Equitable Access for all South Africans
An Dignity-driven Answer to Breast Cancer care in South Africa:
Surgeries, Support & System Strengthening
Project Flamingo exists to provide swift, life-saving interventions for breast cancer patients. We bridge critical gaps in the Public Healthcare system by providing urgent surgeries, radiography, echocardiography, psychology, and diagnostic services.
Fast-Tracking Hope with Action
In South Africa’s Public Healthcare system, breast cancer is not just a diagnosis, it’s a race against time. In the provinces where we operate, thousands of women face unbearable delays, often waiting months for treatment. That's why we do the work we do.
1778+
CATCH-UP BREAST CANCER SURGERIES PERFORMED
16775+
PAMPER PACKS DISTRIBUTED
5
TEAMS AT 5 PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN THE WESTERN & EASTERN CAPE
180+
MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS
250+
MEDICAL STUDENTS
1
VISION FOR EQUITABLE CARE
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“At Project Flamingo, we believe that timely cancer care is not a privilege, it is a human right.
We work not only to save lives, but to preserve dignity, restore hope, and ensure that every woman is seen, heard, and treated with compassion on her journey with breast cancer.”
Dr. Liana Roodt, Founder & CEO.
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What we do.
Together, we can ensure that no patient is denied timely treatment simply because they were born into a system that fails them.
Often a patient may have to wait 12 weeks or more for life-saving treatment, far beyond the medically recommended time frame. These delays are caused by overburdened hospitals, limited theatre time, and a shortage of medical professionals, leaving thousands of women in limbo while their cancer progresses.
Our Impactful Programs
Catch Up Surgeries
Many women in the Public Healthcare system wait far too long for the surgery they urgently need. Our surgical lists, run after hours and on weekends by volunteer teams, help reduce this waiting time. Each operation is more than a medical procedure; it’s a chance to bring comfort, relief, and dignity back into a patient's life.
Patient Support
We believe no one should walk the breast cancer journey alone. From thoughtfully packed care items to emotional support and gentle conversations, we offer small acts of kindness that make a big difference. Our support helps our patients feel seen, supported, and cared for.
Health System Strengthening
We step in where the system is under pressure. Whether it’s funding diagnostic scans, improving hospital spaces, or making sure critical tests happen faster, our work helps to ease the journey for patients and medical teams alike. It’s about creating a more humane and hopeful experience, one that restores dignity.
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