Outdoor Against Cancer
is an international NGO dedicated to health education and disease prevention.
Outdoor Against Cancer
is an international NGO dedicated to health education and disease prevention.
Our Vision
OAC’s vision is to help create a world where individuals and collectives can take command of their health and pursue holistic well-being – mind, body, and a deep connection to nature. Let’s rebel to be well.
Let’s Rebel
to be WELL
Our mission
Dedicated to Health Education and Disease Prevention
Outdoor Against Cancer (OAC) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to health education and disease prevention. OAC’s mission is to educate and inspire people to be in control of their health – to go beyond traditional healthcare and embrace a more holistic view of well-being.
We enable individuals to be advocates of their own health through evidence-based and trustworthy information and supportive communities in the four key pillars of a healthy lifestyle: (1) Physical Activity & Outdoor Sports, (2) Balanced Nutrition, (3) Sustainability & Nature, and (4) Physical & Mental Well-being – a holistic approach for human and planetary health.
Our Philosophy
Four OAC Key Pillars of a
Healthy Lifestyle
01
Physical Activity
& Outdoor Sports
02
Balanced
Nutrition
03
Sustainability & Nature
04
Physical & Mental Well-being
BUILDING A LEGACY OF HEALTH
Rethinking Sustainability
When most people hear the word sustainability, they think of carbon footprints and green energy. At OAC, we believe sustainability starts with something much more personal: the human body and how we care for it. For us, being sustainable means creating lasting shifts in how patients are treated and prevention is lived.
Health With Integrity
We stand for Health with Integrity. Our mission isn’t just to provide a temporary service but to establish movement as an essential, non-negotiable component of cancer therapy and prevention. True sustainability in healthcare isn’t about short-term interventions, it’s about fundamentally changing the “standard of care” so that future generations of patients and survivors benefit from a more holistic, active approach to recovery.
Sustainability is built through consistency. Our weekly 4×4 Training sessions in Munich, Erlangen, and Riga are a testament to this. While they may seem like a small part of a global system, their impact is significant. By providing a professional, expert-led framework for regular physical activity, we help people transform their personal habits. These sessions aren’t just workouts; they are the “launchpad” for a sustainable change in lifestyle, proving that regular movement is the most transformative medicine we have.
In everything we do, our focus remains sharp. The materials and resources we develop in our various projects are highly specific, yet they all orbit one central sun: Health through Movement. We don’t produce content for the sake of it; we create tools that ensure the knowledge we gain today remains accessible and actionable for the community tomorrow.
Finally, we believe that for an organization to be sustainable, it must be inclusive. Through our membership model, we give everyone who supports our mission the chance to be an active part of our developments and achievements. Your voice helps determine how our work can lead to real, sustainable change in the lives of those affected by cancer and beyond.
Sustainability isn’t just about preserving the planet, it’s about empowering the people on it. Join us in making movement a permanent part of the healing journey.
What we do
We focus on meaningful initiatives that empower individuals to take charge of their own health.
We certify professionals
We certify sports and health professionals on how to tailor exercise programs for cancer patients and survivors, focusing on their unique needs.
We advocate internationally
We are strongly engaged in EU Health Policy through partnerships in EU co-funded projects and involvement in key conferences.
We improve health literacy
At the heart of our work is transferring theoretical knowledge into practical action. Our goal is to enable individuals to make informed decisions about their health.
Registration Number: HRB227417
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Who We Are
In 2023, OAC expanded to a team of more than ten, including physicians, educators, and sports scientists, broadening its focus from cancer to all non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This growth facilitated new projects targeting the general health crisis. Our international, multidisciplinary team is equipped with expertise in medicine, sports and health sciences, dissemination, communication and graphic design.
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