NGO · Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Together, let's save women's lives

ASEF-CI fights breast and cervical cancer — the two leading cancers among women in Côte d'Ivoire — through awareness, free screening, and training for women.

Since 2019, a long-term commitment on the ground, campaign after campaign.

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Équipe ASEF-CI en pleine sensibilisation à Adzopé
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ranking of breast cancer among cancers affecting women in Côte d'Ivoire — hence the urgency of early screening.

2019YEAR FOUNDED
1 000+WOMEN SCREENED
2 000+TEENAGE GIRLS REACHED
5CITIES COVERED
Assemblée de femmes lors d'une journée de sensibilisation ASEF-CI
Who we are

An NGO dedicated to women's lives

Non-governmental organization founded in August 2019, headquartered in Abidjan, Angré 8th tranche. ASEF-CI works every day so that every Ivorian woman can live a healthy life.

Save as many lives as possible by showing women how to avoid breast and cervical cancer, and helping them understand that early screening can lead to a cure. — Official mission of ASEF-CI
asefciong@gmail.com · 07 12 47 81 10 (WhatsApp)

Women's health as a priority

Fighting breast cancer (ranked 1st) and cervical cancer (ranked 2nd) in Côte d'Ivoire.

Education and prevention

Awareness campaigns in high schools, middle schools, and community centers across the country.

Women's leadership

Training young girls in civic values to prepare tomorrow's women leaders.

Nationwide reach

Abidjan → inland Côte d'Ivoire → West African sub-region.

Mrs. BES Evelyne Esther KOUDOU, Founding President of ASEF-CI
BES Evelyne Esther épouse KOUDOU Founding President · ASEF-CI NGO
The Founding President

A midwife since 1999, she has made women's health the fight of her life

From 2008 to 2018, Mrs. KOUDOU worked in the gynecology ward of Yopougon University Hospital, facing gynecological cancer cases every day. It was this hands-on experience that gave birth to the ASEF-CI NGO.

Midwife since 1999 · Specialist since 2026 Yopougon University Hospital · 2008–2018 Deaconess
Discover her journey
Our fieldwork

Our life-saving actions

Concrete prevention, screening, and empowerment actions carried out for the benefit of Ivorian women.

Gratuit

School awareness

Sessions in high schools and middle schools on women's cancers and preventive practices.

25–59 ans

Dépistage gratuit

Free screening campaigns for women in cities and villages. Screening can detect precancerous cells, particularly those linked to human papillomavirus (HPV), responsible for cervical cancer and several other infections.

Annual program

Women's leadership

Personal development workshops, public speaking, and community leadership.

Supervised

Family support

Psychological support and guidance for families affected by cancer.

Our 2026–2029 Project

A 3-year commitment in the Mé region

ASEF-CI is rolling out lasting, multi-pronged action for the people of the Mé region, in Côte d'Ivoire.

"Early screening = Zero cancer"

Clothing donations

Distributing clothes to the most disadvantaged families in the region.

Radio appearances

Appearances on local radio stations to raise awareness among as many women as possible, including in the most remote areas.

Support for those in need

Direct support for people facing hardship in the Mé region.

School awareness

Awareness campaigns in schools across the region to reach girls from a young age.

Public displays

Awareness materials displayed in public places, to make the prevention message a lasting part of daily life.

Field logistics

Strengthening our transportation and screening equipment to cover the entire region.

Our priority logistical needs

A vehicleFor the team's travel to villages and remote areas of the Mé region
Screening equipmentAdditional screening kits to reach more women at each campaign
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Testimonials

Women who were saved. True stories.

Ivorian women share their journey thanks to ASEF-CI's early screening.

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ASEF-CI's free screening saved my life. The cancer was there, I didn't know it. Today I'm alive and I speak up for all my sisters.

Aminata F.
Aminata F.
Abidjan – Yopougon
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Thanks to ASEF-CI, my 16-year-old daughter now knows how to protect herself. The awareness session at her school changed everything for our family.

Marie K.
Marie K.
Alépé

You too can share your story

A safe space, supervised by the ASEF-CI team, to break the silence around cancer.

Your testimonial will be sent via WhatsApp to the ASEF-CI team, who will contact you before any publication.

