The World Conference on Breast Cancer Foundation

To increase awareness and advance action on breast cancer through knowledge exchange, capacity building, advocacy and global networking.

Breast Cancer is a global disease that impacts women and men and recognizes no borders, boundaries, beliefs or ancestry. Our mission statement is crafted to acknowledge these facts. In many nations there is no infrastructure to reach those affected by breast cancer, thus the importance of engaging global resources is necessary. Through our global networking, we can:

• Create needed awareness so that women and men can detect the early signals of breast cancer and can take life saving steps,
• Advance action to promote and continue the work needed to ensure that efforts are being made to bring about change,
• Share knowledge for other's benefit,
• Share the skills, resources, and tools through capacity building to enable developing countries; giving them the ability to care for themselves,
• Utilize global contacts to apply advocacy for those who cannot.

It is the power of working together that makes a difference. 'Transcending the Breast Cancer Experience: A Global Partnership'.

• To organize and host a world conference on breast cancer every three years.
• To educate and share information on all aspects of breast cancer including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research, support, survivorship and international outreach.
• To create an increased awareness of challenges presented in cultures and countries worldwide.
• To develop skills to advocate for policy and program development.
• To build and strengthen international networks involved with breast cancer.
• To move forward and advance global and local action related to breast cancer issues.
• To commit to future collaborations and to help sustain the Conference and its objectives.

The World Conference on Breast Cancer Foundation is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors made up of breast cancer survivors, grass roots conference volunteers, Aboriginal representatives, researchers, clinicians, corporate sponsor representatives, and others knowledgeable in breast cancer issues.

The WCBCF values diversity in all its forms. We believe in the essential role of difference in human experience and regard it as a rich source of knowledge and empowerment. We do not shy away from the controversy that difference creates, but encourage it as a tool for deeper understanding. We provide a gathering place for different cultures, experiences, knowledge, skills, viewpoints, and ways of understanding. Our belief in diversity underlies the equal value we give to the viewpoints of survivors, clinicians, scientists, advocates, and all those with a stake in creating a world without breast cancer. The WCBCF values participation. We believe that we can do more when we do it with others. We believe in the strength of sharing and the power of shared ideas. We believe that the breast cancer survivor's drive and passion add great value to the discourse on breast cancer. We believe that volunteers should have roles of relevance and meaning. We believe in our partners and their incomparable talents and support: breast cancer organizations, corporate sponsors and individual donors and supporters who share our common cause. The WCBCF values access. We believe that we have a responsibility to engage equitably all who would benefit from speaking and hearing about breast cancer, especially those who are faced with barriers of distance and resources.