Project p53 is a six-month project that aims to develop skills and conduct research. It began with
a bootcamp, where young undergraduate students from various fields such as medicine, public
health, and life sciences were trained. The event involved many activities, including discussions,
teamwork, project idea generation, cancer problems in Bangladesh, cancer volunteering, the role
of youth, teamwork, conflict resolution, and research mentoring
Skill Development Series for Project p53 Members
Dates: May-July 2025
Skill development activities were organized for Project p53 participants:
Topic 01 (May 29): Introduction to Cancer, presented by Dr. Mohammad Masumul Haque
Topic 02 (June 17): Key Aspects of Common Female Cancers, delivered by Dr. Manifa Naz
Fatma
Topic 03 (June 20): Psychology of Cancer Volunteers, presented by Dr. Humayra Shahjahan
Hridi
Topic 04 (June 24): Tips for Research Essentials 01, presented by Miss Taslima Akter
Topic 05 (July 17): Storytelling Skills, presented by Syeda Farzana Zaman Rumpa
Virtual Seminar on Awareness on Female Cancer – Project p53
Duration: July 24-26, 2025
A free virtual seminar on female cancer was conducted as part of the curricula of Project p53
where comprehensive presentations were made about common female cancers in Bangladesh,
which lasted for three days. Participants received e-certificates at the end of the seminar.
Completion of Project p53
The completion of Project p53 occurred successfully through a six-month youth empowerment
program carried out from December 2024 to July 2025. It involved twenty-two students from
different disciplines, who gained proficiency in fields including cancer biology, preventive
measures, leadership, research methodology, psychology, communications, and story-telling.
Five top-performing participants were selected for further research work under the mentorship of
CAFBD.
Cancer Patient’s Gift Pack – Ramadan 2025
In this year’s Ramadan, through the “হাসিমুখ ” of Project Obolombon, the Cancer Awareness Foundation of Bangladesh has successfully completed the project titled “Gift Pack
Year in Review: 2025 Impact Summary
The Cancer Awareness Foundation’s historic 2025 calendar featured the first-ever Cancer Prevention Week in Bangladesh along with the unique 1st National Youth Cancer Congress that