Organizing & Host Entity

The Breast Cancer in Young Women (BCYWF) Foundation is a global network of medical professionals, researchers, advocates, survivors, and organizations across 29 countries, united to improve the lives of young women affected by breast cancer and to prevent future cases. Committed to education, research, advocacy, and survivor support, BCYWF provides multilingual resources—educational materials in 13 languages and bilingual survivor stories in six languages. The Foundation raises targeted awareness and promotes early detection by empowering young women and teens with life-saving knowledge. Through collaboration and compassion, BCYWF strives to create a lasting impact in the fight against breast cancer among younger populations worldwide.

Established in 2007, the Indian Oncology Foundation (IOF) is a voluntary, non-profit national organization founded by Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid (Padma Shri, Chairman, Cancer Institute, Medanta Hospitals) and Mr. Raj Kumar Mallick. IOF is committed to raising awareness about cancer, improving early detection and treatment, and supporting survivorship across India. As cancer cases continue to rise, IOF focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing the cancer burden, particularly in underserved rural communities. Through carefully designed health initiatives and regional collaboration, the foundation aims to address gaps in gaps and make cancer prevention and care more accessible. IOF envisions a future where India is free from the threat of cancer and continues to work tirelessly toward this goal with compassion, expertise, and dedication.