New day hospital for children's cancer ward

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The new day hospital for the children's cancer ward in Ouedraogo was inaugurated in February 2022. The new building enables the doctors of the Department of Pediatric Oncology at the Yalgado Ouedraogo University Hospital Center to work independently. The construction of the new building was financed in part by the Regine Sixt Children's Aid Foundation TRÄNCHEN TROCKNEN. In the new day clinic, far [...]

Heaters for refugee camps

Ukrainian mother with child in her arms

When war broke out in Ukraine in February 2022, thousands fled their homes within days. Many arrived on foot across the borders of neighboring Poland, Romania, Moldova, Hungary and Slovakia to escape the violence and destruction. There they were cared for by numerous aid organizations and volunteers who were on hand to help [...]

Skibob training for children with disabilities

Skibob training for children with disabilities

On the slopes, get set! In 2022, there was a highlight project for the children of the Pfennigparade Foundation. With the support of the Regine Sixt Children's Aid Foundation, two wonderful ski bob days were organized in the Kaiser Mountains in perfect weather. Children, parents and carers experienced inclusion on the slopes, as special skibobs made it possible for people in wheelchairs to enjoy an active [...]

New playroom for mother and child home in Rome

New playroom for children at the mother and child house

The renovation of the St. Paul VI Mother and Child House in Rome was an extensive task, as the building dates back to the 19th century. With its central location in the heart of Rome, just a few hundred meters from the Colosseum and the Lateran, it was important that the building retained its character. The interior of the building was completely renovated [...]

Musical waterbed for Snoezel room

Musical waterbed in the Snoezel room

Haus für Kinder Hirschgarten looks after around 100 children. It is important to the management to be able to offer diverse and developmentally appropriate educational and experiential opportunities. Developmental risks are identified at an early stage and the children are supported in their social integration. Many children find it hard to find rest in today's everyday life and are just as exposed to stress as adults. [...]

Renovation of a baby therapy centre in South Africa

New physiotherapy room

For more than 27 years, Baby Therapy Center's mission as an early childhood intervention and development center has been to promote children's health by minimizing developmental delays and addressing existing or emerging special needs. The center cares for the whole family by assisting with adaptive parenting and [...]

New technical equipment for music therapy

Therapist with child during music therapy

Therapeutic music education at the Sonnenhof - Hospice of the Björn Schulz Foundation is an offer for children and young people. The music therapy benefits sick children, their parents and siblings. As an important instrument, music strengthens the perception and expression of emotions, making people aware of and working through emotional blockages. Music therapy can also support the development of new ways of expressing feelings and needs. [...]

New equipment for St John Eye Hospital

Child during the examination

St John Eye Hospital has been treating eye diseases for over 138 years and is the only eye care center in Jerusalem. In line with its mission and vision, St. John Eye Hospital has provided sustainable assistance to people by building local capacity. Over the past ten years, Palestinian ophthalmologists have been trained as specialists who are now [...]

Emergency aid for victims of the volcanic eruption on St. Vincent

Children and women with tents

On April 10, the volcano La Soufrière erupted on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent. There were further eruptions every day. Almost 30,000 people were evacuated from the danger zone or had to flee. St. Vincent and the neighboring island of Barbados are covered in a layer of grey ash - St. Vincent is without clean drinking water. Hurricane Elsa is making [...]

Study and playroom for street children

New play and art room

Many children live on the streets with their parents in Guadalajara City. The MAMA A.C. Center offers them a safe place. Here, children in need are offered a family and community environment and a solid protection and care network. With the newly established playroom, the children can take part in educational and cultural workshops, develop their skills and [...]

New computers and equipment for children's home in Nepal

Children of the Tiom Laura children's home

The Tiom Laura Home is a children's home for disadvantaged children to provide them with a safe environment, healthy food, education and health care. The children attend school in Nepalese and English and also receive computer lessons at the home. In addition to school and education, excursions and other leisure activities are regularly organized for the different age groups. The [...]