving health outcomes and provide research training and necessary research infrastructures and logistics to students, collaborators and partners. KCRI offers a diversified and flexible exposure to both clinical and biomedical research areas in a typical tropical setting.

Living With Cancer (LWC), a pioneering organisation dedicated to addressing the urgent cancer crisis through South Africa’s first patient-led cancer registry. This registry is a vital tool in the fight against cancer, providing essential data that helps improve patient care, drive research, and advocate for better healthcare resources nationwide. By gathering and sharing patients' real-world experiences, the registry gives voice to those impacted by cancer, ensuring their needs and challenges are understood and met. Founded by Belinda Wagner in 2018 following her diagnosis with a rare cancer, Living With Cancer has grown into a supportive community where individuals can connect, share experiences, and find strength. Beyond the registry, LWC offers a safe space for patients, survivors, and caregivers to ask questions and access information on topics such as diet, natural remedies, exercise, and coping strategies. LWC’s mission to empower the cancer community, advocate for necessary change, and create lasting impact through the power of shared knowledge and connection.

NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), a 501(c)(3) organization, is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 300 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.

Ensure for the public benefit, families affected by Lynch Syndrome are provided with information, support and access to screening. Increase public awareness of the syndrome, educate members of the general public plus health care professionals and provide support for Lynch syndrome research projects. Enable prevention of cancer developing and early diagnosis.

Man Up to Cancer inspires men to connect and avoid isolation during their cancer journeys. As North America’s leading support community for men impacted by cancer, we offer these free services and programs that are all geared toward improving the quality of life of our members. PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT THROUGH OUR PRIVATE HOWLING PLACE FACEBOOK GROUP ANNUAL RETREAT - THE GATHERING OF WOLVES CHEMO BACKPACK PROGRAM MORE THAN 30 LOCAL CHAPTERS When faced with cancer, women tend to “reach out,” and men tend to “check out.” This leads men down the path toward mental health problems, strained relationships, and poor medical outcomes. It’s time for a new path. We are changing what it means to “Man Up” in the face of cancer. It’s not just about being tough. It means having the courage to accept help, and knowing we are smarter and stronger as a pack than we are as lone wolves.

Mbakuran Vaakaa Cancer (MVC) Foundation is a non-governmental organization that was founded out of passion when Mbakuran Vaakaa died of cancer (Colorectal). Her children saw a need to establish a foundation in her name that will educate, increase awareness and sensitize the general public on Cancer and other dreadful illnesses such as Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Malaria etc and cater for the wellbeing of the infected persons hence most of those infected die as a result of knowledge gap/care. MVC Foundation envision a future where dreadful diseases that escalate death will be mitigated and people living with these illnesses will not be preyed with fear of death or discrimination. While our mission is to improve the living condition of the people infected/affected with dreadful diseases and the general public through proper sensitization, treatment, care and capacity building aim at reducing their morbidly and mortality rate.

We are passionate, considerate, respectful, and empathetic toward those individuals and families touched by cancer. We believe that all people deserve the best treatment with dignity. We are an encouraging, dedicated, and supportive team contributing the society through our knowledge, wisdom, and humility. We value the determination and drive of our colleagues to take bold steps to effect positive change. We believe in sharing experiences that can significantly change modern cancer treatment. We are honest and ethical in all we do and engage in responsible decision-making that reflects the highest standards of care. This ensures that our credibility, leadership, and resource use are never questioned. We value our history of learning as we strive for continuous improvement and development at all levels of the organization. We embrace a creative approach to finding appropriate and consistent solutions with the organization's strategy, character, and abilities. We value diversity and work hard to create a collaborative environment where we benefit from the technological perspectives of others. The Medical Oncology Society of Bangladesh comprises inspiring leaders in their fields. Their knowledge and expertise make a real difference in the fight against cancer. Our people have the energy and passion to contribute to a better future and to work tirelessly to improve lives now. Working on it: 1. To promote the advancement of knowledge and the practice of medicine in medical oncology for the benefit of the community. 2. To promote and maintain the highest medical oncology practice and ethics standards throughout the community within limited resources. 3. To co-operate with and advise medical or other bodies interested in medical oncology practice and the management of neoplastic disease. 4. To promote and facilitate the distribution of information relevant to medical oncology practice throughout the community. 5. To support researchers and establish cooperation between other medical oncology societies worldwide.

Michael's Mission is focused on improving the quality of life and treatment options for those suffering from colorectal cancer through education, research and patient support. Michael's Mission is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Funds raised go to patient care and support and research initiatives led by a medical advisory board comprised of leading physicians.

The Movement is partnering with the state and public health authorities to increase public awareness about the programs of clinical examination and mass screening for early detection of cancer .MichaelÔøΩs Mission is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Funds raised go to patient care and support and research initiatives led by a medical advisory board comprised of leading physicians.

Nest of Hope was founded out of experience and passion by a cancer survivor as an advocacy and support group. The organization aims among other things to advocate for patients, raise awareness about the cancer burden. We are dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by the community.

The Nigerian League for the Fight Against Cancer is interested in all cancers in General. Its specific objectives are: cancer prevention, facilitating access to medical care, training, research and palliative care.

To ensure Nigerians from age 40 years be screened for Colorectal Cancer, this can be achieved by having minimum of two Screening centers in each state which will be equipped with Stool-based screening service ; Guaiac-Based Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) and Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) including Colonoscopy unit by the year 2030 so has to have a free colorectal cancer patients in Nigeria and Africa at large. The screening Centers will facilitate early detection of the disease, accurate assessment and allow appropriate management before the disease becomes life threatening. _

Our mission is to raise the awareness of the general and specialist public about oncological diseases, their prevention, early diagnosis and treatment options. The goal is an informed and proactive public. We strive to reduce the incidence and mortality of oncological diseases not only through interactive educational experiences within the Gut Tour and Healthy Lungs roadshows. The domain of the roadshow is an inflatable model of the colon and lungs, which helps to understand the risks and causes of various diseases.

Ostomy Association of Uganda’s objective is to: Promote better public understanding of ostomy and related surgery. To provide pre and post-operative visits to persons who have or will have ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy or related surgery. To provide educational programmes to ostomates and the general public. To provide reassurance and emotional support to the families and friends of those having ostomy or related surgery. To be of mutual assistance to each other.

Panda and Friends Patient Network is the leading patient empowerment and advocacy non-profit organisation in China, composed of a community of gastrointestinal cancer patients and their family members. The organisation was founded in November 2019 and the main mission is to provide a balanced, educative and objective information and guidance on colorectal, stomach, pancreatic and bile duct cancer. It also provided a platform to assist the patients with the most updated medical and clinical resources, to recommend the relevant doctors across provinces and cities and to build up educational collaboration with top doctors across the country. Our vision is to provide equitable access to treatment, testing, screening and care.

Project PINK BLUE is a cancer organization engaged in cancer awareness, free cancer screenings, support to people battling with cancer, patient navigation, advocacy, fundraising for cancer patients, cancer research, oncology training and psychological support.

AWARENESS Increase awareness about CRC and CRC screening. Improve detection through decreasing barriers to participation in CRC screening. Involve doctors and general practitioners in advising patients about the necessity of early screening starting at the age of 45. ADVOCACY Advocate with stakeholders to establish an organized CRC screening program in Lebanon while assuring access to high quality screening.

SPKS is a foundation of and for people who have (had) stomach or esophageal cancer. Based on experience and additional expertise, SPKS supports fellow sufferers and loved ones in the various phases of the disease. SPKS aims to ensure that all people with stomach or esophageal cancer receive the best possible care while maintaining the highest possible quality of life.