Donate

Your donation changes a life

Every contribution directly funds free screening campaigns and medical equipment for the most vulnerable women.

1 000 FCFA

A complete screening test for one woman

5 000 FCFA

A school awareness kit

25 000 FCFA

A screening campaign in a rural area

100 000 FCFA

Training of 10 new volunteers

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You will be redirected to WhatsApp to finalize your donation with the ASEF-CI team.

Become a volunteer

Get involved for women's lives

Become an ambassador for women's health in your neighborhood or city.

Health facilitator

Lead awareness sessions in schools and communities.

Digital volunteer

Manage social media, create content, and mobilize online.

Healthcare professional

Take part in screening campaigns or training webinars.

You will be redirected to WhatsApp to finalize your application with the ASEF-CI team.

News & Events

Together on the ground

Stay updated on ASEF-CI's screening campaigns, awareness sessions, and trainings.

Mrs. KOUDOU leading an awareness session in Kouté Village Kouté Village
3 juin 2023

Awareness and screening in Kouté Village

A free breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening day at the Kouté Village health center, attended by local dignitaries and the local medical team.

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Awareness session at Singa Girls' High School, Yopougon Toits Rouges Yopougon Toits Rouges
16 octobre 2024

Awareness session at Singa Girls' High School

An awareness day for teenage girls on breast and cervical cancer at Singa Girls' High School in Yopougon Toits Rouges, with several hundred students in attendance.

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ASEF-CI awareness session in Adzopé Adzopé
6 mai 2026

Awareness session in Adzopé

An impressive turnout of women from the Mé region at Adzopé General Hospital, supported by the Network of Dynamic Female Teachers of CI, the Prefect, the DRENA, and the Ministry of Women, Family, and Children.

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Awareness day at the CMA church in Yopougon Ananeraie Yopougon Ananeraie
21 février 2026

A day at the CMA church in Ananeraie

Breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening — a wonderful moment of connection with the women of this congregation.

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Awareness and screening day in Yopougon Azito Yopougon Azito
14 octobre 2023 · Octobre Rose

Free screening in Yopougon Azito

A major free breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening day, in a warm atmosphere of exchange with the women of the neighborhood.

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Awareness and screening campaign in Yopougon Sicogi Yopougon (Sicogi)
19 octobre 2024 · Octobre Rose

Free screening in Yopougon (Sicogi)

Over 100 women and girls screened at Sofia 2 Public Primary School, with on-site treatment of detected lesions and training in breast self-examination.

See the report →
Abidjan
August 2019

First campaign — KSSI Association

150 people reached and 100 screened during our very first field campaign, alongside the KSSI Association.

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Abidjan
December 2019

Second campaign — KSSI Association

200 people reached and 117 screened, confirming ASEF-CI's commitment in its very first year of existence.

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Yopougon Siporex 9
December 13, 2020

Large mobilization in Siporex 9

600 people reached and 175 screened — one of our largest campaigns, held in the midst of the pandemic.

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Abobo
August 21, 2021

M'Batto Women's Mutual Fund

200 people reached and 54 screened, with the M'Batto Women's Mutual Fund in Abobo.

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Alépé
May 13, 2022

Alépé Teachers' Association

200 people reached and 56 screened, in partnership with Alépé's teaching community.

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Tiassalé
June 26, 2022

Awareness session in Gniamoué

300 people reached and 75 screened in the village of Gniamoué, Tiassalé region.

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Abobo
July 23, 2022

Sagbé 1 High School

200 students reached at Sagbé 1 High School in Abobo on women's cancers and prevention practices.

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Yopougon
October 20, 2022

Réveil Agape Church, Côte d'Ivoire

400 people reached and 196 screened — one of our most successful campaigns, with 5 cases detected.

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Yopougon Wassakara
May 18, 2024

Awareness session in Wassakara

200 people reached and 42 screened in the Wassakara neighborhood of Yopougon.

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Bingerville
May 13, 2025

Assemblée de Dieu Church, Bingerville

100 people reached and 50 screened within the Bingerville community.

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Contact us

Let's talk

A question, a partnership, a testimonial to share? The ASEF-CI team is here to listen.

Address

Abidjan, Angré – 8th tranche

Phone / WhatsApp

07 12 47 81 10

Email

asefciong@gmail.com