Cancer Association of Namibia

Cancer Association of Namibia History:
The late Dr AB May founded the Cancer Association in 1968 and reported to the National Cancer Association of South Africa.

The official Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30) page

“CAN is mandated to create awareness of and educate on cancer; and to assist cancer patients as best possible within our means” In 1978 the Association became independent from South Africa and changed its name to the Cancer Association of Namibia. Since then all funds raised and collected remains in Namibia. Postal Address:
Box 30230
Windhoek
Namibia

Telephone: +264(61) 237 740
Fax:+264(61) 237 741
E-mail: [email protected]

22/08/2026

LET THE HUNT BEGIN!

Grab your friends, family and your competitive spirit because the AlexForbes Yellow Ribbon Festival 5km Treasure Hunt is calling!

This isn’t your ordinary 5km… expect clues, challenges, surprises, teamwork and LOTS of fun!

Date: 5 September 2026
Venue: SFC Swakopmund
Time: Starting at 08:00

Bring your walking shoes, your thinking cap and your best treasure-hunting team!

And the best part? 💛 Every step you take helps support children living with cancer. Your participation means more than just a day of fun — you’re helping make a difference in little lives. 🎗️

Purchase your tickets online or visit our office at 3 Ferdinand Stich Street, Swakopmund
https://www.can.org.na/event-details/yellow-ribbon-festival-swakopmund

September, we go GOLD for Kids Fighting Cancer! 💛🎗️Pictured at the official handover of N$100,000 towards the annual Ale...
21/08/2026

September, we go GOLD for Kids Fighting Cancer! 💛🎗️

Pictured at the official handover of N$100,000 towards the annual AlexForbes Yellow Ribbon Festival are Nancy Maphosa, Head of Marketing, and Theresia Haiyambo of AlexForbes Namibia, together with Gerhardus Lusse, Head: Projects and Fundraising, and Rolf Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30).

The AlexForbes Yellow Ribbon Festival takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026, in Swakopmund, and will officially kick-start our September Childhood Cancer Awareness campaign.

This September, we turn the spotlight GOLD, the international colour of childhood cancer awareness, and we invite Namibia to stand together with children and families fighting cancer.

💛 Go Gold. Stand with our children. Support the fight against childhood cancer.

Cancer Association of Namibia
CAN Erongo Centre
Alexforbes Namibia
Ministry of Health and Social Services-Namibia
World Health Organization African Region
UICC - Union for International Cancer Control

Our Back Office team is ready for  In support of Multiple Sclerosis Namibia  our Cancer Association of Namibia and Palli...
21/08/2026

Our Back Office team is ready for

In support of Multiple Sclerosis Namibia our Cancer Association of Namibia and Palliative Care Namibia teams put on our denims for a very important cause, Multiple Sclerosis awareness 🫡

We salute you, team MS Namibia, and we stand with you in solidarity with your cause, and your patients. 🤝🇳🇦🤝

September, we go GOLD for Kids Fighting Cancer! 💛🎗️Pictured at the official handover of N$100,000 towards the annual Ale...
21/08/2026

September, we go GOLD for Kids Fighting Cancer! 💛🎗️

Pictured at the official handover of N$100,000 towards the annual AlexForbes Yellow Ribbon Festival are Nancy Maphosa, Head of Marketing, and Theresia Haiyambo of AlexForbes Namibia, together with Gerhardus Lusse, Head: Projects and Fundraising, and Rolf Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of the Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30).

The AlexForbes Yellow Ribbon Festival takes place on Saturday, 5 September 2026, in Swakopmund, and will officially kick-start our September Childhood Cancer Awareness campaign.

This September, we turn the spotlight GOLD, the international colour of childhood cancer awareness, and we invite Namibia to stand together with children and families fighting cancer.

💛 Go Gold. Stand with our children. Support the fight against childhood cancer.

21/08/2026

LET THE HUNT BEGIN!

Grab your friends, family and your competitive spirit because the Alexforbes Yellow Ribbon Festival 5km Treasure Hunt is calling!

This isn’t your ordinary 5km… expect clues, challenges, surprises, teamwork and LOTS of fun!

Date: 5 September 2026
Venue: SFC Swakopmund
Time: Starting at 08:00

Bring your walking shoes, your thinking cap and your best treasure-hunting team!

And the best part? 💛 Every step you take helps support children living with cancer. Your participation means more than just a day of fun — you’re helping make a difference in little lives. 🎗️

Purchase your tickets online or visit our office at 3 Ferdinand Stich Street, Swakopmund
https://www.can.org.na/event-details/yellow-ribbon-festival-swakopmund

21/08/2026

Save the date!

Join us as we come together for the Bank Windhoek Corporate Golf Day, where business meets purpose in support of the Cancer Apple Project.

Set against the beautiful Windhoek Golf & Country Club, this corporate charity golf day promises a memorable day of networking, friendly competition and making a meaningful difference in the lives of children affected by cancer.

📅 Friday, 18 September 2026

More details on registrations, sponsorship opportunities and the day's programme will be shared soon.

Together, we Echo Hope.


September we fight in Yellow and Gold for our kids fighting cancer!Tickets and Stall bookings online at https://www.can....
21/08/2026

September we fight in Yellow and Gold for our kids fighting cancer!
Tickets and Stall bookings online at https://www.can.org.na/event-details/yellow-ribbon-festival-swakopmund

Welcome to the new Cancer Association of Namibia(WO30) website! • To impact lives – visit the Donate page • Explore our Events page to see what’s coming up on our calendar • Our Store and Donation page will be online soon •

Join us for a family fun morning in support of kids fighting cancer.
21/08/2026

Join us for a family fun morning in support of kids fighting cancer.

Welcome to the new Cancer Association of Namibia(WO30) website! • To impact lives – visit the Donate page • Explore our Events page to see what’s coming up on our calendar • Our Store and Donation page will be online soon •

Address

90, John Meinert Street
Windhoek
9000

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 14:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 14:00

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