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About Hope & Courage International

Supporting Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA)

Who We Are

Hope & Courage International (HCI) is a survivor-led, Kenya-based Non-Governmental Organization dedicated to supporting Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) affected by childhood cancers. We exist to ensure that no young person walks the cancer journey — or life after cancer — alone.

Hope & Courage International Who We Are Hope & Courage International (HCI) is a survivor-led, Kenya-based organization dedicated to supporting Children, Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) affected by childhood cancers. We exist to ensure that no young person walks the cancer journey — or life after cancer — alone. Founded from lived experience, HCI bridges the gap between diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and healing by providing psychosocial support, mentorship, advocacy, and safe spaces for growth, dignity, and hope. Our Focus: AYA & Childhood Cancer Survivorship Medical treatment is only the beginning. Many childhood cancer survivors and AYAs face long-term challenges such as emotional trauma, isolation, late effects of treatment, disrupted education, identity struggles, and limited access to age-appropriate support. At Hope & Courage International, we focus on: • Adolescents (13–18 years) • Young Adults (19–35 years) • Childhood cancer survivors transitioning into adolescence and adulthood Our work centers on survivorship care, mental wellness, peer connection, and empowering young people to rebuild their lives with confidence and purpose. Founded from lived experience, HCI bridges the gap between diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and healing by providing psychosocial support, mentorship, advocacy, and safe spaces for growth, dignity, and hope.

Our Focus: AYA & Childhood Cancer Survivorship

Medical treatment is only the beginning. Many childhood cancer survivors and AYAs face long-term challenges such as emotional trauma, isolation, late effects of treatment, disrupted education, identity struggles, and limited access to age-appropriate support.

At Hope & Courage International, we focus on:

  • Adolescents (13–18 years)
  • Young Adults (18–25 years)
  • Childhood cancer survivors transitioning into adolescence and adulthood

Our work centers on survivorship care, mental wellness, peer connection, and empowering young people to rebuild their lives with confidence and purpose.

HCI goal is “Healing through Strengthening the Body, Educating the Mind and Nurturing Hope & Courage.”

More About Hope & Courage International

Our Vision

A Kenya where every adolescent and young adult affected by cancer thrives with dignity, hope, and a strong support system — during treatment and throughout survivorship.

Our Mission

To provide holistic psychosocial support, survivorship care, advocacy, and safe spaces for adolescents and young adults affected by cancer across Kenya.

Our Goal

HCI goal is "Healing through Strengthening the Body, Educating the Mind and Nurturing Hope & Courage."

Why AYA Matters

Adolescents and young adults with cancer often fall between pediatric and adult care systems. Their needs are unique — and often unmet.

HCI exists to ensure AYAs are:

  • Seen
  • Heard
  • Supported
  • Empowered

Because survivorship is not just about living — it’s about living well.