Afghanistan Cancer Foundation & Organization

Afghanistan Cancer Foundation & Organization (CORDA-World Welfare, Humanitarian and Development Organization) is an independent, Non-Governmental, Non-Profit, Non-Political and Non-Sectarian Organization working in Afghanistan in the areas of Cancer, Health, Education, Capacity Building, Nutrition, Emergency, Protection, Research and WASH, with an aim at improving livelihoods and alleviating poverty. The organization works in collaboration with other line ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, INGOs, and the donor community.

Every cancer. Every life.

We are a leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it—for everyone. We are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

It is the largest body to represent all the specialists treating cancer patients in the country. Since the birth of ACF, members are increasing day by day from various disciplines: clinical oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, nuclear physicians, hematologists, etc.

Our Purpose

To serve and promote the cause of the specialty of clinical oncology and allied sciences involved in the treatment of cancer patients.

Our Drive

Accelerate breakthroughs in lifesaving research and empower people everywhere to conquer cancer.

ACF Mission

ACF's mission is to provide self-reliance and sustainable development through humanitarian and development services with a special focus on health, education, capacity building and training, research, and surveys. Our aim is to foster an enabled and sound environment that improves Afghans' living standards and promotes their livelihoods.

Commitment to Lives

The mission of the Afghanistan Cancer Foundation & Organization is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support—ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

Saving lives. Improving health. Transforming futures.

Enhancing the health and well-being of all Afghans.

'To be the beacon of hope against cancer.'

We’re one against Cancer.

ACF Vision

ACF is dedicated to improving the quality of cancer care in the country and worldwide. It enhances the understanding and practice of clinical oncology as the most cost-effective cancer management approach in resource-restricted countries.

ACF envisions a society where all individuals enjoy secure, healthy, and enlightened lives in a responsive environment that promotes their social, economic, cultural, and moral development.

ACF’s vision is to support and develop an empowered, vigorous, and educated Afghan community through the provision of health and education services, capacity building, nutrition, and social welfare.

Vision: Empowered Communities

• We strengthen our educational programs through cross-regional enrichment and joint practice-led project.
• We bolster the global promotion of human rights and democracy by maximizing the digitalization of our activities.
• We strengthen the visibility and capacities of the organization alumni in all regions of the country.
• We ensure the strategic enlargement of the organization.
• We strengthen the link between academic and grassroots activism and support global movement-building efforts that address emerging human rights crises through teaching, research and capacity-building.
• We mainstream the empowerment of women, children and youth across all regions of the country.
• We strengthen democratic resilience.
• We develop educational and research activities to raise awareness about the link between environmental justice and human rights.
• We foreground the role of the arts as a key tool for the advancement of human rights and democracy.