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Journey of Hope Botswana

Gaborone, South-East District, Botswana • 4 Employees
Health, Wellness & Fitness

The Journey of Hope Botswana (JOHB - NGO Registration number CR8865) is a not for profit organization comprising a group of volunteers, who aim to promote breast cancer awareness throughout Botswana. Since its inception, the JOHB team has:• supported and attended public health events • facilitated fundraising and awareness events • taught the importance and techniques of self-examination• produced and distributed information pamphlets • presented national media awareness campaigns • Embarked on 10 Big JourneysOur main annual event remains The Big Journey where breast cancer awareness and free breast examinations are conducted at clinics and health posts, throughout Botswana.BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Journey of Hope Botswana was formed in 2009. Since then, JOHB has visited a large portion of Botswana. The Big Journey has evolved with each year and now includes not only the 12 original pink scooters; but also 4 pink vehicles, a pink van, an ambulance and a truck that carries all equipment and luggage. The riders, crew and medical personal in attendance amounts to approximately 30 volunteers. In excess of 1000 breast exams are conducted on a Journey and an average of 50 people are assisted with further examination afterwards. Breast Cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancers; with early detection, the survival rate is high. Early detection through education and awareness is the primary aim of Journey of Hope.We believe that:• Breast Cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancers. With early detection the survival rate is excellent and is a crucial part of the Journey of Hope message.• In Botswana, and particularly in the rural areas, many women die needlessly of breast cancer due to a lack of awareness of the signs and symptoms of the disease.• Visiting these rural areas and teaching self-examination techniques also allows women to have their concerns assessed which is imperative.