Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under the age of 45, after breast cancer. Worldwide, more than 650,000 women are diagnosed with this cancer each year. About half of these women do not survive the disease. Over 90% of these women live in developing countries. They are often young mothers who are the linchpin of the household and indispensable to the family income. When they fall away, it has major consequences for the family and the village in which they live.
The wry thing about these facts is that cervical cancer is preventable and 100% curable if the symptoms are diagnosed and treated in time.
Feasible goal
Female Cancer Foundation (FCF) was founded on the ideal of fighting cervical cancer worldwide. A cervical cancer-free world. Not a utopia but a real goal, to be achieved by:
- Providing care (screening and treatment) on the spot,
- providing education and information,
- conducting research.
In all that FCF does, it is paramount that the local health care and population ultimately acquire the knowledge they need to fight cervical cancer. FCF works according to the 'train-the-trainer' principle: local health workers are trained in order to be able to spread the acquired knowledge further within the local community. Read more about cervical cancer and our See & Treat method here.
Theory of Change
FCF has established its Theory of Change. It shows how FCF intends to achieve its objectives. It shows both our activities and the expected outputs and impacts. See our Theory of Change here.
Policy plans 2025-2026
For 2025-2026, FCF has prepared a policy plan. You can read this policy plan here.
Declaration on diversity, inclusion and gender
As part of its work to eliminate cervical cancer, the Female Cancer Foundation is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion among all employees, volunteers, partners, and beneficiaries. In recruitment and team composition, we strive for gender balance and equal opportunities. Flexible work arrangements support work-life balance, including for international project assignments. FCF maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding harassment, physical integrity, discrimination, and exploitation. Gender aspects are taken into account when designing or evaluating projects, including gender-disaggregated indicators and social, cultural, and economic barriers. These practices are monitored by the board to ensure the organization’s inclusivity and impact.
Our full Gender Equality Plan can be found here.