About
Who we are.
A future where no one in Africa is left behind because of cancer.
Our mission
To reduce the burden of cancer in Africa by empowering communities, strengthening cancer advocacy, supporting patients and survivors, advancing research, improving access to prevention and care, and using education, partnerships and innovation to create practical solutions to cancer challenges.
We do not only talk about the problem. We organise people to do something about it.
How we are organised
A structure built to outlast any one person
- 7
- Board of Directors
- 4
- Departments
- 4
- Department Directors
- 15+
- Regional Coordinators
- 40+
- Campus Coordinators
Departments
Four departments, four directors
What we stand for
Eight commitments we can be held to
- Compassion
- Behind every cancer statistic is a person, a family and a story. We will never lose sight of that.
- Integrity
- We will be honest about what we have achieved, what we have not achieved and where we still need to improve.
- Evidence
- We promote information based on credible scientific evidence, and avoid spreading fear or misinformation.
- Collaboration
- We believe we can achieve more by working together.
- Inclusion
- Cancer affects everyone. Our movement welcomes people from different backgrounds and professions.
- Innovation
- We are willing to explore new approaches when existing systems are not enough.
- Accountability
- When we make commitments, we must be prepared to account for our actions and results.
- Impact
- We measure ourselves by the difference our work makes — not by the number of people in our groups.
Leadership
The people behind AAC
Emmanuel Chika Ugwu
Founder & Executive Director · Pharmacist
Tobechukwu O Nneji
Co-founder & Board Member · Director, Medication Access and Global Partnerships · Pharmacist
Rev. Fr. Ogbodo Daniel Kenechukwu
Board Member · Pharmacist and Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu State, Nigeria
Boma Mary Dapper
Board Member · Public Administrative Specialist and Procurement Analyst
James C. Igatta
Board Member · Director, Awareness, Advocacy and Campaigns · Pharmacist
Chinaza Ndubuisi Ekwueme
Board Member · Medical Doctor
Amarachi Jennifer Okpala
Board Member · South-West Zonal Coordinator · Pharmacist
Owoh Chioma Chinedum
Board Member · North Central Coordinator · Pharmacist
Dr. Okhesomi R. Eshemokhai
Director, Patient and Survivor Support · Medical Doctor
Emmanuel Acquah
Country Director, Ghana · Cancer Researcher and Medical Laboratory Scientist
Get involved
We do not only talk about the problem. We organise people to do something about it.
Whether you are a student, a health professional, a researcher, a survivor or someone who simply wants to help — there is a role for you.