AHEAD Institute

Early detection and hope: Our campaign for children with blood cancer in Ethiopia

Read how you can help save lives.

Over 1,200 children in Ethiopia are affected by blood cancer annually. Without early detection, survival rates are only 20%. With timely diagnosis and treatment, this increases to 70%. Our mission is to overcome barriers and provide psychosocial support.

1200+

Affected children annually

20%

Survival rate without early detection

70%

With timely treatment

Campaign starts in:

Our Mission: Four Weeks That Make the Difference

1

Strengthen Early Detection

Strengthen Early Detection

By raising awareness through various informational posts on social media throughout the campaign

2

Expand Accommodations

Expand Accommodations

Creating safe housing for families during lengthy treatment periods

3

Collect funds

Collect funds

To sustain operations, support growth, and strengthen the center’s new home after an unexpected relocation.

4

Create joyful and hopeful moments

Create joyful and hopeful moments

By organizing events like “Painting for healing” and create connections through events

5

Raise awareness for the center’s life-changing work

Raise awareness for the center’s life-changing work

To Offer safety, support, and renewed hope to more families.

Become Part of Hope

Donate

Your donation saves lives. Every contribution helps give hope to children and families in Ethiopia.

Volunteer

Join our team and help fulfill this important mission.

All Information at a Glance

Campaign Period

August 8 – September 5, 2025

Organizers

Dagmawit Bekele (AHEAD Ethiopia)

Belyou Fole (AHEAD Ethiopia)

Mekdes Kebede (TAPCCO)

Anna Amft (AHEAD Germany)

Learn More

Read our detailed blog post about this important initiative and learn more about our work.

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