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As we mark #WorldWaterDay, we are reflecting on the impact of climate change on our water and the critical consequences this can have on vulnerable communities. At Foundation S, we are working to increase the resilience of vulnerable populations impacted by climate change, by facilitating rapid, flexible funding for locally led health adaptation. Learn more about the impact climate change is having on our water through floods, droughts and other water-related causes 👉 #WorldWaterDay #ClimatexHealth #ClimateFinance

Casimira is a mother and teacher who lives in São Vicente, located about 550 kilometres off the coast of Senegal, West Africa 🌍 She also lives with Gaucher Disease type 1. In 2004, Casimira began her treatment for Gaucher Disease type 1 through our Rare Humanitarian Program. Whilst shipping to a remote location hasn't always been straightforward, she has remained on treatment for more than 20 years meaning she could celebrate her 50th birthday surrounded by friends and family. Casimira is one of more than 150 patients who have been receiving access to treatment through the Rare Humanitarian Program for 25+ years. We are dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by patients with rare diseases through innovative solutions and comprehensive support so that every patient can receive the care they deserve. #HumanitarianAid #FoundationS

The ‘Home Away From Home’ initiative by Childhood Cancer International and Foundation S is making better housing possible for children with cancer around the world, including in La Paz, Bolivia. One of the grants from Foundation S’s inaugural HAFH program last year, the #FundacionNuestraEsperanza was recently opened by Alejandra Mendez, Vice President of CCI, and marked a significant milestone for the childhood cancer community in Bolivia. The purpose of HAFH is to decrease treatment abandonment by helping CCI member organisations provide a second home for young patients and their caregivers, close to health services. Applications for the second phase of the program are now open, so if you are looking for support with: ✅ Capital projects: construction, purchase or expansion of homes. ✅ Operational programmes: rental, maintenance or service support. Apply by sending your application to programmemanager@cci.care, by the 16th of May, 2025. #ChildhoodCancer #MyChildMatters #HomeAwayFromHome Raluca Popa Carl Queiros

Women-led, community-based organizations are making a major impact in responding to the health impacts of climate change.     At Foundation S, we are dedicated to opening flexible funding opportunities for locally led adaptation, especially for groups who have been historically excluded.      #IWD #ClimatexHealth #ClimateChange 

Women are often more vulnerable to climate change due to gendered social roles and inequalities.      Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring vulnerable communities, including women, are no longer excluded from the decision-making progress.     Our 2024 Health Resilience Community Fund is prioritizing applications that support women and strengthen local resilience against the health impacts of climate change in low-and-middle income countries.     #IWD #ClimatexHealth #ClimateChange 

Our 2024/25 My Child Matters call for projects are currently being reviewed by our Childhood Cancer Expert Committee, a diverse group of high-level international experts. The committee is comprised of pediatric oncologists, nurses, family members of children with cancer, and global health specialists, including Pr. Eric Bouffet, Chair, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto and Garron Family Chair in Childhood Cancer Research, Toronto, Canada. Alongside other committee members, Eric will be helping with the selection process, offering mentorship and support to our grantees as well as advising on strategy for the program. #MyChildMatters #ChildhoodCancer #FoundationS

Rare diseases do not discriminate. They affect people from all walks of life and in all economic circumstances. As we mark #RareDiseaseDay, our thoughts are with the 300 million people affected by rare diseases, and their families. We know this journey can be long and challenging, which is why we are committed to the pursuit of better care for rare diseases. And after 34 years of our Rare Humanitarian Program, which provides support to patients in need around the world, it’s in our DNA. The first humanitarian initiative and longest-running program of its kind for people with lysosomal storage disorders, we have supported more than 3,800 patients since 1991, with 1,250+ patients currently receiving support in 70+ countries. The photos you see here are of some of the incredible individuals we've supported. In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing their stories and learning more about the rare diseases they face. #RareDiseaseDay

A key driver of global childhood inequality is treatment abandonment in low- and middle-income countries, which leads to thousands of preventable deaths. That is why we are proud to support the Home Away From Home program, with our partners at Childhood Cancer International. The purpose of Home Away From Home is to decrease treatment abandonment by helping CCI member organisations provide a second home for the patients and their caregivers, close to health services.  Applications for this program are now open. Find out more via the link in the comments 🔗 #HomeAwayFromHome #MyChildMatters #FoundationS #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GlobalHealth

With the right diagnosis done at an early stage, the right treatment, and the right conditions for adherence to care, the majority of children with cancer can be saved 🎗️   Most childhood cancers can be cured, but in low and middle-income countries, the recovery rate drops to less than 30%.    There are five main challenges in these communities that we need to address to ensure every child, regardless of where they are born, has the best possible chance of survival.    #MyChildMatters #FoundationS #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #GlobalHealth

We’re proud to announce that our Home Away From Home initiative is now open for a second year, alongside our partners at Childhood Cancer International. The purpose of Home Away From Home is to decrease treatment abandonment of children and adolescents with cancer by helping CCI member organisations provide a second home for the patients and their caregivers, close to health services.  By preventing treatment abandonment, we can prevent thousands of preventable deaths from cancer. This request for proposals is open to you, if:  ✔️ You are a CCI member in good standing and have been one for at least one year;     ✔️ Your accommodation project is for a low or a middle income country;   ✔️ You have a demonstrated commitment and ability to support children/ adolescents with cancer and their families; and    ✔️ You have an accommodation project including; building, expanding, renting, improving or covering expenses for an existing home Visit https://lnkd.in/eSvxGirY to learn more. We invite you to apply by sending your application to 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻@𝗰𝗰𝗶.𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲, by 16th of May, 2025 [midnight Paris time zone].