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Faraja Cancer Support Trust

Org #24239
Vetted since 2014
2010
year founded
$93,498
raised on GlobalGiving
9
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Faraja Cancer Support Trust (Faraja) was founded in 2010. It's mission is to provide emotional, practical and physical support to anyone affected by cancer in Kenya. We also have a remit to raise cancer awareness throughout the country, where cancer is still seen as a death sentence. Since it's inception Faraja has provided a safe haven and given hope to thousands of adults and children who are living with cancer. We are growing rapidly, but are just scratching the surface in terms of the need. With only 8 oncologists in the entire country and 3 treatment hospitals (in a country of 42 million) there are huge barriers at every level to people surviving the disease. We achieve our ... read more

Projects (2)

Kenya Survivor Ride
Kenya / Physical Health
Kenya Survivor Ride
Project Leaders
Elizabeth Waichinga
Elizabeth Waichinga
Team
David Makumi, Elizabeth Waichinga, Judy Mangaru, Beryl Aoko, Diana Kiget, Maryam Hassan
Organization Information
39173-00100, Nairobi
1st Floor, Cancer Care Kenya Building, Shivachi Road, Parklands
Nairobi, 00800
Kenya
+254 748 811909
Organization Information
39173-00100, Nairobi
1st Floor, Cancer Care Kenya Building, Shivachi Road, Parklands
Nairobi, 00800
Kenya
+254 748 811909

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Harmony of Hope: Jane Dance Through Adversity

By Charles Githu & Elizabeth Waichinga | Fundraising and Communication Department

In the vibrant city of Nairobi, Jane's life took an unexpected turn, revealing an unwavering strength and resilience that would inspire many. A devoted mom, a lawyer with three decades of experience,... Read the full report ›

Unbreakable Bonds: Conquering Cancer with Love and Support

By Charles Githu and Elizabeth Waichinga | Faraja Communication Department

Esther, 50yrs old. Esther's world came crashing down when she received the devastating news of her cancer diagnosis. Experiencing extreme dizziness and frequent nausea, she never imagined that her... Read the full report ›

A bad beginning makes a good end: Norah's amazing story of resilience

By Charles Githu and Cindy Ogana | Faraja Communication Department

Norah is a middle-aged Kenyan woman who is full of life and good cheer. She is married with two school-going boys aged 16 and 10. Norah and her husband are both casual labourers who reside in informal... Read the full report ›
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