Yuvraj Singh Foundation (YouWeCan)

What Yuvraj Singh Foundation (YouWeCan) does

Yuvraj Singh Foundation, operating under the YouWeCan brand, is an Indian non-profit organization registered under the Bombay Trust Act, 1950, founded in 2011 by cricketer and cancer survivor Yuvraj Singh. The foundation targets cancer control in India across four pillars: awareness and prevention, early detection, patient support, and survivor empowerment, with primary beneficiary segments including underprivileged pediatric cancer patients (under 18, family income below Rs. 2,00,000), women at risk of breast cancer (particularly in rural and underserved communities), and students/general population for anti-tobacco and cancer awareness. Core programs comprise the Breast Cancer Program (anchored by the Swasth Mahila Swasth Goa pilot using Niramai's radiation-free screening technology), the Pediatric Cancer Program (YWC Cancer Treatment Fund up to Rs. 2,00,000 per patient and a Rs. 50,000 bridge fund, plus YWC Scholarship for Cancer Survivors up to Rs. 25,000 per year), and the Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Program. The foundation additionally delivered a substantial COVID-19 relief portfolio (Mission 1000 Beds deploying 1,020 critical care beds in 14 hospitals across 11 states, Mission Hygiene Kits distributing over 1 million kits across 14 state governments, and Mission Hunger Relief).

Service delivery combines direct field operations (cancer screening camps, awareness workshops in schools, colleges, and corporates) with hospital partnerships (14+ government and charitable cancer hospitals including AIIMS) and corporate CSR collaborations (SBI Foundation, GiveIndia, Payback India). Total reported scale includes 820,000+ people screened for cancer, 421,145+ women screened for breast cancer, 500+ children supported for cancer treatment, 670+ survivor scholarships awarded, and 125,000+ students sensitized at anti-tobacco workshops. Technology leverage is concentrated in the breast cancer screening partnership with Niramai, providing AI-assisted, non-invasive diagnostic capability, while the broader portfolio relies on conventional awareness, financial assistance, and infrastructure delivery rather than proprietary technology development.

The revenue model is donation-based philanthropy: one-time and monthly contributions collected via Razorpay across preset tiers (Rs. 500 to Rs. 30,000) and custom amounts, eligible for 50% tax exemption under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act. The foundation has no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and is governed by a Board of Trustees (Shabnam Singh as Chairperson, Poonam Nanda as Trustee and Chief Mentor, Sandeep Sharma as Trustee) under operational leadership of CEO Ronald Richards, with founder Yuvraj Singh, Goodwill Ambassadors Hazel Keech Singh and Gary Gauba, and Board Advisors including Professor Kishan Devani, Shabir Momin, Arvind Nanda, and Siddhartha Kumar. No financial statements, revenue figures, or headcount data are publicly disclosed.

Name

Yuvraj Singh Foundation (YouWeCan)

Legal name

Yuvraj Singh Foundation

Website

https://youwecan.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

YouWeCan is an Indian non-profit foundation founded in 2011 by cricketer Yuvraj Singh that delivers cancer awareness, screening, patient financial assistance, and survivor education programs across India, serving underprivileged pediatric cancer patients, women at risk of breast cancer, and students through a network of 14+ partner hospitals and CSR partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Cancer Care Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Cancer awareness programs
• Cancer screening services
• Patient support services
• Survivor education scholarships
• Nonprofit healthcare initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The foundation raises funds through one-time and monthly donation options. Donors can contribute preset amounts (500, 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 30000 INR) or custom amounts. Monthly subscription options are also available through Razorpay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Yuvraj Singh Foundation (YouWeCan) is a non-profit organization on a mission to empower people to fight cancer through awareness, prevention, early detection, patient support, and survivor empowerment. It runs breast, pediatric, and oral/head & neck cancer programs, funds underprivileged children's cancer treatment, offers scholarships to survivor children, and conducts community screening camps and educational workshops across India.

Product overview

YouWeCan Foundation operates as a comprehensive non-profit health platform offering multiple interconnected cancer control programs and support services. The core portfolio includes three main cancer programs: Breast Cancer Program (featuring the Swasth Mahila, Swasth Goa initiative), Pediatric Cancer Program (encompassing the YWC Cancer Treatment Fund and YWC Scholarship for Cancer Survivors), and Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Program. The organization also conducted COVID-19 relief through Mission 1000 Beds, Mission Hygiene Kits, and Mission Hunger Relief initiatives. Supporting services include cancer awareness workshops, screening camps, and financial aid programs. The programs work together to provide a holistic approach to cancer control—from prevention and awareness through early detection and treatment support to survivor empowerment through education scholarships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Swasth Mahila Swasth Bharat (SMSB): Breast cancer screening program specifically focused on women's health in India
• YWC Cancer Treatment Fund
• YWC Scholarship for Cancer Survivors
• Mission 1000 Beds
• Mission Hygiene Kits
• Mission Hunger Relief

