Project Information
- 7.8% of all deaths among children and adolescents (ages 1-19) are due to cancer. There are only 4 centers that deliver specialized care for pediatric cancer in all of Paraguay, which means 1 center per 680,000 children and adolescents.
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), September 2021
Grantee
Fundación ReNACI HOPE Department (Hemato-Oncología PEdiátrica) at the Hospital de Clínicas
Fundación ReNACI HOPE Department (Hemato-Oncología PEdiátrica) at the Hospital de Clínicas
Asunción, Paraguay
The Maestro Cares Foundation funded the construction of a comprehensive wellness center dedicated to supporting children battling cancer in Paraguay. The facility includes oncology services, a specialized diagnostic laboratory, doctors’ offices, and a psychological support office. Patients also benefit from rehabilitation spaces, multipurpose rooms, recreational areas, a waiting room, and a communal kitchen. This center provides inclusive care for approximately 1,800 patients, aged infant to 18 years old, annually.
Renaci is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2011 in Asunción, Paraguay. Its mission is to improve the survival rates of children and adolescents with cancer by promoting access to adequate treatment in a timely manner and providing comprehensive assistance to the child and their family. Renaci is part of the HOPE department (Hemato-Oncology Department at the Hospital de Clinicas) that is comprised of dedicated physicians focused on scientific treatment/research.
Project Start
August 7, 2023
Project End
June 2025
