Who We Are

World Ovarian Cancer Coalition is the only global not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to ovarian cancer.

Ovarian cancer is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage and is associated with low survival rates. Despite its impact on women, families, and health systems, it remains under-prioritised in many countries. We exist to change that.

Since 2016, we have united more than 200 patient advocacy organizations worldwide to improve outcomes for every woman affected by ovarian cancer, regardless of geography or income. We turn women’s lived experiences into global evidence — including through the Every Woman Study™ and our research on the socioeconomic burden of ovarian cancer — to drive meaningful improvements in awareness, diagnosis, care, and outcomes. Evidence guides everything we do. Through our flagship initiative, Project PROTECT, we are advancing the first coordinated global framework to reduce ovarian cancer mortality, helping countries translate knowledge into stronger policies and more effective care pathways.

Together, we are working toward a future where ovarian cancer is recognized earlier, addressed strategically, and no woman is left behind.

Vision

A world where everyone living with, or at a risk of, ovarian cancer has the best chance of survival and the best quality of life possible, no matter where they live

Mission

As the only global advocacy organization focused on ovarian cancer, we will drive profound and equitable change for all those impacted by this disease through partnerships, evidence, advocacy, and awareness.

Values

Passionate and ambitious, we work for and respect all those impacted by ovarian cancer, regardless of where they live or who they are. Improving the patient experience with integrity is our north star, as we support and empower our partners with expertise, evidence, and our global perspective.