Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa (BCIEA)

26/08/2026

Sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself is simply fill your cup.☕💗

Slow down. Create something. Meditate. Write in your journal. Go for a walk. Or simply make time to play.

And remember, caring for your health means caring for your whole self. That’s what the Whole Woman ULINZI Movement is all about. ✨

How are you filling your cup today? 💕

25/08/2026

Breast cancer can feel frightening and overwhelming, but knowledge is power💗

Knowing the signs, understanding your risk and seeking medical attention when something feels unusual can make a difference. Awareness gives us the confidence to take action, ask questions and care for ourselves and the women we love.

This is also what the Whole Woman ULINZI Movement is about. We are moving beyond simply talking about breast cancer to seeing and supporting the whole woman. Her health. Her wellbeing. Her strength. Her future.

On October 10, 2026, we walk together. 🎀

More than a walk. A movement.
Be part of the Whole Woman ULINZI Movement. 💗

23/08/2026

🩷👣 MORE THAN A WALK. A MOVEMENT.

On Saturday, 10 October 2026, we come together for the Whole Woman Ulinzi Movement. ✨

We walk for awareness.
We walk for early detection.
We walk for survivors.
We walk for our families and communities.
We walk because every woman deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, empowered life.

This is more than putting one foot in front of the other. It is a movement of hope, unity and community power.

📅 10 October 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Nyarutarama Golf Track, Kigali, Rwanda

👣 Register now and join the movement!

Who are you walking for? Tell us in the comments. 🩷👇🏾

17/08/2026

🩷 What does it mean to be a Whole Woman?

It means recognising that a woman is more than one part of herself.

Her physical health matters.
Her emotional wellbeing matters.
Her relationships matter.
Her dreams matter.
Her knowledge, ambitions, voice and future matter.

At the heart of the Whole Woman Ulinzi Movement is a simple belief: every woman deserves to be seen, cared for and empowered as a whole person.

Because every piece matters.

And when every piece is strengthened, she flourishes🌸

This is the Whole Woman. This is Ulinzi.

What does being a Whole Woman mean to you? Tell us in the comments. 👇🏾

16/08/2026

14/08/2026

My heart is full today. ❤️ Had a truly beautiful meeting in Philadelphia at the Living Beyond Breast Cancer office.
A huge, heartfelt thank you to Sharon, Stephanie, and Lynn for the warmest, most welcoming reception imaginable. We connected, we learned, and we are SO excited about the incredible opportunities that lie ahead!

12/08/2026

Breast cancer was the gateway. The Whole Woman is the destination. 💗

On October 10, 2026, BCIEA proudly launches the Whole Woman UlINZI Movement; a movement born from the belief that a woman is more than a diagnosis, more than a disease, and more than one part of her story.

This is about seeing the whole woman: her health, her strength, her wellbeing, her dreams, and her future.

🌸 More than a walk. A movement.
📅 October 10, 2026
📍 Scan the QR code to register and be part of it.

10/08/2026

🎀 Word of the Week: Chemotherapy

Understanding breast cancer terms can help us better support ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities.

Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses medicines to destroy cancer cells or slow their growth. It may be used before surgery to shrink a tumour, after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer returning, or to help manage cancer that has spread.

Chemotherapy affects each person differently, and treatment plans are carefully designed by healthcare professionals based on an individual’s condition and needs.

💗 Knowledge brings understanding, and understanding helps us provide better support for those affected by breast cancer.

Take time to learn, share accurate information, and stand with those on their cancer journey.