Project Give Hope Returns to Masaka: Fighting Cervical Cancer

The John M. Kamya Foundation Events Project Give Hope Returns to Masaka: Fighting Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among women in Africa—even though it is preventable and treatable when caught early. That's why The John M. Kamya Foundation relaunched Project Give Hope in January 2025 in Masaka, Uganda, with a renewed focus on cervical cancer awareness, prevention, and treatment.

Over the two-week program, we brought together local and international healthcare professionals to provide life-saving services to thousands of women. Screenings were performed, HPV vaccines were administered, and health education sessions were conducted in both urban clinics and rural outreach locations. Our goal was to reach women who had never been tested before, many of whom were unaware of the risks.

One of the most impactful elements of the project was the training of local gynecologists, midwives, and nurses. We introduced a "Master Training Curriculum" designed to equip healthcare workers with the skills and knowledge necessary to continue this critical work long after the initial campaign ends. In doing so, we are building a sustainable, community-led approach to women's healthcare.

With your support, Project Give Hope can expand to new regions and help end preventable deaths from cervical cancer. Every donation and volunteer hour counts—because no woman should lose her life to a disease we know how to stop.