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Global Health Catalyst  Summit

Hope+ Collaboration Campaign and Competition

All Hands In

Welcome to HOPE+
— A Global Movement for Citizen Action Against Cancer  and in support of establishing a Global Cancer Fund

Since the first Global Health Catalyst (GHC) Summit at Harvard in 2015, we’ve witnessed the power of collaboration: lives saved, tens of thousands trained, research breakthroughs achieved, and hope ignited in communities around the world.. Yet, many people still ask: How can I get involved? How can I contribute? How can I be a Catalyst?

One answer is HOPE+: Holistic Oncology Platform for Everyone. This is your invitation to join a global movement where citizens, creators, survivors, and supporters unite in action against cancer. Through HOPE+, everyone can participate in a groundbreaking campaign and creative competition to raise awareness/share about cancer in their communities or countries, inspire hope, and support the establishment of a Global Cancer Fund.

This isn’t just a campaign — it’s a movement.  A chance to share about cancer in your community/country, honor those impacted by cancer, and contribute to a world where everyone has access to life-saving care.

Participants will have the opportunity to be featured globally and win awards, with top entries showcased during the GHC Summit at Harvard/MIT and shared with leaders at the United Nations. Join the HOPE+ movement. Be heard. Be seen. Be a Catalyst.

🎗️ 10 Million Deaths + 20 Million Diagnoses Every Year.
Join the Movement for Global Cancer Hope+ powered by technology
🎤 Sing. 💃 Dance. 🎙️ Speak. 🎨 Create.

Cancer now claims more than 10 million lives annually, with over 20 million new cases each year — and growing. The vast majority of deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, where access to care remains devastatingly limited. This crisis demands more than medicine. It demands movement. The Global Health Catalyst Hope+ Campaign is a bold campaign, where everyone can act and do something to change the global landscape of cancer control. You can: (1) raise awareness about existing cancer care needs in your community, share a story, or (2) become a community advocate for survivors and for establishing a Global Cancer Fund, or (3) encourage participation in research (such as clinical trials), or (4) educate yourself and the public about cancer and care options. Each one of us can do something using technology such as your phone or computer to record and share:   🎶 Sing. 💃 Dance. 🎙️ Speak. 🎨 Create.

The Campaign. The Competition Guidelines

🎤 Sing. 💃 Dance. 🎙️ Speak. 🎨 Create.

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1. Overview

This campaign invites individuals and groups worldwide to submit original creative works to raise awareness about cancer, inspire hope, and support the  creation of a Global Cancer Fund. ​​ Key timeline includes:

  • September 7, 2025: Submission deadline

  • Now - September 14, 2025: Jury review completed at top 10 announced

  • September 19-21, 2025: Winners Announcement and showcase during the GHC HOPE+ summit at Harvard/MIT  

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2. Eligibility

  • Open to individuals and groups of all ages worldwide.

  • Entries can be submitted in any of the  categories: Sing, Dance, Speak.. Create/innovate.

  • If the participant is under 18, submission of an entry confirms that they have obtained parental or guardian permission. Organizers reserve the right to request verification of consent.

  • Organizers, partners, and judges may participate but are ineligible to receive prizes or awards.

3. Submission Guidelines

  • All entries must be original or appropriately licensed.

  • Entries must not exceed the following limits:

    • Videos/Audios: 2 minutes

    • Images/PDFs: Max file size: 20MB

  • Entries must be submitted using the link below through file upload or external link (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo).

  • Participants may enter multiple categories but only one entry per category is allowed.

4. Use of Submissions

  • By submitting, you grant the organizers (Global Health Catalysts, and affiliated partners) a royalty-free, non-exclusive, global license to use, distribute, display, and promote your entry for awareness, fundraising for cancer control, and education.

  • Entries may be featured on social media, websites, events, and campaign materials

  • Credit will be given to the artist/creator whenever feasible.

5. Judging and Awards

  • A combination of public voting and jury evaluation will determine finalists and winners.

  • Judging criteria include: Creativity, Impact, Relevance to Cancer, and Alignment with supporting the creation of a  Global Cancer Fund that supports Global Cancer Control 

  • The organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that violate content rules or appear to be plagiarized.

  • Finalists will be showcased at the Global Health Catalyst Summit at Harvard/MIT (Sept 19–21, 2025).

  • One winner or more will received at least a symbolic $1000 award

  • Judging Panel and Criteria can be found here

6. Prohibited Content

Entries must NOT contain:

  • Hate speech, violence, or graphic content

  • Defamatory, discriminatory, or false claims

  • Copyrighted material without permission

  • Medical advice or promotion of unverified health products

7. Intellectual Property

  • You retain full ownership of your original submission.

  • You confirm that you have the rights to all images, music, footage, and content used in your submission.

8. Privacy and Data Use

  • Your contact information will only be used for campaign-related communications.

  • Entry details may be anonymized for reporting or research purposes.

9. Withdrawal or Removal

  • You may withdraw your submission at any time by contacting us.

  • Organizers reserve the right to remove content that violates guidelines or local laws.

10. Disclaimers

  • The campaign is hosted in good faith and does not offer monetary compensation unless otherwise stated.

  • Organizers are not responsible for technical issues, file corruption, or failed uploads.

  • Decisions made by the jury or organizing team are final.

11. Contact

For questions or assistance contact us
📌 Submit your entry now. By submitting an entry, participants acknowledge and agree to the Campaign/competition guidelines and to abide by the above Terms and Conditions.​

 

Sing For Global Health Example

Holding a Trophy

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • ​Winner for each category (Sing, Dance, Speak) – $1,000

  • Top 10 will have sponsorship opportunities including sponsorship to participate in at a Global Health Catalyst Summit.

Award Winner

Collaborators and Sponsors

The GHC summits and HOPE+ Campaign involves many collaborators and sponsors from around the world including industry, universities, non-profit organizations, diaspora groups, religious organizations, youth orgs, cancer centers, cancer advocate organizations, etc

Other Upcoming Events

Register for our other upcoming collaboration action events below

Join us for the  HOPE+ Summit
@ Harvard/MIT & Online
September 19–21, 2025

Global Health at the very best level with world leaders, faculty, students, leaders from industry, health care institutions, faith/community-based organizations, professional societies, government leaders, cancer advocates, athletes, survivors, artists, across disciplines all coming together to learn, network and collaborate for global health and development.

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Co-organized/Hosted By: 

  • Harvard Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention

  • Center for Global Health Equity at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

  • MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory 

  • The Religion and Global Health Forum at Garrett

  • University of Massachusetts Lowell Medical Physics Program.

  • Johns Hopkins CaREER program

GHC Collaboration Impact at a Glance

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