Finding financial and practical support can be difficult while a child is receiving cancer treatment. These organizations support children with cancer and their families through assistance such as accommodation, transportation, food, medical expenses and other essential needs.
The resources below are official organizations that provide support for children with cancer and their families in different African countries. Eligibility and available services vary by organization.
Supports children with cancer and their families through accommodation, meals, transportation, nutritional support and psychosocial services during treatment.
CHOC Foundation →Helps children with cancer and their families with treatment costs, medicines, diagnostic services, transportation, accommodation and other essential support.
KidzCan →Supports children with cancer and their families by helping address financial, logistical and emotional barriers to cancer treatment.
Hope for Cancer Kids →Provides children with cancer and their caregivers with accommodation, meals, transportation, medical and psychosocial support during treatment.
Bless a Child →Supports children with cancer and their families, including families who travel long distances for treatment and need accommodation and practical assistance.
Kayula Foundation →Provides practical, psychosocial and emergency support to children with cancer and their caregivers.
ZACCAF →Works to improve access to childhood cancer care in Tanzania, providing free treatment and support for children and their families.
Tumaini La Maisha →Provides medical, social and psychological support to children with cancer and their families, including practical assistance such as accommodation and transportation.
L’Avenir →Provides material, psychological and practical support for children with cancer and their families, including assistance connected with treatment and medicines.
Noujoum →Supports children with cancer and their families during treatment, including accommodation and practical family assistance.
TAPCCO →Helps children from low-income families access cancer treatment, medicines and other essential support.
CLWCF →Provides financial assistance for treatment together with transportation, nutrition, hygiene and psychosocial support for children with cancer and their families.
Cure Childhood Cancer →Every organization has its own eligibility requirements, application process and available services. Some forms of support may require a referral from a hospital, social worker or healthcare team. Funding and programs can also change over time, so please check the organization's official website for the most current information before applying.
Financial difficulties can add another layer of stress during a child's treatment. We hope these resources make it a little easier to find practical support and focus on what matters most: being there for your child.