Our mission is to improve cancer care access in underserved countries

We believe everyone should have access to the best cancer care, no matter who you are and where you live.

We have ambitions to bring high quality and equitable cancer care to all regions in the world.

Elekta Foundation is focusing on three expertise areas to improve access to cancer care, which will be developed as the organization grows:

Training & Education

Expand Training & Education

Supporting clinical training and research. Implementing educational programs targeting healthcare providers.

Awareness & Prevention

Increase Awareness & Prevention

Raising awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and treatment options to healthcare providers, primary care centers and the general public.

Cancer Care Infrastructure

Strengthen Cancer Care Infrastructure

Develop new tools and models to scale up sustainable, effective and safe cancer care.

Elekta Foundation is an extension of Elekta’s sustainability agenda. We are supporting the progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and our concrete actions are driven by the following SDGs: number 3, 4, 10, and 17.

Sustainable Development Goals
Good Health and Well-Being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Reduced inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development