By Esther Brol
Rotary Club Guatemala La Reforma
Cervical cancer continues to affect thousands of women in Guatemala, despite being preventable. Limited access to screening and timely care means that many cases are still diagnosed at advanced stages, reducing survival opportunities.
On World Cervical Cancer Day, the Rotary Club of Calgary Downtown and the Rotary Club Guatemala La Reforma, with the support of Faith in Practice, engaged with Guatemalan media to raise awareness and highlight the importance of vaccination, early detection, and prevention.
This effort is part of a broader commitment. Through a Rotary Global Grant, both clubs are implementing a comprehensive program to reduce the impact of cervical cancer in the country. During its first phase, the initiative reached over 8,000 women, trained healthcare professionals, and delivered preventive education in rural communities.
Now, its second phase is expanding access to screening, strengthening local capacity, and promoting culturally relevant education in underserved populations.
By working across borders and sectors, Rotary is not only raising awareness—it is creating sustainable pathways to prevention and saving lives.
Rotary partnerships turn awareness into action through education, outreach, and prevention.
