{"id":274,"date":"2023-11-05T13:17:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-05T13:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/?page_id=274"},"modified":"2025-08-02T12:39:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T17:39:14","slug":"our-causes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/our-causes","title":{"rendered":"Our Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8.jpg 960w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cancer Awareness &amp; Education<\/strong>: <br>We believe that awareness is the first step to prevention and action. Through community outreach, educational campaigns, and public engagement, we aim to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Engage youth and local leaders in spreading accurate, life-saving information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase understanding of cancer prevention and early detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Address myths and stigma surrounding cancer in underserved communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8398-small-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8398-small-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8398-small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8398-small-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8398-small-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8398-small-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Direct Support for Cancer Patients &amp; Families:<\/strong> <br>We provide holistic care and support services for individuals and families affected by cancer, with special attention to vulnerable groups such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Patients<\/strong> \u2013 supporting treatments, transportation, nutrition, and emotional well-being<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Children<\/strong> \u2013 offering school support, psychosocial care, and relief for families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elderly<\/strong> \u2013 providing food, medication, home visits, and dignity-enhancing aid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8592-Contactus.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8592-Contactus.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8592-Contactus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8592-Contactus-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8592-Contactus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/125A8592-Contactus-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Palliative &amp; Hospice Care Advocacy:<\/strong> <br>We are committed to ensuring comfort and dignity in every stage of the cancer journey by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Helping families navigate end-of-life care with compassion and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advocating for improved access to palliative and hospice services in Ethiopia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partnering with medical professionals and institutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/slide4-1024x530.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/slide4-1024x530.png 1024w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/slide4-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/slide4-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/slide4-1536x795.png 1536w, https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/slide4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Belisha\u2019s legacy of compassion and care<\/strong><br>The Belisha Foundation continues to provide school supplies for children and support for the elderly to carry forward Belisha\u2019s legacy of compassion and care. These were her signature acts during her lifetime \u2014 helping children succeed in school and making sure elders were not forgotten. By continuing this work, we honor her memory and keep her spirit of service alive in the lives we touch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can be part of our mission to raise cancer awareness, support families in need, and advocate for comfort and dignity through palliative care. Whether you choose to volunteer your time, donate resources, or share our message, your support helps us reach those most affected \u2014 especially children, the elderly, and underserved communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in building a future where no one faces cancer alone \u2014 where awareness leads to action, and compassion leads to care.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand with families in need\u2014become a monthly donor\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/monthlysubscription\"><strong>subscribe now <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we can fight cancer\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/belishafoundation.org\/en\/ligesa\"><strong>one donation at a time<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Together, we are Belisha \u2014 and together, we bring hope.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cancer Awareness &amp; Education: We believe that awareness is the first step to prevention and action. 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