Dorothy’s Hope Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to the advocacy of breast cancer awareness, women’s health, and empowerment across Ghana – is strengthening its Africa–Diaspora engagement with two major events in New York this year—the Health is Wealth Forum on September 24 and the Brushes of Strength Fundraising Gala on October 23, 2026.
For over a decade, Dorothy’s Hope Foundation (DHF) has championed breast cancer advocacy, with a focus on advancing research and translating awareness into meaningful access to quality cancer care.
Through its research initiatives, DHF has gathered and analysed data from Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and the Volta regions to better understand the challenges and critical gaps within Ghana’s cancer care landscape.
Drawing on research findings, DHF has advocated for strengthened healthcare infrastructure, structural and policy reforms, improved cancer care facilities and services, robust data collection and management systems, and stronger partnerships among key stakeholders; all aimed at building a more responsive, equitable, and sustainable cancer care system that improves outcomes for patients across Ghana.
Growing Beyond Borders
Building on this work, DHF is strengthening its Africa–Diaspora engagement through the “Health is Wealth Forum”, a high-level global women’s health, leadership, and impact forum held as a side event of the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 24 2026 at 11am – 2pm EST.
Under the theme, “Empowering Women through Leadership and Global Impact,” the Forum convenes influential women leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, creatives, and diaspora leaders from Africa, the United States, and beyond to foster strategic partnerships, shared learning, and collective action for women’s health, economic empowerment, and holistic well-being.
On October 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST, DHF will host the Brushes of Strength Fundraising Gala, a distinguished black-tie event, bringing together eminent dignitaries, celebrated personalities, influential leaders, philanthropists, and organizations to honour the courage and resilience of breast cancer survivors
while championing a shared commitment to moving beyond awareness toward meaningful access, action, support, and improved outcomes.
Both events represents DHF’s continued commitment to mobilize strategic partnerships, and translate advocacy and evidence into meaningful action that advances women’s health and well-being.
DHF welcomes media organizations in Ghana, New York, and across the Diaspora to join in amplifying these important conversations and extending the reach and impact of the initiatives to communities on both sides of the Atlantic.
