What has KiKa achieved so far?

At KiKa, we're on a mission to make every child with cancer a survivor. Thanks to the unwavering support of our donors, fundraisers and partners, we’re making remarkable progress towards our goal of a 100% cure rate. From the construction of the Princess Máxima Centre to large research projects, KiKa has been investing in remarkable initiatives over the years.  

From construction to breakthroughs: how we’re making a difference

Over the years, KiKa has invested in transformative projects that are changing lives. 81% Of children with cancer survive the first five years after diagnosis, a significant improvement from the 70% rate two decades ago. Here's how your support is helping:

KiKa supports the research department through core-financing and project-financing. Annually, the Máxima receives so-called core funding from KiKa. This core financing is used for research groups, equipment, and core facilities to make groundbreaking discoveries.

The research projects funded by KiKa show significant outcomes. In total, there are 235 ongoing projects. Each project spans approximately 4 years, with an average cost ranging between 400,000 and 800,000 euros. KiKa precisely reviews all research proposals. 
 

International partnerships are important to give a boost to the cure rate of childhood cancer. KiKa stays focussed on financing research based in the Netherlands.  

KiKa aims to educate children more about childhood cancer and help them better understand what their peers with cancer are going through. That's why dedicated guest lecturers provide information to elementary school children. KiKa also allocates funds for educational campaigns.