December Holiday Programme
The Summer Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign is a national public education and community engagement initiative led by the Skin Cancer Foundation of South Africa (SCFSA) in collaboration with strategic partners.
Taking place during the December holiday period, the campaign aims to raise awareness around sun safety, early skin cancer detection, and healthy skincare habits at a time when many South Africans spend more time outdoors.
The campaign will focus on holidaymakers, families, children, outdoor workers, and local communities across selected coastal and inland holiday destinations.
Promoting Sun Safety This Summer
South Africa’s summer holidays bring increased exposure to the sun, making this an important time to encourage practical sun protection and greater awareness of skin cancer.
The campaign will combine:
- Public education around sun safety and skin cancer prevention
- Sunscreen distribution
- Family-friendly awareness activities
- Community engagement
- Preventative healthcare messaging
- Education around early detection and regular skin checks
The goal is to encourage simple, everyday behaviours that can help reduce preventable sun damage and support better long-term skin health.
Working Together for Greater Impact
The Summer Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign also creates opportunities for collaboration with organisations and professionals that already play an important role in South African communities.
Potential partners include:
- Lifeguards and beach safety teams
- Tourism organisations
- Resorts and holiday destinations
- Shopping centres
- Schools
- Municipalities
- Healthcare professionals
- Local media
- Community organisations
By working together, SCFSA and its partners can extend the reach of important skin health messages and engage people directly in the places where they spend their summer holidays.
A Healthier, Safer Summer
Through education, practical sun protection initiatives, and community participation, the campaign aims to make skin cancer awareness a visible and accessible part of the South African summer holiday experience.
The focus is simple: protect your skin, recognise the warning signs, and make sun safety part of everyday life.