Kenya Chapter
E.R.I.C. Kenya, established in June 2024, promotes breast cancer awareness.
Using a 40-20-40 Model, they focus on education, screenings, and support.
Their team values integrity, impact, collaboration, and encourages public involvement.
Welcome To E.R.I.C. Cancer
Initiative Kenya
E.R.I.C. Cancer Initiative Kenya was founded by Early Recognition Is Critical (E.R.I.C.) in June 2024. We are committed to creating awareness about breast cancer and promoting breast self-examination techniques for early recognition of the disease in communities across Kenya. Our aim is to influence positive lifestyle changes and healthy seeking behaviors around breast health among women and girls of reproductive age.
Cancer Burden in Kenya
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, and Kenya is no exception. Breast cancer is among the top cancers affecting women in Kenya, with thousands diagnosed each year. E.R.I.C. Cancer Initiative Kenya aims to raise awareness about breast cancer in Kenya and believes that everyone deserves access to quality cancer care, regardless of their status or location. Despite this, many Kenyans lack access to cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care.
About the Kenya Chapter
Our Vision
To save lives by early recognition of breast cancer.
Our Mission
To prevent and respond to breast cancer by raising awareness towards early recognition being critical in breast cancer management. We foster this through awareness creation, partnerships for patient support, and capacity building.
Our Goal
To contribute towards the reduction of the breast cancer burden amongst Kenyan women and girls of reproductive age by ensuring a knowledgeable population and a positive response towards early recognition of the disease.
What We Do
We provide free breast cancer education, teach self-breast exams, and follow-up support to the women of Kenya using our 40-20-40 Model:
40% Education and Outreach
- Survey the community to assess the current state of breast cancer awareness.
- Conduct seminars with Village Health Teams as ambassadors of change.
- Conduct health education sessions using breast cancer teaching aids.
20% Screenings
- Demonstrate and teach the breast self-examination technique for early detection of breast cancer signs and symptoms.
- Organize medical camps in partnership with other stakeholders to provide diagnostic screenings.
40% Follow Up Support
- Provide follow-up support after screening findings.
- Link individuals to healthcare systems for continuum of care.
- Partner with community-led organizations to provide additional care.
- Conduct routine follow-ups by the E.R.I.C. team to assess the management process.
Our Core Values
- Integrity– We emphasize accurate and detailed sharing of awareness information. We give credit to all contributors and publicly disclose all relevant relationships and conflicts of interest.
- Impact-Awareness creation must have a meaningful impact on how breast cancer is understood, prevented or treated.
- Accountability enhances an environment of openness to the breast cancer community and the public. We remain accountable to all our partners and donors that enable the work that we do.
- Respect– Personal screening tests must be conducted with the highest respect for individuals with or at risk of breast cancer.
- Compassion and Courage-Caring for and supporting those at risk of breast cancer. Undeterred by challenges and bold in actions around creating awareness on breast cancer.
- Collaboration– We believe in a multisectoral approach towards responding to breast cancer and its outcomes.
Our Team
Esther Omuseni
Executive Director
estheromuseni@gmail.com
Elekiah Anguko
Programs Manager
elekiahellie@gmail.com
Roselyne Achieng
Program Coordinator
roselynebelinda@gmail.com
Steven Ogingo
Treasurer
ogingosteven@gmail.com
Mercy Mbago
Secretary
mercymbago@gmail.com
George Otieno
Communications Director
georgehanta98@gmail.com
Caroline Akinyi
Brand Ambassador
couma01@gmail.com
Faith Ong'onda
Volunteer
faithongonda@gmail.com
Enidy Amagove
Volunteer
ennienid@gmail.com
Peryline Odongo
Volunteer
perylineodongo@gmail.com
John Diang'a
Volunteer
diangajohn2@gmail.com
Eva Makechi
Volunteer
makechieva@yahoo.com
Rhoda Musungu
Volunteer
rhodamusungu@gmail.com
Everlyne Ochieng
Volunteer
ochyeve@gmail.com
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Get Involved
If you are interested in supporting the E.R.I.C. Cancer Initiative Kenya, there are many ways to get involved. You can make a donation, volunteer your time and skills, or simply help spread the word about the organization’s important work. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against cancer in Kenya.
