AFRICAN WOMEN AND YOUTH
CANCER AND NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INITIATIVE
Empowering Women and Youth. Supporting Healthier Communities.
ABOUT AWYCNCDI
AWYCNCDI is a non-governmental organization registered in Uganda in 2019. We provide health and psychosocial community support to women, youth, people living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and people with disabilities.
Through advocacy, capacity building, counseling, screening, research, networking and resource mobilization, we work to improve the quality of life of individuals, families and communities.
HEALTH. SUPPORT. EMPOWERMENT.
Creating healthier and more informed communities
Cancer and non-communicable diseases affect individuals, families and communities. AWYCNCDI works to bring health information, support and community-based services closer to the people who need them.
We believe that better health outcomes require more than medical treatment. They require awareness, early action, psychosocial support, community participation and strong partnerships.
Our focus
Cancer Support
Advocacy, awareness, patient support and community education for people affected by cancer.
NCD Prevention & Support
Community awareness and support around diabetes, hypertension, stroke and other non-communicable diseases.
Screening & Early Action
Supporting community-based health education and screening initiatives in collaboration with health professionals and facilities.
Psychosocial Support
Counseling and support for patients, survivors, families and people living with chronic conditions or disabilities.
WHAT WE DO
Supporting People. Strengthening Communities
Advocacy: We advocate for greater awareness, support and access to appropriate health services for people affected by cancer, NCDs and disabilities.
Community Outreach: We take health education, sensitization and selected support services closer to communities, particularly underserved populations.
Counseling: We promote psychosocial support for patients, survivors, families and communities affected by chronic illness and disability.
Health Education: We provide information on cancer, NCDs, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, physical activity, hygiene, sanitation and risk-factor prevention.
Capacity Building: We support training for health workers, survivors, advocates and community stakeholders.
Research: We promote research that can contribute to improved prevention, care and control of cancer and NCDs.
WHO WE SERVE
Putting Women and Youth at the Heart of Community Health
Our work focuses on:
Women
Supporting women with health information, prevention, screening and psychosocial support.
Youth
Empowering young people with knowledge and healthier choices that can reduce future health risks.
Patients & Survivors
Supporting people affected by cancer and NCDs and promoting dignity and quality of life.
People with Disabilities
Promoting inclusion, support and improved quality of life for people living with disabilities.
Families & Communities
Strengthening community knowledge and support systems around health and wellbeing.
OUR IMPACT
Doctors
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Nurses/Midwives
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Social Workers
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WORK WITH US
Let's Build Healthier Communities Together
Are you an organization, health facility, school, business, professional, development partner or individual interested in improving community health?
We welcome partnerships that can help expand health education, advocacy, screening, counseling, research and support services.
