We are People of Action
Our national network of neighbors, friends, and leaders volunteer
their skills and resources to solve issues and address community needs.
Empowering Ethiopia’s Fight Against Cancer
Mathiwos Wondu-YeEthiopia Cancer Society (MWECS) is committed to supporting cancer patients and strengthening the national response to cancer and non-communicable diseases. Through its Cancer Community Support initiative, MWECS has assisted thousands of families with financial aid, counseling, and access to care. With more than nine impactful projects and over $5 million worth of medical equipment distributed across Ethiopia, MWECS continues to advance prevention, early detection, treatment, and public awareness; bringing hope and resilience to communities nationwide.
Impact
Plus, Cancer and NCD Patients Supported
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$ 5 million
Equipment
$ 5 million
Equipment
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+ Volunteers
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NCDS & RISK FACTORThe Mathiwos Wondu – YeEthiopia Cancer Society has identified Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their associated risk factors as a key focus area in its mission to improve the overall health outcomes of the Ethiopian population. |
Our Initiatives
Ethiopian PEN-Plus Implementation Project
Ethiopian PEN-Plus Implementation Project is transforming chronic care for severe NCDs like Type 1 Diabetes, Rheumatic Heart Disease, and Sickle Cell Disease at the primary hospital level. Implemented in Amhara and Oromia with support from the NCDI Poverty Network, the project strengthens health systems through capacity building, facility upgrades, medical equipment, and psychosocial support. Despite challenges, PEN-Plus is expanding access to high-quality NCD care.
Multinational Lung Cancer Diagnose and Control Project
The Multinational Lung Cancer Diagnose and Control Project, led by MWECS with support from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, is strengthening lung cancer care in Oromia, Amhara, Afar, and Addis Ababa. With over 6.5 million Birr invested, the project has renovated 15 rooms at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital and equipped them with advanced diagnostic tools like EBUS and bronchoscopy, significantly boosting early detection and treatment capacity.
Support Food Policy in Ethiopia
The Supporting Food Policy in Ethiopia initiative advocates for a strong national food policy to promote healthier diets and reduce NCDs. By pushing for regulations on food production, labeling, marketing, and consumption, the project works to make nutritious, affordable foods more accessible while curbing unhealthy options. Through advocacy, awareness, and stakeholder engagement, it aims to improve nutrition and strengthen the health of Ethiopians.
Regional Implementing Regulations, Smoke Free Environment, and Implementation of Pictorial Health Warnings (PHWs) in Ethiopia
With support from the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), MWECS is advancing tobacco control in Ethiopia through its 2024 project. Focused on Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, Afar, and Somali, the initiative works to enforce smoke-free regulations, implement pictorial health warnings, and strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders. The project builds on a decade-long partnership with CTFK and continues to drive progress toward a healthier, smoke-free Ethiopia.
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News and Update
MWF received recognition for its outstanding contribution to protecting public health policies from tobacco industry interference
Following Ethiopia’s receipt of the prestigious 2025 Good Governance for Tobacco Control Integrity Award at the CoP11 side event in Geneva, a high-level national ceremony was held on January 13, 2026, to launch the findings of the Ethiopia 2025 Tobacco Industry...
A Monumental Milestone in Childhood Cancer Care
January 12, 2026, marked the official inauguration of the Ethiopian Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (ESPHO), a historic step forward in the fight against childhood cancer. As an organization that has been part of the journey since the early days of...
Somaliland Delegation Visits MWF to Exchange Best Practices on PEN-Plus Implementation
Experience Sharing Visit on PEN-Plus Implimentation from the Somaliland This week, we had the pleasure of hosting a team from the Somaliland, led by the Somaliland Ministry of Health, NCD Coordinator and the Somalilander American Health Association (SAHA). The...
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