As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, “Pink October,” the Youth Development Association conducted an awareness activity for women at Shaqaeq Al-Numan Camp in Al-Qarara, Khan Younis. The activity was implemented as part of the Association’s efforts to promote health awareness and deliver preventive health messages to women living in displacement camps.

The activity aimed to raise awareness of the importance of early breast cancer detection, encourage regular check-ups and follow-up, and help participants recognize signs and changes that may require consultation with qualified health professionals.

The activity also highlighted the importance of prevention and paying attention to personal health, while encouraging women not to ignore any unusual health changes and to seek professional advice when needed, particularly in light of the difficult humanitarian and living conditions faced by women and families in the Gaza Strip.

The session also provided a space for awareness, discussion, and interaction with participants, helping to strengthen their access to accurate health information, address common misconceptions, and emphasize that awareness and early detection are important factors in improving opportunities for timely diagnosis and treatment.

This activity is part of a series of health and awareness initiatives implemented by the Youth Development Association across the Gaza Strip, aimed at promoting health awareness, empowering women with access to reliable information and guidance to protect their health, and reaching vulnerable groups in displacement camps and shelter centers.