World Child Cancer supports children with cancer, and their families, in low-and middle-income countries around the world.
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Diagnosed with AML at age two, Kiysin received support throughout her treatment journey and continued learning through Heroes School.
Today, she's excelling in her studies. 🌟
Her story is just one of many featured in our 2026 Impact Report, coming later this month. Stay tuned!
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Following yesterday’s Cancer Survivors Day, we are celebrating six-year-old Rabin’s completion of treatment and transition into survivorship!
Follow six-year-old cancer survivor Rabin as he travels to school with his mother and studies at home in Nepal.
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Our collaboration with @Amgen has created an incredible shift in how childhood cancer treatment is funded.
Amgen’s commitment to holistic care, and their deep understanding that treatment goes beyond just the medicine has allow us to provide survivorship scholarships.
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Today, we celebrate the graduation of four Ghanaian Paediatric Oncology Nurse Fellows from the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives.
In this video, meet graduate Naa Martekie Tackie-Martey, who pursued the fellowship to help fellow nurses recognise childhood cancer earlier.
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The graduates completed the fellowship through World Child Cancer with the generous support of UBS Optimus Foundation
They will continue to mentor the next generation of paediatric oncology nurses to strengthen care for children with cancer across Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa
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Episode Two of You're Not Alone is now live 🌟
Hear from Edwin Boachie-Yiadom, Clinical Psychologist, about resilience, grief, and the emotional realities of healthcare work.
🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/49WTIuQ
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This #WorldNutritionDay, thanks to #UKAidMatch our Ghana team is improving access to nutrition support for children with cancer while advocating for nutrition to be prioritised globally.
More stories coming soon! 💛 @FCDOGovUK
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Nurses don’t just deliver care, they carry families through cancer.
Hear from Joy Ajibta, a paediatric oncology nurse in Ghana whose research explored the psychosocial experiences of parents of children facing cancer.
🎥 Watch the video below.
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Supported by Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), Joy presented his findings at #SIOPAfrica2026, helping bring frontline nursing perspectives to the global stage. @SNForg
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When 13-year-old Sanu first arrived for cancer treatment in Nepal, he was very quiet and rarely interacted with others.
Now, some of his happiest moments are spent playing games with other children in the hospital ward.
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“She is funny, and she makes me laugh,” Sanu says about Family Support Officer Nirmala, who brings games, music and activities during treatment.
Discover how Family Support Officers are making a difference to children like Sanu: bit.ly/3RhnofO
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The 79th World Health Assembly is here!
Ahead of the Assembly a World Child Cancer trustee joined global partners and health leaders focused on improving outcomes for children with cancer worldwide
We look forward to the discussions ahead as this momentum continues #WHA79
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What a fantastic way to kick off our Ambassador events calendar for 2026! 🌼
This week, we welcomed supporters, partners, colleagues and friends to the World Child Cancer Ambassador Spring Quiz for an evening of friendly competition & fundraising!
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We love seeing the enthusiasm from the Veeva European Business Consulting team as they fundraise to make a difference for children with cancer 🌟
They’ve already raised £4,000 this year and next up is the Royal Parks Half Marathon 🏃🏽♂️
Support the team: bit.ly/4dFaMYv
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Yesterday was #InternationalNursesDay and we’re continuing to recognise the emotional strength of nurses worldwide
In this clip from You’re Not Alone Jennifer Geel reflects on burnout prevention and the importance of supportive teams
Full episode: bit.ly/4vtyw8R
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This #InternationalNursesDay we celebrate nurses around the world who care for children with cancer and their families.
🎥 Watch Anizia share her experience, what this training means to her, and why investing in nurses is so important for children with cancer.
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The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) and the Health Carousel Foundation are powerful examples of supporters who enable frontline sustainable impact.
Through their support, nurses are gaining the skills needed to improve care for future generations of children and families.
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For Ana, 10, hospital used to feel overwhelming. Now, something is changing.
Through Xploro, now adapted into local language in Indonesia, she’s learning to understand her treatment, with support from Family Support Officers guiding her through play and education.
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Proud to share a newly published paper highlighting the need to strengthen CPC in Ghana💚
@ICPCN & @WChildCancer lead the #ChilPalCareGhana programme supporting the development of CPC across the country.
Read more here: bit.ly/4d5eeM1
#ICPCN #ChildrensPalliativeCare
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Hospital school helps children with cancer stay connected, not left behind
At Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital School in Malawi, children:
💛 Feel less alone
📚 Stay connected to their education
🌈 Cope with long treatments
Support hospital schools today bit.ly/402XFsD
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