Cancer awareness for Africa
No one should face cancer in silence.
Menya helps families learn the signs early, find people who have lived it, and reach the help that already exists.
This is Amina's story
Amina found a lump in her breast. Her family said it was a curse, so she waited.
Two years later, she finally saw a doctor. By then, the cancer was advanced.
She never knew that early checks could have helped. She never met a woman who survived the same thing. And she never heard about the free help near her home.
Amina's story is the story of many families across Africa.
Amina is a composite story based on real experiences.
About 700,000
people die of cancer in Africa every year
Most
are diagnosed too late, often because of fear and myths
About 4 in 10
cancer patients live with serious distress, often alone
Figures are approximate, from WHO and published studies.
Why we built Menya
Menya means 'know' in Kinyarwanda. Because when people know early, lives are saved. And when they know they are not alone, they find the strength to keep going.
Three ways Menya helps
Learn it
Know the signs early. Bust the myths. Get clear, kind guidance.
Share it
Talk to someone who has lived it. You are never alone.
Find help
Locate free care, screening, and treatment near your home.