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Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa Inc. is a nonprofit, grassroots organization founded in 2007 by Philippa Kibugu-Decuir, a breast cancer survivor.

Kigali, Houston
Joined February 2011
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Progress in health isn’t only about technology, it’s about reach and relevance. Watch the full video to see how community-based digital tools can support earlier care. @BCIEA @WHOAfrica @gatesfoundation #CancerAwareness #DigitalHealth #AfricaHealth
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🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀 1 in 8 women face breast cancer. Early detection saves lives. 💗 Get screened 💗 Know the signs 💗 Support fighters 💗 Honor survivors 💗 Fund research. Together, we are stronger than cancer. #BreastCancerAwareness #ThinkPink
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Meet Ms. Divine, our Nursery School librarian, who is passionate about inspiring our learners to develop a love for reading. Swipe to read more. #LiteracyMonth 📚
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REMCO EVENEPOEL 🇧🇪🫡 Your 2025 UCI Men Elite ITT World Champion 🌈 #Kigali2025
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As a #breastcancersurvivor 🎀, I will #WalkWithWill and support @RwCancerRelief all the way from Luxembourg.
Our favourite bird photographer @2wsphotography completes his endurance challenge to support the fight against cancer with a 24-hour walk on Monday, 3 June @Radisson. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Rwanda. Cancer awareness and early detection is important. I will #WalkWithWill & support @RwCancerRelief. Join us.
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This is to warmly invite all sports enthusiasts from all corners of @CityofKigali to participate in Kigali #CarFreeDay happening this Sunday on 5th May 2024, from 07:00 am to 10:00 am. We will be celebrating the World Health Day “My Health My right”, and we are pleased to let you know that RNCDA will be proving free #NCDs Screening. #BeatNCDs
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We are introducing our loofah slippers. Coming soon to your neighborhood. #IcyLoofah #MadeInRwanda
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Somebody encouraged me to dream Big! ⁦@bciea⁩ ⁦@RBCRwanda⁩ ⁦@UrugwiroVillage⁩ ⁦@Imbuto⁩ ⁦@RNCResearch⁩ ⁦@FirstLadyRwanda⁩
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Yesterday our Executive Director joined a fundraising event hosted by BCIEA in support of the Pink House in Kigali! This Women's Month, we're proud to stand with @BreastCancerAfrica in providing valuable support to women battling cancer. Learn more : breastcancerafrica.org/inspi…
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SKOL Brewery Ltd Manager met with the Founder of Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa Inc. They explored potential collaboration for cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection, aiming for a brighter and more sustainable future for the Rwandan community.
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#Leadership is #Enabling. Entrepreneurship & community devlpt form a powerful alliance to ensure sustainable economic empowerment. By implementing DEI strategies, we pave the way for solutions that strengthen soc. & economic resilience. #GuardiansOfChange topafricanews.com/2023/12/21…
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Cervical cancer is a critical public health concern, Vaccination against #HPV is known to provide better outcomes. The treatment is predictable if the cancer is detected earlier. Bellow are typical signs and symptoms 👇 of #Cervicalcancer
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Today, RDB CEO, @cakamanzi visited Icyangwe Rwanda Ltd, a producer of loofah products such as bath sponges and discussed growth plans for the local and International market. 30% of their revenues support @bciea Breast Cancer patients in Rwanda. #RwandaWorks
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Met with the @icyangwerwanda team that makes eco-friendly beauty products. They emerged during COVID-19 to support Breast Cancer East Africa Initiative. 30% of sales go to BCIEA. @Intego supports entrepreneurship and is proud to back this innovative, and creative project.
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@bciea congratulations Dr and keep up the great job you are doing. You treated my mother well when she was still alive-great memory🎀
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A milestone deserving a great attention & support from the #CircularEconomy stakeholders. #ICYAngweRwanda is a #EcoFriendly #HomeGrownSolution aiming @ producing #Loofahs body sponges & dish washer with a #ZeroWaste approach. #ChooseRwanda
#HomeGrownSolution with #ICYangweRwanda #EcoFriendly loofahs manufacture. We are harvesting 8,000 cucurbit on our @Nyarugenge 2 ha land to produce #ZeroWaste exfoliating body sponge and dishwashing sponge. check our #ecommerce page for more rwandamart.rw/store/icyangwe…
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#ICYangweRwanda creates jobs, empowers women leadership, entrepreneurship and supports #BreastCancer Awareness in #Rwanda with @bciea. #NoPoverty #GenderEquality #DecentWork – at Rwanda
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