Lived Experience Hub: Patient Advocate Training Opportunity
Organiser: African Lung Cancer Advocacy Training (ALAT) initiative 2026–2027!
Are you passionate about improving lung cancer outcomes in Africa? Do you want to become a stronger advocate for patients, influence policy, and drive meaningful change in your community?
What is it? The African Lung Cancer Advocacy Training (ALAT) is a six-month leadership and capacity-building program designed to empower the next generation of lung cancer advocates across Africa.
15 advocates will have the opportunity to join this unique fellowship, which combines expert-led training, mentorship, and peer collaboration to build the knowledge and skills needed to champion patient-centered lung cancer care across the continent.
What will you gain?
- Comprehensive online training in advocacy, leadership, and policy engagement
- One-on-one mentorship from experienced advocacy leaders
- Support to design and implement a country-specific lung cancer advocacy project
- Practical skills to influence policy, strengthen health systems, and improve patient-centred cancer care
- The opportunity to attend the Pan-African Lung Cancer Conference 2027
Who can apply?
- Patient advocates
- Cancer survivors and caregivers
- Healthcare professionals
- Researchers
- Civil society and community leaders
- Anyone passionate about advancing lung cancer advocacy and improving cancer care in Africa
Geographic eligibility: Pan-African (Open to advocates across the continent).
Format: Primarily online.
Duration: 6 months (August 2026 – January 2027).
Cost: Free
Application deadline: 14 August 2026 (11:59 pm WAT).
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