Products and services

• Breast Cancer Program A comprehensive breast cancer awareness, screening, and early detection initiative that includes education on self-breast examination, clinical screening camps, and links beneficiaries to treatment services. Targets women in India, particularly those from rural and underserved communities.
• Swasth Mahila, Swasth Goa A pilot project under the Breast Cancer Program targeting screening of 100,000 women in Goa. Uses innovative technology for quick, non-invasive, radiation-free, and privacy-sensitive breast cancer screening.
• Pediatric Cancer Program A program providing financial assistance and support to underprivileged children (under 18 years) suffering from cancer from families with annual income below Rs. 2,00,000, helping them access treatment and supporting families through the healthcare process.
• YWC Cancer Treatment Fund Financial assistance program providing funding for cancer treatment of underprivileged children below 18 years from families with annual income under Rs. 2,00,000. Includes a Cancer Treatment Fund capped at Rs. 2,00,000 per patient and a Bridge Fund for Cancer Treatment capped at Rs. 50,000 for interim relief.
• YWC Scholarship for Cancer Survivors Scholarship program providing financial assistance up to Rs. 25,000 per year (till education completion) to cancer survivor children from underprivileged backgrounds to help them reintegrate into the formal education system.
• Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Program A cancer control initiative focusing on oral cancer prevention and early detection through awareness campaigns and screening for pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions, targeting India's high-risk population for tobacco-related cancers.
• Cancer Screening Camps Regular cancer screening camps for marginalized communities conducting breast and oral cancer screening using innovative technology solutions that are quick, non-invasive, pain-free, radiation-free, and privacy-sensitive. Includes end-to-end holistic care with follow-up of suspected cases and linkages to expert doctors.
• Cancer Awareness Workshops Educational programs conducted in schools, colleges, and corporates focusing on cancer prevention techniques, signs and symptoms, and the importance of regular screening. Includes tobacco-cessation camps and anti-tobacco workshops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 820,000+ people screened for cancer
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouWeCan partners with AIIMS to provide support for pediatric oncology patients, offering financial assistance and hope to children battling cancer.
• SBI FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for cancer screening initiatives including the 'Ride For Cancer' campaign in collaboration with Government of Goa.
• GiveIndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration for COVID-19 relief efforts including PPE kit distribution to frontline healthcare workers.
• Payback IndiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership in fight against childhood cancer, providing donation collection through loyalty points.
• Government and Charitable Cancer HospitalscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHospitals with medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology specializations that receive patients funded by YouWeCan's Cancer Treatment Fund.
• 14 State GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Hygiene Kits initiative delivered hygiene supplies to 14 state governments across India during COVID-19 pandemic. Mission 1000 Beds set up CCU beds in hospitals across multiple states.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Jude India ChildCare Centres: India-focused non-profit supporting pediatric cancer patients and families with housing, treatment access, and education support — analogous to YouWeCan's pediatric program and survivor scholarship track.
• Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA): India-based cancer NGO providing financial aid for treatment, awareness, early detection, and survivor support — overlapping programmatic model and target beneficiaries with YouWeCan.
• Indian Cancer Society: One of India's oldest cancer-focused NGOs delivering awareness, early detection camps, and patient support across the country — directly comparable scope and beneficiary model to YouWeCan's cancer screening and relief programs.
• CanKids KidsCan: Pan-India pediatric cancer NGO providing treatment support, accommodation, and education reintegration for children with cancer — directly comparable to YouWeCan's pediatric cancer program and survivor scholarship model.
• V Care Foundation: Indian cancer support NGO offering financial aid, counseling, and survivor rehabilitation to underprivileged cancer patients — comparable beneficiary profile and direct-service delivery model to YouWeCan.

Others

• Niramai Health Analytix: Indian health-tech startup providing AI-based, radiation-free breast cancer screening technology — a technology/integration partner of YouWeCan for the Swasth Mahila Swasth Goa pilot and adjacent in the breast cancer screening value chain.
• GiveIndia: India's largest donation and fundraising platform for NGOs — directly comparable as a COVID-relief partner of YouWeCan and competing channel for individual donor CSR funds in India's nonprofit ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Memorial Hospital: India's premier government-funded cancer treatment, research, and training institution — operates at vastly larger scale in cancer care but shares the same disease focus and beneficiary population that YouWeCan serves through referral partnerships.
• AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences): Premier government hospital and research institution that is both a strategic partner to YouWeCan for pediatric oncology and a much larger incumbent in cancer care delivery and research in India.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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