Clinicians worldwide are seeking specialized training in gynecologic cancer care. Your gift helps provide more opportunities.

The World of Hope Development Fund supports IGCS’ mission to strengthen gynecologic cancer care worldwide through mentorship, training, education, research, and global collaboration.

 
 
 

Behind every trained specialist are women and families who may gain access to earlier diagnosis, safer treatment, and expert care closer to home.

 

What Your Support Makes Possible

 

Expanding Access to Training

Creating more pathways for clinicians to gain specialized skills through surgical training, observerships, research mentorship, and other flexible learning opportunities.

 

Building Local
Expertise

Mentorship and training programs that help clinicians and institutions develop the multidisciplinary expertise needed to deliver comprehensive gynecologic cancer care.

 

Advancing Cervical Cancer Elimination

Supporting national planning, preinvasive disease training, and collaborative efforts to prevent cervical cancer and expand access to lifesaving care.

 

Accessible Education

Providing high-quality educational resources and certificate programs for all members of the cancer care team, with multilingual learning opportunities.

 

Strengthening Global Research

Connecting clinicians through research mentorship, collaboration, and shared knowledge to strengthen evidence-based gynecologic cancer care worldwide.

 
 
 
 

2026 RUN FOR HOPE 5K

Montréal, Canada ǀ October 3 ǀ 7:00AM

Making plans to attend the IGCS Annual Global Meeting 2026 in Montréal?

Start your Saturday morning with colleagues from around the world at the IGCS Run for Hope 5K. Whether you run or walk, every step helps expand training and mentorship opportunities for the clinicians working to improve gynecologic cancer care.

 
 
 

As IGCS continues to expand mentorship, training, and education in underserved regions, the demand for specialty support grows. The World of Hope Development Fund is how members and supporters step up to meet that demand.”

Dr. Ritu Salani
IGCS Secretary Treasurer
 
 

Major & Planned Giving

Leave a lasting legacy

Interested in a more substantial gift? There are several ways to make a transformational impact. Please contact Mary Eiken to discuss further.

 
 

Development

Joél Marie Payne, Development
joel.payne@igcs.org

 

CEO

Mary Eiken, IGCS CEO
mary.eiken@igcs.org

 

About the International Gynecologic Cancer Society

IGCS is the largest global organization representing those standing at the forefront of the fight against gynecologic cancers — diseases affecting millions of women and families each year. Our purpose — to disseminate education, advance research, and enhance quality care for those affected by malignancies of the female reproductive tract, ultimately strive for a world where no one suffers needlessly from these diseases — a World of Hope. 

If you are interested in talking more about the impact of your donation, please email Joél Marie Payne, Development at joel.payne@igcs.org.