Approach
Making a difference is at the heart of all Children Action's commitments.
The Foundation intervenes and supports projects that aim to have a long-term positive impact on the lives of the beneficiaries.
Children Action is not a grant-making foundation. The Foundation runs its own programs or works with partners on the strategic development, implementation, and monitoring of projects.
It also acts as an incubator and catalyst for projects with the aim of accelerating the implementation of initiatives, replicating successful programs, or transforming innovative ideas into concrete actions.
In-kind donations
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Pro bono services
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Material
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Partnerships
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Local involvement
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In numbers
Number of projects
50+
Since its inception, the Foundation has implemented more than fifty projects, contributing to their success and positive impact on beneficiaries.
Number of countries
9+
The Foundation is currently active in 9 countries around the world: Argentina, Cameroon, Myanmar, Peru, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Ukraine and Vietnam.
Number of beneficiaries
215'266+
The Foundation's projects have made a real difference in the lives of some 215'266 beneficiaries.
Number of years of activity
30+
Since 1994, Children Action has been committed to providing the highest quality of support and care for children and young people through the most qualified medical, psychiatric and surgical professionals, as well as a team of experienced professionals in the field.
Funds allocated
57 M+
Since its inception, thanks to the generous support of its donors, the Foundation has been able to allocate more than 57 million to its projects.
Value of projects
172 M+
The participatory environment developed for each project, through local partnerships, the involvement of volunteers, donations of equipment, pro bono services from benefactors, and cost optimization, allows to multiply on average by three the value of the projects financed by the Foundation.
Projects
The Foundation mobilizes with the determination to carry out projects in the sole interest of the beneficiaries, by evaluating the ethical criteria, feasibility, quality, and effectiveness of programs in the following areas:
• Access to care
• Education & Nutrition
• Psychosocial support
• Teen suicide
• Wellbeing in hospital
Governance
The decisions and guidelines of Children Action are defined by the Board of Trustees and confirmed by an Ethics Committee, both of which are made up of personalities from the world of science, medicine, and business. The evaluation, implementation, and monitoring of projects are carried out by recognized experts in their field. Surgeons, psychiatrists, physicians, and other specialists use their skills and expertise to provide the most appropriate care.
Leverage
All the salaries of the Children's Action headquarters and all the administrative costs are covered by the Founder and his family foundation, so that the funds raised can be used 100% for actions in the field.
In addition, a participatory environment is developed for each project in order to increase the contribution of resources needed to implement the programmes. Thanks to this system, the value of the projects financed by the Foundation is multiplied by an average of three through local partnerships, the involvement of volunteer teams, donations of equipment, pro bono services from benefactors and cost optimisation. Through local partnerships, the involvement of volunteer teams, donations of equipment, pro bono services from benefactors and cost optimisation, the value of the projects funded by the Foundation is on average multiplied by three.
Respond to need
The Foundation responds to clearly expressed humanitarian needs, taking into account the motivation, skills and ethics of local teams and the impact of the project on beneficiaries.
Bring real change
Each project aims to make a tangible difference to the lives of the beneficiaries in the short, medium and long term.
Involve highly specialized professionals
Children Action's decisions and guidelines are made by the Board of Trustees, supported by an Ethics Committee, both of which are made up of personalities from the scientific, medical and business communities. The evaluation, implementation and monitoring of projects are carried out by experts recognised in their fields. Surgeons, psychiatrists, physicians and other specialists use their skills and expertise to ensure the most appropriate care.
Leverage resources
A participatory environment is developed for each project to increase the resources needed to implement the programs. Through local partnerships, the involvement of teams of volunteers, the donation of equipment, the pro bono services of benefactors and the optimisation of costs, the value of the projects funded by the Foundation is on average multiplied by three.
The Foundation uses objective and measurable indicators to assess the impact of its actions.
