named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Cervical Cancer Screening Program
Provides HPV screening using GeneXpert and careHPV tests in Liberia, with expanded focus on women living with HIV and outreach to market vendors in Monrovia
Liberia Cancer Center Initiative
Ongoing effort to build a dedicated cancer treatment center for women in Liberia, including chemotherapy services and capacity building
Ovarian Cancer Survivors Platform
Digital platform featuring survivor stories to support and inform women newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer, launched on World Cancer Day
Pathology Laboratory at JFK Memorial Hospital
Established and equipped the first modern pathology lab in Liberia, enabling local processing of cancer specimens and training of pathology technicians
Ranee Palone Flynn Global Cancer Initiative Scholarship
Funds training and education for medical professionals from low- and middle-income countries in gynecologic oncology; first recipient trained at Uganda Cancer Institute
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Cancer Research Funding 3 activities
- Funding cervical cancer screening and research projects for marginalized womenFunds clinical and research projects globally to improve cancer knowledge, awareness, and screening access for marginalized and underrepresented women, including support for VIA and primary HPV screening initiatives in Africa and the Caribbean.
- Funding research fellowships for women's cancer expertsFunds post-doctoral research for women's cancer specialists, such as Dr. Robabeh Ghodsi Ghasem Abadi at the International Agency for Research on Cancer, contributing to the Lancet Commission on women and cancer.
- Supporting product sales to fund mission activitiesDirects 100% of proceeds from Love Life Skin Care product sales to support the organization’s mission of improving women’s cancer care globally.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Administering the Ranee P. Flynn Global Cancer Initiative ScholarshipProvides scholarships for gynecologic oncology training, including the first fellowship awarded to Dr. Deazee Saywon from Liberia; supports capacity building in women’s cancer care through targeted educational funding.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Advocacy and policy support to eliminate global women's cancer inequitiesEngages in advocacy and education to eliminate healthcare inequities for women with gynecological cancers; supported the validation of Liberia’s first National Cancer Policy and promotes research and awareness as part of a global equity agenda.
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Cancer Awareness and Education Initiatives 1 activity
- Supporting research and education initiatives for immigrant women's cancer screeningConducts education, awareness, and research on cervical cancer screening preferences among immigrant women in Brooklyn in partnership with Globeathon.
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Healthcare Workforce Training & Career Pathways 1 activity
- Training healthcare professionals in gynecologic oncology and pathologySupports training of candidates from low- and middle-income countries in gynecologic oncology and pathology, including funding fellowships at the Uganda Cancer Institute, training for Liberian pharmacists in IV mixing, and workshops for nurses and health workers in cervical cancer screening and chemotherapy administration.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Conducting community-based reproductive health programs in South AfricaSupported integration of cervical cancer prevention into an existing HIV treatment program and launched a community-based project addressing reproductive health needs of female sex workers in Mpumalanga province, including provider training and community education.
- Direct support for cervical cancer screening services in under-resourced regionsProvides cervical cancer screening services in Liberia and South Africa, including screening 600+ women in Grenada (2016), over 1,000 women in Monrovia markets, and women living with HIV at JFK Hospital; also supported screening of 300 women using XpertHPV and replenished reagents to restore careHPV testing.
- Establishing and supporting pathology laboratory services in LiberiaEstablished and equipped the first modern pathology laboratory at JFK Memorial Hospital in Monrovia, Liberia, beginning specimen processing in 2019; funded lab construction, equipment, consumables, and training of the country’s first four pathology technicians.
- Providing chemotherapy and surgical care for gynecologic cancer patients in LiberiaEstablished the first chemotherapy center at JFK Hospital in Monrovia, later relocated to Hope for Women International; provided all chemotherapy drugs since 2008, conducted regular clinical visits for patient monitoring, and performed cervical cancer surgeries and fistula repairs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$8K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$14K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$14K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$150K
Cash$150K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$150K
Liquid reserves127.7 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -89.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ANN-MARIE BEDDOE MD — DIRECTOR
- ARNOLD TOREN — TREASURER
- FAITH KATES KOGAN — PRESIDENT
- PETER DOTTINO MD — VICE-PRESIDENT
- SHANNA GOLDSTONE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- American Society for Clinical Pathology Partner — Collaborated on pathology lab planning and volunteer support in Liberia.
- American Society of Clinical Pathology Partner — Collaborated to build, equip, and train staff for the pathology laboratory in Liberia.
- Cepheid Inc Partner — Donated 300 XpertHPV cartridges for cervical cancer screening in Liberia.
- Clinton Health Access Initiative Partner — Collaborated on cancer care infrastructure projects in Liberia.
