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Founded in 1999 by the Italian tycoon Goffredo Modena, the non-profit organization “Aiutare i Bambini” operates in many countries in the world supporting sick, discriminated and uneducated children, giving them the opportunity and the hope of a worthy life.
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In January and February 2008, Dada supports two campaigns promoted by the non-profit organization “Aiutare i Bambini”.
The first campaign is dedicated to distance adoptions for supporting the well-being and the education of poor children in 26 countries in the world. The second campaign is called “Cuore di Bimbi” (Children’s heart), a project that aims to save 200 children with severe heart conditions, thanks to the intervention of heart surgeons and Italian hospitals and the set up of the Pediatric Unit of St. Elisabeth’s Hospital in Cameroun.
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The Pangea no-profit organisation was established in July 2002 by a group of volunteers, who each had different experience with working in the 3rd world sector, but particularly in the area of human rights violations.
This group set up an efficient organisation which provides concrete ways to tackle the problems that arise from wars, famine, dictatorhsips &/or climatic catastrophies.
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Dada.net hosts Pangea’s campaigns in two special occasions throughout
year 2008: on Saint Valentine’s day and on March 8th, for the
International Woman’s day.
On Saint Valentine’s day on Pangea’s website visitors will be able to
make a special gift to the beloved person through a donation that will
sustain one of Pangea’s projects dedicated to children and women.
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African Medical and Research Foundation is the leading local health organization in Africa. Founded in 1957, AMREF began as a small organization based in Nairobi. Just half a century later, AMREF has grown into a leading international health organization and an essential reference point for health and development in East Africa.
Almost all AMREF workers are African and they work hand in hand with their communities. This is in fact AMREF’s philosophy: African populations should take the lead in the continent’s development, working toward the day that Africa will no longer need to depend on assistance from abroad.
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Crisis in Kenya
AMREF is in the frontline of the emergency situation in Kenya helping the victims of the post-election violence. Everyday AMREF assists thousands of displaced victims of violence, mainly children, offering emergency health care.
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The Foundation Theodora Onlus has been bringing joy and happiness to hospitalized children since 1999. The Dream Doctors, a professional team of artists trained to work in hospitals, visit 12 Italian hospitals per week. At the bedside of the children, these clown- doctors use creativity and improvisation to make contact through games, adapting their approach to the health conditions of each child.
The Dream Doctors began in Switzerland in 1993, thanks to two brothers, André and Jan Poulie, in memory of their mother Theodora.
In 1995 the first Dream Doctor met with children at the Cancer Center in Milan.
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In June and July Dada has offered space on its portal for Theodora Onlus to promote public awareness on the topic of children in the hospital. Hospital stays, in particular long stays, can be traumatic experiences, especially for children. This is why the Dream Doctors are committed to alleviating physiological strain on children.
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Emergency was founded in Milan in 1994 to provided aid to victims of
war and poverty around the globe. Since then, Emergency has built 7
hospitals, 4 rehabilitation centers, 1 maternity unit, 1 cardiology
unit and 55 first aid clinics in 13 different countries. Having helped
more than 2,750,000 people, in 2006 Emergency was recognized as an NGO
partner of the United Nations – Department of Public Information.
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During the month of October, Dada.net will be hosting Emergency’s
banner campaign to support the project “A Pediatric Unit in Darfur: Our
Idea of Peace”. Donations, via SMS, will go to building a pediatric and
cardiologic unit in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur. In addition to
helping children who live in the city or the surrounding refugee camps,
the unit will also provide cardiologic assistance to the entire region.
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Famiglie Nuove was founded in 1967 and now has more than 300,000
members and four million supporter on five continents. In just 40 years
this association has worked toward a new idea of family under four
basic guidelines: spirituality, education, sociality and soliderity.
The objective is to valorize the the institution of family, promoting
committment and mutual respect.
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In the first half of October Dada will support Famiglie Nuove with the
project “One Family, One House”, under Famiglie Nuove onlus, one of the
leading entities in Italy for Adoption at a Distance. This group
collected funds via SMS for children in the Philippines. In Manila,
many children and their families live on the streets. The association
is building a village with 100 houses, a community center, and a sports
center to house these people in the near future.
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Active since 1922 in the fight against breast cancer, the aim of LILT
is to build a network of solidarity and information around breast
cancer patients. LILT is committed to three areas: prevention
(lifestyle), cultural awareness, and proving assistance to patients,
their families, rehabilitation and social re-introduction into society.
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During the month of October Dada.net offered space, on some of its
channels to Nastro Rosa, the Italian branch of the Pink Ribbon Breast
Cancer Awareness Campaign. Founded in 1989 in the United States with
the aim of creating cultural awareness for breast cancer prevention,
the campaign was “exported” around the world and during the month of
October numerous initiatives took place to convey the message of
prevention and work toward eradicating breast cancer around the world.
Many women are mothers and mothers represent the primary source of life
and security for a child. Awakening public opinion in women on the need
for prevention means protecting the future of children.
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The Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesù was established in 1869 thanks to
the act of love of a family sensitive to the needs of less fortunate
children, the Salviati family. It began with a room having four beds
and over the years, and thanks to the work of thousands of
collaborators, it has now become the present day reality, property of
the Holy See. The Hospital and Care Institution is projected into the
future and in line with the today’s progress, while also based on the
Christian principles of assisting and respecting individuals.
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In the month of November Dada supported the Pediatric Hospital Bambino
Gesù. This year Dada has decided to give a gift of hope to children
with Leukemia who require bone marrow transplants and assist children
from underdeveloped countries who don’t have access to healthcare or
assistance. The campaign “Illuminate Christmas with the Constellation
of the Hospital Bambino Gesù” invites people to make a donation to the
association. They will receive a luminescent decalcomania to put in
their window to show their support for the Constellation of the
Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesù.
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