September Awareness Month
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Our Unified Awareness Campaign
KidzCan Zimbabwe runs a comprehensive, year-round awareness campaign that reaches every corner of the nation. From September’s gold ribbon month to our groundbreaking partnership with apostolic churches, from community outreach to healthcare worker training — every initiative works together to save children’s lives through early detection.
The Challenge
Childhood cancer outcomes in Zimbabwe are affected by multiple factors
Delayed Diagnosis
Many children present late due to limited recognition of early warning signs and frequent misdiagnosis.
Lack of Awareness
Many communities and some healthcare workers lack knowledge of childhood cancer symptoms, leading to delays in seeking medical help.
Treatment Abandonment
Social, emotional, and economic burdens sometimes cause families to discontinue treatment before completion.
Financial Constraints
High costs of treatment, transport, and medication force families into difficult decisions, often delaying or stopping care.
Cultural & Religious Beliefs
Some families turn to traditional or spiritual remedies first — often due to financial pressures or cultural norms — resulting in late presentation.
These Can Be Overcome
These factors contribute to lower survival rates — but they can be overcome through awareness, education, and community support.
September Awareness Month
September — Join KidzCan Zimbabwe this September for our Awareness Month — a nationwide push of media campaigns, community outreach, and public awareness drives spreading the message that children get cancer too, and early detection is the best protection.
Every year on February 15th, the world unites under the symbol of the gold ribbon to honor the courage of children fighting cancer, celebrate the resilience of survivors, and remember those we’ve lost. For KidzCan Zimbabwe, International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) has always been more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a moment to reflect on our journey, recommit to our mission, and celebrate the progress we’ve made in the fight against childhood cancer. This year’s commemoration at Rainbow Children’s Village holds special significance: we mark the completion of Phase 3, symbolizing a transformative new era in accommodation provision for Zimbabwe’s youngest cancer warriors and their families.
Our Unified Awareness Campaign
KidzCan Zimbabwe runs a comprehensive, year-round awareness campaign that reaches every corner of the nation. From September’s gold ribbon month to our groundbreaking partnership with apostolic churches, from community outreach to healthcare worker training — every initiative works together to save children’s lives through early detection.
SEPTEMBER AWARENESS MONTH
A united front of media, schools, and corporates joining forces with churches to champion early detection and conquer childhood cancer.
ACCZ PARTNERSHIP
A ground breaking partnership with 630+ Apostolic Churches to bring life-saving cancer awareness to Zimbabwe’s most remote and underserved communities.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
A nationwide mobilisation of villages, urban communities , schools, and local leaders , ensuring lifesaving cancer knowledge reaches every child
HEALTHCARE TRAINING
Empowering medical professionals with diagnostic skills to ensure rapid identification and life-saving referrals for every child facing a cancer diagnosis.
MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS
Harnessing television, radio, and digital storytelling to broadcast hope, educate the nation, and shatter the stigma and myths surrounding childhood cancer treatment
Public Campaigns
Conducting national events uniting communities to prioritise early detection, accelerate clinical intervention, and champion the survival of children
APOSTOLIC SECTS
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CHURCHES
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BISHOPS
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WITNESSED SIGNING CEREMONY
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The KidzCan ACCZ Partnership Empowers Bishops To
Emphasize Early Detection
Teach families to recognize warning signs and act
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Spread Accurate Information
Share lifesaving knowledge about childhood cancer with their congregations
Refer Children Quickly
Connect sick children with health facilities for timely medical care
Fundraise Effectively
Support families facing the financial burden of cancer
treatment.
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Amplifying the Voice of Hope: Our Media Partners
Amplifying the Voice of Hope: Our Media Partners
At KidzCan Zimbabwe, we believe that awareness is the first step toward a cure. By collaborating with the nation’s leading media houses, we bridge the gap between clinical expertise and every household in Zimbabwe. Radio is our most vital tool for early detection. Through live broadcasts, call-in shows, and educational segments, we bring life-saving information to millions in their own languages.
01 : The Power of Radio: Reaching Every Corner
National Reach: Regular engagements on Star FM, ZiFM Stereo, and Capitalk 100.4 allow us to demystify childhood cancer for urban and rural audiences.
02 : Grassroots Impact:
Collaborations with Radio Zimbabwe and National FM ensure that the 7 warning signs of cancer reach the most remote communities.
03 : Youth Voice:
Partnering with University stations like ZOU FM and CUT FM to educate the next generation of parents and leaders.
A Legacy of Partnership: KidzCan & Star FM
The partnership with Star FM has truly become a cornerstone of KidzCan’s outreach strategy. For over three years, the station has generously opened its airwaves to ensure that the message of hope and the importance of early detection reach every corner of Zimbabwe.
A Legacy of Partnership: KidzCan & Star FM
Since 2022, the Star FM Breakfast Show has been more than just a media partner; they have been champions for our cause. The dynamic trio—Nikki, Ephraim Tagu, and Sakhy—have hosted KidzCan annually to mark both February’s Orange Month and September’s Gold Ribbon Month.
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The Power of 6-9 AM: These live morning broadcasts have allowed KidzCan’s clinical experts, like Nurse Charity Kawadza, and Executive Director Daniel McKenzie, to demystify childhood cancer for a national audience.
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Beyond the Studio: This partnership hasn’t been limited to the microphone. In past years, while the show aired, teams of Star FM and KidzCan volunteers have taken to the streets (such as the corner of Churchill and Sam Nujoma Street) to distribute thousands of awareness flyers to morning commuters.
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Breaking Myths: Through these sessions, the partnership has directly addressed misconceptions in our community, emphasizing that “Children do get cancer, and they can survive it.”