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About Us
We are part of a global movement.
Eric Cancer Initiative Uganda is a chapter of the Early Recognition Is Critical (E.R.I.C) family — a worldwide initiative inspired by the real-life story of Eric, a young boy who survived cancer because it was recognized and treated early. His survival became a message of hope: when cancer is recognized early, lives can be saved.
We are a registered foreign NGO (MIA/NB/2024/09/6455), operating across Uganda, with our head office in Mukono District above Bank of Baroda in Mukono Town.
Our Story in Uganda:
ERIC Cancer Initiative Uganda was founded in October 2022, beginning in Mukono District after a situational analysis with the District Health Officer revealed a high need for breast cancer awareness. In our very first outreach, 37 women presented with breast symptoms, sought care early, and were treated for benign conditions. That moment confirmed our calling: awareness works, and early recognition saves lives.
Where we’ve reached:
Since then, we have grown into a nationwide presence, extending our work to communities in Wakiso, Kampala, Gulu, Arua, Mbale, and Jinja. In each of these districts, we continue to provide education, screenings, and follow-up support — touching the lives of women and girls in their reproductive ages, and their families.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To prevent and respond to breast cancer by raising awareness, strengthening support systems, and building capacity for early detection.
Our Vision
To save lives by early recognition of breast cancer.
Our Goal
To contribute towards reduction of breast cancer burden amongst Ugandan women and girls in reproductive ages by ensuring a knowledgeable population and positive response towards early recognition of the disease.
Our Core Values
We emphasize accurate and detailed sharing of awareness information. We give credit to all contributors and publicly disclose all relevant relationships and conflicts of interest.
Awareness creation must have a meaningful impact on how breast cancer is understood, prevented or treated
enhances an environment of openness to the breast cancer community and the public. We remain accountable to all our partners and donors that enable the work that we do
Personal screening tests must be conducted with the highest respect for individuals with or at risk of breast cancer.
Caring for and supporting those at risk of breast cancer. Undeterred by challenges and bold in actions around creating awareness on breast cancer.
We believe in a multisectoral approach towards responding to breast cancer and its outcomes