Feliciana Mshanga Memorial Cancer Foundation
Registration No: 00NGO/R/9012 – Registered under the Laws of Tanzania
Headquarters: Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
1. Our
Story
The Feliciana Mshanga Memorial Cancer Foundation (FMMCF) was
founded to honor Mama Feliciana Mshanga, who passed away on January 2022,
after a long battle with cancer.
During her treatment, she witnessed the stigma, delays in
diagnosis, high costs, long travel distances, and lack of holistic support that
burden Tanzanian cancer patients — especially those in rural areas. Despite her
pain, she supported fellow patients with nutrition, comfort, and hope.
Before her passing, Mama Feliciana urged her family to
create an institution that would continue this work, ensuring that no one faces
cancer alone. Today, FMMCF carries forward her vision through awareness,
screening, treatment support, research, vaccination, holistic care, and
survivorship programs.
2. Our Mission, Vision & Core Values
Ø Mission
Empowering communities with knowledge,
resources, and support to prevent, detect, and combat cancer, while advancing
research, innovation, and integrated care solutions.
Ø Vision
A Tanzania where cancer is no longer
life-threatening, ensuring every individual has access to the best possible
care, support, and opportunities for a healthy life, prioritizing humanity,
dignity, and access for all.
Ø Core Values
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Compassion
– Caring deeply for patients and families
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Hope
– Inspiring confidence in better outcomes
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Love
– Building human connections in care
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Kindness
– Serving with empathy and generosity
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Determination
– Never giving up on our mission
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Dignity
– Upholding respect for every patient
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Innovation
– Embracing new solutions in cancer care
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Adaptability
– Responding to emerging needs
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Inclusiveness
– Ensuring equitable access for all
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Empowerment
– Giving people the tools to make informed health decisions.
3. Key Programmes
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Community Awareness, Prevention & Vaccination
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Conducts nationwide awareness campaigns on cancer prevention, early detection, and screening.
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Promotes vaccination to prevent infection-related cancers.
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Integrates education on viral infections linked to cancer
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Produces the Cancer Talk podcast, featuring experts, survivors, and advocates sharing real stories, prevention education, and health insights.
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Delivers capacity-building workshops for health workers and community health volunteers on screening, early detection, and patient referral.
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Patient Support, Treatment & Navigation
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Provides dignified transportation initiative for patients accessing treatment.
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Supports invasive precancerous cell removal services (such as cryotherapy and thermal ablation) for early-stage patients, helping to prevent cancer progression.
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Offers insurance coverage support to help patients access affordable, quality treatment and reduce out-of-pocket expenses.
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Operates safe lodge accommodation for out-of-town patients and caregivers, ensuring a secure and compassionate stay during treatment.
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Provides psychosocial counseling, financial aid, and navigation assistance from diagnosis through recovery.
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Survivorship, Economic Empowerment & Education
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Implements programs offering emotional, social, and spiritual support to survivors and families.
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Provides vocational and entrepreneurship training to empower survivors with sustainable livelihoods.
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Offers education scholarships to children and young adults affected by cancer, fostering hope and long-term empowerment.
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Research, Data & Policy Coordination
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Coordinates community-based cancer data collection and strengthens linkages between local facilities and national registries.
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Collaborates with research institutions and policymakers to inform evidence-based strategies, innovation, and equitable healthcare delivery.
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Integrated Health Partnerships
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Implements and promote integrated care for cross-cutting health challenges.
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Partners with hospitals, local councils, and training institutions to build healthcare worker capacity and strengthen early detection systems.
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Works with government, private sector, and development partners to expand access and sustainability of cancer prevention and treatment.
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Advocacy & Diplomacy
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Leads the stakeholders platforms, engaging embassies, international organizations, and private partners in joint advocacy, fundraising, and global solidarity efforts.
4. Early Achievements & Initiatives
While
newly established, FMMCF has begun:
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Launching awareness campaigns on cervical, breast, prostate, and
childhood cancers.
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Supporting patients with transportation, nutritional assistance, and
hygiene kits.
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Advocating for early screening and vaccination.
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Engaging in global cancer awareness days i.e. World cancer cay, World ovarian cancer
day, Gynecological cancer awareness day, etc.).
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Building a network of hospitals, survivor groups,
and schools for future outreach.
5. Partnerships in Progress
We are actively developing
collaborations with:
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Local government health facilities in Dar es Salaam and other regions.
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International cancer awareness networks and advocacy platforms.
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Civil society organizations in health, women’s empowerment, and youth
engagement.
6. Legal Status & Governance
Name: Feliciana Mshanga Memorial Cancer Foundation
Registration No: 00NGO/R/9012
Legal Form: NGO registered in the United Republic of Tanzania
Governing Body: Board of Directors (7 members)
Headquarters: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
7. Contact
Email: feliciana.cancerfoundation@gmail.com
Phone: +255 625 017 743
FMMCF Global Partnership & Membership
