Resilience and Research: Community and Cancer in Syria and Africa

This chapter highlights the pivotal role of community centres in Syria, focusing on their support for individuals affected by civil war, exemplified by the Barciba and Aman Centres. It transitions to discuss an innovative cancer research initiative aimed at addressing disparities in medical data for African populations, emphasizing the need for genomic diversity in understanding cancer. The narrative intertwines personal stories of resilience with urgent calls for improved cancer treatment and understanding in Africa.