Up to 170 smiles back

A new hope for sick children

In 2025, we have received almost 170 children coming from 24 different countries. For them, it is not only about medical cares, but also a new chance to live. Far from their home, these children find in La Maison a place where they can find hope and kindness, all what they need to trust in future. After hard period and situations, they leave with new dreams and with a remember: the world is made by this international helpful line they had the chance to know about.

Confirmed confidence

We are supported by many conventions and partnership that gave us their trust still in 2025. It means a lot for us: they trust us and our actions. Thanks to them, we keep having the chance to give these kids hope because we deeply trust that our mission is to bring them back smiles and help them to trust in future.

We need hospitality to guarantee the future of La Maison and the children coming in

Whether in the children’s daily lives, the organisation of events, or other activities, our volunteers are an essential pillar of our mission. We express our deepest gratitude to them for the time, energy and kindness they bring to our work. We sincerely hope to be able to continue to count on them in this human adventure in 2026.

Our foundation is under financial pressure due to a general decline in donations, despite continued solidarity. In order to continue its mission, it must raise 4.2 million Swiss francs each year, without subsidies, thanks to the generosity of its donors, to whom we offer our sincere and warmest thanks. We are appealing for support to expand our circle of supporters and secure the future of La Maison and the children who are cared for there.

Partners who entrust their children to La Maison

Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque – Fondation Sentinelles – Une chance, un cœur – Fondation Chirurgie pour l’enfance africaine

Varied life stories

Kmar, 9 years old, Tunisia

Heart disease
02.01 – 10.03

The first child to be taken in in 2025, Kmar was reunited with her parents after spending just over two months at La Maison.

Eni-Ola, 7 years old, Benin

Caustic oesophageal stenosis
Arrived on 20.02

Eni-Ola arrived in Switzerland in February for a life-saving operation after accidentally ingesting caustic soda. Currently recovering at La Maison, she is bravely fighting to be able to eat normally again. She loves playing with dolls and going on the slide.

Dodeke, 7 years old, Mali

Heart disease
05.03 – 01.05

Dodeke arrived at La Maison exhausted and suffering from a serious heart defect: tetralogy of Fallot. His condition deteriorated rapidly a few days after his arrival. He was rushed by helicopter to the HUG hospital and underwent surgery that same evening. The young boy returned to Mali for his eighth birthday, ready to build his dreams.

Naya, 6 years old, Syria

Heart disease
01.04 – 04.06

After her heart surgery, Naya was delighted to be reunited with her parents, older brother and big sister. Calm and cheerful, she enjoys doing jigsaw puzzles.

Yosief, 13 years old, Eritrea

Keratoconus
Arrived on 15.04

Suffering from keratoconus, Yosief had difficulty reading and writing. Now, after surgery on both eyes, he happily enjoys the educational and recreational activities at La Maison school.

Oumou, 2 years old, Senegal

Heart disease
11.06 – 30.09

Oumou arrived at La Maison completely exhausted. After nearly four months of care, surrounded by the tenderness of our staff, she was able to return to her family, cured.

Grace, 5 years old, Benin

Heart disease
29.07 – 22.09

After undergoing heart surgery, Grace returned to her parents after a stay of less than two months. Cheerful and playful by nature, she loves soft toys.

Divine, 7 years old, Congo Brazzaville

Heart disease
Arrived on 02.10

Divine underwent emergency surgery upon her arrival in Switzerland, then had another operation a few days later. She left the hospital in a weakened state. She is currently recovering at La Maison, supported by our caring staff.