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Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Week (EMCAW) is one week each year when we can all come together to raise awareness of cancer within ethnic minority communities in Britain. EMCAW is organised by an alliance of charities working with and within communities to raise awareness of cancer.
Why is it important?
1 in 3 people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives; therefore it is an important issue for everyone. However awareness of cancer and uptake of some cancer services is lower among ethnic minorities, added to this some ethnic minorities tend to be diagnosed when the disease is more advanced, all of which can lead to poorer survival. Additionally research indicates that some cancers are more common among particular communities and groups. For example:
- African-Caribbean men are three times more likely to develop prostate cancer compared to white men.
- Mouth cancer is more common among South Asian communities
- Liver cancer is higher among Bangladeshi and Chinese communities
Cancer affects all communities and everyone should be aware of it. By supporting and taking part in EMCAW you will be working towards raising awareness of the disease among your own community and empowering individuals to take up the services available to them.
What support can EMCAW give you and your organisation?
The charities organising EMCAW have a wealth of experience and information relating to different cancers. This enables us to support you and provide your organisation with resources your organisation could use to hold an event in your community. Examples of the support we can provide include:
A range of leaflets and other information
Speakers
Ideas for events
Ways of getting your local press and politicians involved
Advertising your event on the EMCAW website
This list is not exhaustive so if you are interested in becoming involved in EMCAW please get in touch and we can discuss your individual support needs.
For more information about EMCAW visit www.emcaw.co.uk
The community grant programme is funded by Cancer Equality to help community organisations and charities host an event during Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Week (EMCAW).
- Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Week takes place between 11 - 17 July 2011 and as part of the week EMCAW are calling for organisations to arrange an event to raise awareness of cancer in BME communities.
The aim of the event must be to raise awareness about any cancer, its risk factors, signs, symptoms, possible prevention and treatments. The event should be aimed at Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities. A small grant will be awarded of up to £250.
To be successful in securing an EMCAW grant the event must meet at least one of the aims listed below:
- Working with BME people and communities to raise awareness of cancer, especially amongst those who are less likely to access services
- To reduce health inequalities and help improve quality of life for people affected by cancer
- To increase awareness of the risk factors for developing cancer
- To encourage patient-led and community-led activity by helping people at risk or with cancer to take control of managing their health
To apply for the EMCAW Community Grant click here
(Completed applications must be received by: 5.00 pm Wednesday 1st June 2011)
For more information about EMCAW visit www.emcaw.co.uk
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