Bc Awareness for Corporations in Rwanda
Overview of the Initiative
Objective:
Raise awareness about breast cancer, promote
early detection, and provide on-site screenings
for company staff.
Format:
Training presentations, Q&A, and clinical screenings.
Team:
Philippa Kibugu Decuir (Founder/Advocate)
Oda Nsabimana (Co-Founder/Advocate)
Charlotte Haston (Survivor/Nurse)
Olive Mukabutera (Nurse)
Key Session Details
Agenda Highlights:
Welcome and objectives overview.
Awareness presentation on breast cancer (signs, myths, risk factors, prevention, etc.).
Demonstration of Breast Self-Examination (BSE).
Screening and individual consultations.
Interactive Q&A.
Duration:
1.5 hours per session.
Results and Impact
Companies We Have Worked with so far:
SKOL BREWERY, GOODLIFE ACCESS, RDB,
RNP & BK
Attendance:
Engaged a total of 1878 staff members across 16 sessions.
Screenings Conducted:
497 screenings, with 6 suspicious cases referred for further testing.
Key Feedback:
“The session was informative and encouraged me to prioritize my health.”
“I didn’t know men can get breast cancer.”
“I’m going to start loving myself.”
Additional and Offers and Opportunities Related to Our Proposed Initiative
On-Site Wellness Programs:
Offer regular free or subsidized screenings for breast cancer and other NCDs.
Educational Resources:
Provide trilingual health education materials (e.g., BCIEA’s “IKUNDE, IMENYE, ISUZUMISHE” posters).
Wellness Champions:
Train staff to promote health awareness within their teams.
Partner with BCIEA:
Sponsor BCIEA campaigns to extend outreach beyond the workplace.
Digital Wellness Portals:
Share health reminders and tips through a digital platform.
Conclusion
Success:
The campaign raised awareness and encouraged participants to take proactive steps toward breast health.
Next Steps:
We followed up with the 6 suspicious cases referred them for further testing.
We are expanding workplace campaigns to more organizations.
Gratitude:
BCIEA thanks you for your Consideration in prioritizing employee health and partnering in this lifesaving initiative.
Contact Information:
Philippa C Kibugu Decuir
Founder, CEO, Advocate
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +250 781 278 312
Website: https://breastcancerafrica.org/
Register here: https://tally.so/r/n9pyep