World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF International) is a not-for-profit association, established by royal decree in Belgium, with headquarters in London, UK.
WCRF International supports its member organisations, assists them in achieving their common goals and ensures that they develop efficient and effective research and education programmes.
With strategically placed member organisations, the WCRF global network is able to raise awareness that cancer is largely preventable, fund innovative scientific research and stimulate new public initiatives for cancer prevention and control throughout the world.
Our vision
The World Cancer Research Fund global network helps people make choices that reduce their chances of developing cancer.
Our heritage
We were the first cancer charity:
• To create awareness of the relationship between diet and cancer risk.
• To focus funding on research into diet and cancer prevention.
• To consolidate and interpret global research to create a practical message on cancer prevention.
Our mission
Today the World Cancer Research Fund global network continues:
• Funding research on the relationship of nutrition, physical activity and weight management to cancer risk.
• Interpreting the accumulated scientific literature in the field.
• Educating people about choices they can make to reduce their chances of developing cancer.
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About WCRF International
