25 Years of Hope: Slum Project
We help and support the underprivileged to detect breast cancer.
This year is the 25th anniversary of the “Slum Project,” a beacon of hope for underprivileged women, founded by Dr. Kris Chatamra, Director of the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer, and Khun Ying Finola Chatamra, Honorary Advisor to the Centre. This project has been strengthened by the unwavering dedication of doctors, nurses, staff, volunteers, and generous individual and corporate donors. The goal provides breast and cervical cancer screenings to women living in urban slums. Through collaboration with community leaders and various organisations, the Queen Sirikit Centre ensures that every donation makes a tangible and meaningful impact, reaching those who need it most and aligning precisely with the fundamental objectives.
The underprivileged women living in these urban communities work throughout the week to support their families and often have responsibilities to care for their children at weekends. The Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer, therefore conducts health screening events at weekends to ensure accessibility without added burdens or worries. These full-day events bring together a dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and relevant medical personnel to provide thorough health checks. Meanwhile, generous volunteers lead engaging activities for the children accompanying their mothers, fostering creativity and introducing them to exciting new experiences. Throughout the day, everyone enjoys a hearty meal and an abundance of snacks, ensuring they return home feeling nourished, uplifted and cared for. Each family is given a bag of useful items such as soap, a toothbrush, pain killers, and cakes to take home.
