Organizations and programs that may help families affected by childhood cancer with accommodation, transportation, meals, education, family services, community support, and other everyday needs.
The organizations below support children and young people with cancer and their families in different parts of Africa. Services and eligibility vary by country and location, so always check the organization's official website for current information.
A community-based organization supporting children with cancer and their families through social and practical assistance, hospital support, family resources, activities, and help intended to ease the burden of treatment.
Works to improve childhood cancer care across Kenya and supports programs for children and their families, including family support, navigation, awareness, and initiatives that help reduce barriers to completing treatment.
Supports children and young people with cancer and their families with practical needs such as transport to treatment, nutrition, basic family assistance, activities for children, and support intended to help families remain in care.
Supports children with cancer and affected families through practical family assistance, nutrition, transportation, education, access to care, housing-related support, and programs designed to help children continue treatment.
Walks alongside children with cancer and their families, helping connect them with appropriate care and mobilizing assistance for urgent practical needs while addressing financial and social barriers to treatment.
Supports pediatric cancer care in Malawi and helps sustain services for children and caregivers at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, where family support, play activities, and other supportive services accompany treatment.
Supports children receiving cancer treatment in public hospitals in Nigeria through family-centered assistance, community programs, practical support, activities, awareness, and initiatives intended to help families through treatment.
Helps children with cancer and other serious conditions access specialized care and assists families with patient navigation, treatment pathways, advocacy, and access to services in Mauritius or abroad when necessary.
Provides non-clinical support for children with cancer and life-threatening blood disorders and their caregivers, including accommodation, transportation, meals, and other practical assistance while families access treatment.
Originally founded as Rwanda Children's Cancer Relief, the organization supports people affected by cancer and their families through hospital visits, basic necessities, patient support, navigation, and accommodation initiatives.
Through its CHICA program, the Cancer Association of Namibia supports children with cancer and their families, including accommodation at the CHICA Interim Home for families who need to travel to Windhoek for treatment.
A supportive recreational center for children with cancer and their families, providing a safe environment between treatment periods where children, parents, and siblings can spend time together, recover, learn, and participate in activities.
Social services, eligibility requirements, referral procedures, and program availability vary widely across Africa. Some organizations work with particular hospitals or treatment centers, and accommodation, transportation, or other assistance may depend on availability. Visit the organization's official website or speak with your child's healthcare or social-work team to confirm which services are currently available to your family.
A child's healthcare team, hospital social worker, or local childhood cancer organization can also help connect your family with housing, transportation, food, education, family programs, and community support.