Charity

Egyptian Cancer Society (ECS) was founded in 1991 as a branch of Egyptian medical association it is an independent nonprofit organization and does not issue licenses.

ECS has always carried the mission of coordinating professional and medical issues among its members and partners through our continuous meetings and discussions. The Society is concerned with the current progress in cancer prevention, diagnosis and therapy as a result of technological innovations and application of genetics, biology and informatics.

Beside These activities the ECS is concerned with awareness of cancer related health problems and persistentlycontinues its efforts in community outreach programs.

The members of the society should achieve a diploma, master degree, or doctorate in one of oncology related branches.

Consistent with the leadership exemplified by Hala Salaam Maksoud, the Foundation's goal is to identify, educate and motivate outstanding young individuals who demonstrate the promise of becoming tomorrow's Arab-American leaders: * Leaders driven to inspire positive change in the Arab-American community; * Leaders committed to protecting the civil and political rights of Arab Americans; * Leaders dedicated to erasing misperceptions about Arabs; * Leaders inspired by the rich and legacy and motivated by humanistic values and American democracy; * Leaders committed to forging bridges and understanding, trust and harmony among all communities