Every small contribution makes a huge difference
At KiKa, every donation is deeply appreciated. We often hear questions about how donations are used. Rest assured, our dedicated team of staff and over 150 volunteers work relentlessly every day in the fight against childhood cancer. All researchers in the Netherlands affiliated with Dutch institutions can apply for funding for their projects. Additionally, KiKa is one of the largest supporters of the research department at the Princess Máxima Centre, where doctors and scientists strive to find the best treatments for children with cancer.
The Impact of your support
Thanks to your generosity, 81% of children with cancer now survive. Our goal is to increase this percentage to 100%, and research is essential to achieving this. KiKa is unique in the Netherlands for investing specifically in research targeting all forms of childhood cancer.
Groundbreaking research
KiKa funds research into innovative treatments, pain-free therapies without side effects, and the biological origins of childhood cancer. We are committed to supporting research across all types of childhood cancer. All research proposals are carefully evaluated by KiKa to ensure the best use of funds.
Imagine the difference
Your donation helps make challenging treatments more bearable, improves the quality of life for patients and survivors, and most importantly, gives children with cancer hope for a brighter future. Let’s work together to make their dreams come true!
How is your donation allocated?
See how every euro contributes to fighting childhood cancer
KiKa is transparent about its expenditures. Read here how we use your donation for concrete projects such as the construction of the Princess Máxima Centre and the financing of research. With your support, we are taking steps towards 100% cure for childhood cancer. And with results: KiKa has spent 180.8 million euros on its goals so far.
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From 72% to 81%
increase in survival rate thanks to your donation
Your contributions have played a crucial role in raising the five-year survival rate from 72% to 81% over the past 20 years.
More and more children are surviving
thanks to your support.
Due to the increase in the survival rate to 81%, each year more children are able to:
- Dare to dream about the future again.
- Play with their friends.
- Simply go back to school.
Our mission
Every child cancer free
In the Netherlands, one child dies of cancer every three days. This is unacceptable.
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Make a donation!
Make a donation today and help us fight childhood cancer. Each week, 10 children are diagnosed with cancer, and 19% do not survive.