- Global Health Innovation and Action (GHIA) Foundation Partner — Received logistical and financial support to conduct cervical cancer screening using GeneXpert assays in Liberia.
- Globeathon Partner — Collaborates with Globeathon to increase awareness of women's cancers and address disparities among immigrant women in Brooklyn.
- Gordon Family of New York Funder — Provided a generous donation to establish the pathology lab at JFK Memorial Hospital in Liberia.
- Hlokomela Partner — Collaborated with Hlokomela clinic to support health and social initiatives in farming communities in Mpumalanga province, South Africa.
- Hope for Women International Partner — Collaborates on cervical cancer screening, treatment, and training initiatives in Liberia.
- IGCS Partner — Provides international mentorship for fellows at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
- International Agency for Cancer Research Partner — Supported scholarship recipient’s post-doctoral research at IARC as part of the Lancet Commission on women and cancer.
- International Gynecologic Cancer Society Partner — Provided auspices for the RPF scholarship fellowship at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
- JFK Hospital Partner — Hosted cervical cancer screening programs at its Infectious Disease Clinic and gynecology clinics, with specimen processing supported by its laboratory staff.
- JFK Hospital Partner — Partnered on establishing chemotherapy services and providing surgical care for fistula patients.
- Lancet Commission on Women and Cancer Partner — Partnered to support research and publication of the Lancet Commission series on Women and Cancer.
- Liberian partners Partner — Collaborating with Liberian partners to support a pathology laboratory implemented in 2019.
- Love Life Skin Partner — Skincare line whose proceeds support TheWomen.org.
- MOH/WHO Liberia Partner — Provided training in Ebola Virus Disease Management.
- Mass Art Partner — Organization where Ranee Palone Flynn taught classes.
- Ministry of Health (Grenada) Partner — Collaborated with the Ministry of Health in Grenada to train health workers in cervical cancer screening.
- Molot-Ruttenberg Foundation Funder — Provided a generous donation to support cervical cancer screening for 550 women in Liberia.
- Mt Sinai Medical Center Partner — Provided volunteer staff for the pilot cervical cancer and STD screening program in Liberia.
- National Pharmacy Technicians Association Partner — Sponsored IV mixing course attended by a pharmacist funded by the organization.
- One Point Solutions Partner — Provided virtual design and manufacturing of laboratory furnishings for the pathology lab in Liberia.
- RFP Scholarship fund Partner — Partner fund for which donations can be designated
- Ranee P. Flynn Global Cancer Initiative Scholarship Partner — Scholarship program established to support training of candidates from low- and middle-income countries in gynecologic oncology and women's cancer support.
- Sakura Company Partner — Provided equipment donations and training for the pathology laboratory in Liberia.
- Society of Gynecologic Oncology Network — Recognized the organization with an award for humanitarianism and volunteerism.
- Southern Foundation For Better Health Partner — Collaborated on fundraising efforts for a women’s infusion facility in Trinidad.
- USAID Funder — Funded a mentoring grant for Peer Liberia Research Training administered by University of Massachusetts and Vanderbilt School of Medicine.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Owned and Locally Led Health Interventionsmethodology: community-owned-interventionsBy training local providers and collaborating with communities and clinics, the organization builds sustainable reproductive health programs because local ownership increases program relevance, trust, and long-term impact in under-resourced settings.
- Integrated Research, Education, and Advocacy for Health Equitymethodology: research-education-advocacy integrationBy combining research, education, awareness, and advocacy, the organization advances equity in cancer screening and care because this multifaceted approach addresses systemic barriers and empowers women to navigate cancer journeys more effectively, leading to improved global healthcare outcomes.
- Strategic Global Partnerships to Scale Cancer Care Infrastructuremethodology: international_partnership_modelBy partnering with international organizations, government ministries, and technical agencies, the organization amplifies research, builds pathology and treatment infrastructure, and expands access to screening and care because coordinated global collaboration enables resource mobilization and technical capacity in low-resource settings.
- Targeted, Accessible Screening Using Appropriate Technologymethodology: accessible-screening-technologyBy deploying VIA, primary HPV testing, and affordable point-of-care molecular screening—especially for high-risk populations such as women living with HIV—the organization increases early detection and treatment because accessible, scalable technologies reduce systemic and clinical barriers in under-resourced regions.
- Workforce Development and Return-of-Service Training Modelmethodology: fellowship-returnBy funding specialized oncology training fellowships and placing fellows in key institutions with an expectation of return to home countries, the organization builds sustainable local capacity because trained professionals who serve locally strengthen health systems where they are most needed.