Senos Ayuda Foundation, Inc.

In Venezuela, breast cancer has become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women — claiming more than ten lives each day, according to the Venezuelan Anti-Cancer Society. Against this stark reality, SenosAyuda continues to stand as a symbol of hope, resilience, and community.

Founded 19 years ago by survivors Bolivia Bocaranda, Beatriz Ottengo, and Ingrid Borges, the organization has built a model of comprehensive care that integrates medical, psychological, and social support. From prevention and early detection to patient accompaniment, SenosAyuda has reached thousands of women and families, providing both clinical assistance and emotional strength.

In 2024, the organization celebrated a new milestone with the opening of its expanded headquarters in El Bosque, Caracas, which has already increased its ability to serve patients. Between January and August 2025 alone, SenosAyuda has provided over 4,500 services and accompanied more than 3,500 women through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

As it marks nearly two decades of work, SenosAyuda reaffirms its mission: to be a “pecho solidario” — a breast of solidarity — for every woman facing breast cancer.

“Early detection gives you power — power to act, to heal, to live,” says co-founder Bolivia Bocaranda. “That’s what SenosAyuda is about: giving that power back to every woman.”

You can learn more about their work or support their ongoing initiatives by visiting senosayuda.com