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Childhood Cancer Switzerland
Basel, CHImpact-drivenAssociationHealthcareSocial Services
Impact2Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded2015
LocationBasel
About Childhood Cancer Switzerland
Kinderkrebs Schweiz (Childhood Cancer Switzerland) is a national organization dedicated to improving the long-term situation for children and adolescents affected by cancer across Switzerland. Approximately 350 young people are diagnosed annually. In collaboration with its member organizations, the organization promotes optimal medical and psychosocial care, the best possible aftercare, and research in childhood cancer. Its core activities include research, advocacy, self-help, aftercare, fundraising, and awareness. It also operates a national contact point for long-term survivors. The business office is located in Basel.
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Sustainability Goals
Good Health & Well-Being
Improved health for children with cancer
Kinderkrebs Schweiz advocates for optimal medical and psychosocial care for children and adolescents with cancer, including comprehensive aftercare, to improve their long-term health outcomes.
Promoting childhood cancer research in Switzerland
The organization actively supports childhood cancer research to develop new treatments and improve cure rates and quality of life for young patients and survivors.
Reduced Inequalities
Equitable access to support for those affected
The organization operates a national contact point and an information platform, providing all long-term survivors and their families with access to vital information and support programs.
Political advocacy for children with cancer
Kinderkrebs Schweiz engages politically to advocate for the rights and needs of children with cancer and their families, aiming to improve their situation and support across Switzerland.
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Q1What is the mission of Kinderkrebs Schweiz?+
Kinderkrebs Schweiz is dedicated to improving the long-term situation for children and adolescents affected by cancer across Switzerland. The organization aims to provide optimal medical and psychosocial care, the best possible aftercare, and to promote childhood cancer research.
Q2What contribution does Kinderkrebs Schweiz make to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?+
The organization primarily contributes to SDG 3 "Good Health and Well-being" by working to improve care and research for childhood cancer. Secondarily, it contributes to SDG 10 "Reduced Inequalities" by advocating for all affected individuals in Switzerland.
Q3Where is the business office of Kinderkrebs Schweiz located?+
The business office of Kinderkrebs Schweiz is located in Basel, at Rittergasse 20. From there, the organization coordinates its national activities.
Q4What are the main activities of Kinderkrebs Schweiz?+
Core activities include research, advocacy, self-help, aftercare, fundraising, and awareness. These encompass their own projects, campaigns, political engagement, and financial support for member organizations.
Q5With which organizations does Kinderkrebs Schweiz collaborate?+
Kinderkrebs Schweiz collaborates closely with a network of member organizations, including ARFEC, Forschungsgruppe Kinderkrebs, Kinderkrebshilfe Schweiz, Kinderkrebshilfe Zentralschweiz, SPOG, and Stiftung für krebskranke Kinder, Regio Basiliensis.
Q6How can one support Kinderkrebs Schweiz?+
Support can be provided in various ways, such as immediate donations, long-term sponsorships, event donations, or bereavement donations. Inheritances, as well as contributions from corporations and foundations, are also welcome.
Q7How many employees does Kinderkrebs Schweiz have?+
According to available information, Kinderkrebs Schweiz employs a small, dedicated staff of approximately 8 individuals. The organization works closely with its member organizations.
