Gloria's Cancer Foundation
From community education to groundbreaking research, every program we run is built around one goal — saving lives through knowledge, action, and advocacy.
We take cancer education directly to the people — schools, markets, places of worship, and community centres. Every outing is a chance to replace fear with knowledge.
Our goal is to reach people where they are, especially at the grassroots level where access to health information and services is often limited. We believe that meaningful impact begins within communities, by engaging people directly, listening to their concerns, and providing clear and practical information about cancer prevention, early detection, and available support systems. With our robust team of health experts, dedicated volunteers, and courageous survivors, we work together to deliver impactful awareness programs and community outreach initiatives. Through education, dialogue, and advocacy, we empower individuals and families with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing.
We hold interactive sessions on cancer, healthy habits, prevention, screening and breast health. We dispel myths through age appropriate cancer information and support.
We work closely with groups and individuals who are interested in cancer education, screening and support for her members or community. We also distribute awareness materials and deliver planned projects.
We partner with faith leaders to deliver health education, dispelling myths and normalizing cancer conversations within trusted community spaces.
We collaborate with the media to escalate cancer awareness, life saving information and other resources. Through digital media, we sustain information and reach more people.
Through different forms of media and physical engagement, we educate people on the dangers of smoking and its link to cancer and other non communicable diseases. Additionally, We navigate for cessation needs, counseling and offer psychological support.
We share patient voices and perspectives at local and global conferences to induce policy change, prioritize interventions and humanize advocacy
We partner with schools, faith organisations, workplaces, and community groups across Nigeria.
We amplify the voices of patients and survivors, push for policy change, and work tirelessly to ensure that every Nigerian has access to quality cancer care.
Engaging lawmakers and health officials to push for stronger cancer control policies, improved funding for oncology infrastructure, and patient protection legislation.
Empowering patients to understand and assert their rights within the healthcare system, and connecting them with navigators who guide them through treatment pathways.
Running campaigns that challenge stigma, break down cultural barriers around cancer conversations, and motivate communities to take early action.
Advocating for affordable cancer medicines and treatment cost-sharing mechanisms, while linking patients with emergency financial assistance programmes.
Collaborating with international cancer organisations and global advocates to bring world-class expertise and resources to Nigerian communities.
Placing cancer survivors at the centre of our advocacy — their lived experience is our most powerful tool for driving systemic change.
Initiated a youth focused awareness campaign aimed at educating young people on the dangers of tobacco use and promoting healthier lifestyle choices through advocacy and community engagement.
Attended the first IEEPO Patient Advocates Programme regional workshop hosted by ROCHE. The programme aimed at maximizing advocacy impact of patient organizations for improved Universal Health care Coverage and identifying challenges and opportunities to activate actionable plans for improved access to equitable healthcare in Africa. September 11th -12th 2025
Through our session: Incorporating Patient Voices into Care, Advocacy and beyond, We engaged the audience on the Relevance of Creating Platforms and Training for Amplification of patient voices in LMICs. It was an opportunity to speak on behalf of the patient community in Nigeria and their peculiarities. September 17th -19th 2024
Using the lived experience of Cancer patients, from diagnoses to survivorship, we presented the topic: Creating Platforms for Patient Advocacy in Nigeria: How Project Pink Blue Inspired My Cancer Advocacy Through Psycho-Social Support and Training November 2-6th 2023
GCF was established with a clear mandate: to advocate for cancer patients, educate communities, and drive evidence-based change in Nigeria's cancer care landscape.
Whether you're a survivor, a caregiver, a health professional, or a concerned citizen — your voice matters in the fight against cancer.
Our research work grounds every program we run in evidence. We publish, collaborate, and share findings to advance cancer control across Africa.
We welcome collaboration with researchers, academic institutions, and healthcare organisations working on cancer control in Africa. If you have publications to share or a study to propose, reach out to us.