About us
Women standing together against women’s cancers
Our mission
Prevent to preserve
“Prévenir pour préserver” — prevent to preserve
When breast or cervical cancer is detected early, it can be treated far more effectively. Our belief is simple: information and screening save lives. We work on three complementary fronts.
Raise awareness
Talk openly about women’s cancers in neighbourhoods, markets, places of worship and the media, and teach every woman the simple steps of breast self-examination.
Promote screening
Organise and promote breast and cervical cancer screening days with health professionals, and refer women to the right facilities.
Provide support
Listen to, guide and support women affected by cancer and their loved ones, so that no one faces diagnosis, treatment or life after cancer alone.
Who we are
The Groupement des Femmes Vaillantes et Dynamiques du Grand-Lomé
GFVD-GL brings together committed women from Greater Lomé, from every professional and social background, united by one goal: pushing back women’s cancers in Togo.
Through Togo en Rose, the group mobilises around Pink October with an awareness walk, conferences, round tables and screening days. All year round, its members share prevention messages and help women find their way to health centres.
Our strength is proximity: women talking to other women, in their own language and in their own neighbourhood, with kindness and without judgement.
- Where we work
- Greater Lomé, Togo
- Causes
- Breast cancer and cervical cancer
- Campaign
- Togo en Rose
Honorary presidency
Our Honorary President
The Honourable Raymonde Kayi LAWSON
Honorary President of GFVD-GL
The Honourable Raymonde Kayi LAWSON has agreed to champion GFVD-GL’s work as Honorary President. Her commitment brings visibility to the fight against women’s cancers and encourages women to take the step of getting screened.
Full biography [TO BE CONFIRMED] — to be completed with the Honorary President.
Our values
What guides our work
Solidarity
We move forward together: women, families, carers and partners. No one fights alone.
Proximity
We reach out to women where they live and work, using simple words.
Dignity and confidentiality
Every story is respected. What is shared with us stays confidential.
Reliable information
Our messages are based on recognised health sources and never replace the advice of a health professional.
Commitment
Volunteers and members give their time and energy, steadily, all year round.
Milestones
Our journey
- Done
International conference on cancer — FIMO228
Lomé
As part of the Festival International de la Mode au Togo, a conference on the theme “Fashion for a world without cancer” brings together people from fashion, health and civil society.
Read the report - Done
Grande Marche Rose (Great Pink Walk)
Lomé — Kégué → Hédzranawoé
From the Togolese Football Federation headquarters in Kégué to the Maison de la Sage-Femme in Hédzranawoé, followed by a breast and cervical cancer screening day. Motto: “All together, let’s fight women’s cancers”.
Look back at the walk - Upcoming
“Prévenir pour préserver” round table
Résidence Rose, Avénou — Lomé
An afternoon of discussion organised by GFVD-GL with Women United For Action (WUFA), in the gardens of the Résidence Rose. Dress code: pink.
Register
Our team
The GFVD-GL board
Board members coming soon
Board member profiles will be published shortly. In the meantime, our team can be reached by phone and through the contact form.
Standing with us
Our partners
Lead partner
- Women United For Action (WUFA)
Women United For Action (WUFA)
Lead partnerGFVD-GL’s partner for the “Prévenir pour préserver” round table in October 2026. [TO BE CONFIRMED: logo and website]
Partners
- FIMO228 — Festival International de la Mode au Togo
FIMO228 — Festival International de la Mode au Togo
PartnersOrganiser of the International Conference on Cancer on 2 April 2025, “Fashion for a world without cancer”. [TO BE CONFIRMED: logo, website and nature of the partnership]