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Through programmes run across France, the association works with disadvantaged communities and professionals to reduce social inequalities in health.
Ikambere works for health equity and women’s autonomy
Since 1997, Ikambere has supported women living with a chronic illness and disadvantaged communities on their path to health autonomy. The association offers personalised support and health education activities, through an approach grounded in kindness, mutual aid and solidarity.
In 2024, 43% of HIV infections in France were diagnosed at a late stage of infection
In France, one woman dies of cardiovascular disease every 7 minutes
People on the lowest incomes go without care almost twice as often as the rest of the population.
Welcoming women living with a chronic illness and supporting them towards autonomy
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The historic home of the Ikambere association, the welcoming House in Saint-Denis supports women living with HIV with their health, social and employment needs. Since it opened in 1997, more than 5,000 women have been supported there on their path to autonomy.
- Address :
- 14 rue Jules Saulnier 93200 Saint-Denis
- Phone :
- 01 48 20 82 60
- Email address :
- contact@ikambere.com
- Opening hours :
- 09:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday
The soothing House in Ivry-sur-Seine welcomes women living with a chronic illness and offers comprehensive support, from healthcare to finding work.
- Address :
- 12 avenue Maurice Thorez 94200 Ivry-sur-Seine
- Phone :
- 01 48 20 82 61
- Email address :
- igikali@ikambere.com
- Opening hours :
- 09:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday
The first regional roll-out of the Ikambere model, the soothing House in Lille replicates the model proven in Île-de-France to address the combined challenges of gender, poverty and health in Hauts-de-France.
- Address :
- 396 rue Léon Gambetta 59 000 Lille
- Phone :
- 03 74 46 78 35
- Email address :
- contacthdf@ikambere.com
- Opening hours :
- 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday
A place of respite in the countryside, designed for taking a few days’ break and recharging, alone or with family.
- Address :
- 3 chemin des Vignes 95690 Nesles-la-Vallée
- Phone :
- 01 48 20 82 62
- Email address :
- ikirambi@ikambere.com
- Opening hours :
- By appointment
Taking action at the heart of care pathways across France
Why we exist
Access to healthcare should never depend on origin, poverty or gender. At Ikambere, we work so that women and people in precarious situations can take back control of their health and their lives.
Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour and of the National Order of Merit
Women share their experience of support at Ikambere
Their journeys, their voices
Women we support, professionals and partners share their experiences.
Our impact in numbers
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700
Women supported towards autonomy in our houses every year
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800
Professionals trained every year across France
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6,500
People made aware of their rights and of healthcare in partner organisations every year
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Answers to your questions
Ikambere’s support is open to all women living with HIV, diabetes, obesity or high blood pressure. Because health is a right, we welcome you whatever your residence status. Our teams are here to support you, listen to you and help you regain your autonomy, with no conditions.
Yes. Ikambere is recognised as a public-interest organisation: your donation entitles you to a tax reduction of 66% of its amount, up to 20% of your taxable income.
Anyone aged 18 or over, whatever their background. Needs range from help with administrative procedures to running workshops, as well as supporting daily life in our houses.
Yes: associations, local authorities and companies can get in touch with us. Write to us describing your project and our teams will get back to you within two weeks.
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