We are the children, we are the world
Main Objectives of the Project:
- Increase awareness, education and treatment, as well as reinforce the social well being for children with cancer in a population of 8 villages and slum areas in Fakous centre, Sharkia administrative region by:
- Raising health awareness and correcting misconceptions and practices
Addressing health problems in villages and slum areas in Fakous centre - Establishing a free paediatric clinic at Fakous centre
- Advocating for the implementation of legislation protecting children's rights
Planning and implementing teaching activities for our association - Increasing community participation
- Advocating for childhood cancer
Benefits of the Project:
- Training or primary health care providers physician & nurses for early detection of childhood cancer
- Increase awareness of community leaders (advocacy)
- Increased public awareness about childhood cancer (especially teachers, mothers of scholorised childre and women of child bearing age)
- Improved medical, financial and social support for affected children
- Specialized training of the nurses on paediatric cancer management
- Improved information and education for families with affected children
Location
Fakous City
