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Diary
2010
They run for Children Action
7 Summits Action
Michaël Schneider and Cyril Tiné have the very challenging project to climb the seven summits, the highest peaks of the 7 continents.
The flag of Children Action will be planted at the top of each summit. More information on www.7summitsaction.com
April 30 2010, at the top of Elbruz!
Races under Children Action's colors
 
April 2010 in Snetterton
2009
An evening to celebrate Children Action's 15th anniversary
On November 23, 2009, Children Action celebrates its 15th year. Thanks to:
- Arthur, Mira Awad, Dany Boon, Michel Boujenah, Eric Clapton, Catherine Deneuve, Gad Elmaleh, Nikos , Noa, Elie Semoun, who presented an unforgettable evening of laughter, music and emotion;
- the patrons, sponsors, supporters and donators whose generosity guaranteed the event was a huge success;
- the generosity of the guests with their attendance, their donation, their purchase of a prize
- the volunteers who unselfishly gave us their time and know-how…
  
... we were able to mark this momentous anniversary by raising a total of CHF 4.8 millions (3.2 millions €), the entirety of which has been pledged to our various projects.
2008
The fight against teenage suicide : new awareness campaign
  
Tired of life A tasteless life Let's get it over with
SGS benchmarking : Romania project
In September 2008, the project in Romania has been audited by SGS (the world’s leading testing and verification company www.sgs.com ). Quality of the services offered to the mothers and babies, efficiency and ethics of the project, strategic framework, integrity of the staff, financial transparency, have been assessed. The project obtained a score of 98,1%, one of SGS’ strongest program results to date (see report here).
2007
An evening of music and laughter
On April 30, 2007, Arthur, Dany Boon, Michel Boujenah, Patrick Bruel, Lara Fabian, Elie Semoun, offered a wonderful evening graced by the presence of Catherine Deneuve and hosted by Nikos.
Thanks to the unfailing involvement of our comedians and singers who gave us many memorable moments of laughter, songs and emotion; to the support of our sponsors; the generosity of the donors; the enthusiasm of both the committee and guests; the solidarity of everyone allowed us to raise a net amount of more than CHF 7.9 millions (4.7 millions €) .
From Switzerland to Vietnam, Argentina to Romania, Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, via France and Uruguay, the money collected will allow us to help thousands of needy children.
2006
Le Chat bleu, l'Alouette et le Canard Timide d’Amanda Sthers
« Dans mon jardin secret, il y a un chat bleu, un canard timide et une alouette gourmande. Si tu pousses un peu les grilles, tu les verras... Le canard timide se demande sans cesse pourquoi le chat est bleu. Mais il n'a encore jamais osé lui poser la question... » Refreshing text and loving illustrations make for a lovely story of friendship and tolerance!
Copyright in this marvelous children's book has been assigned to Children Action. CHF 23.-- (Euros 11.--) at your bookshop
SGS benchmarking
Once again, in May 2006, Children Action asked the SGS (www.SGS.com) to perform the same audit as in June 2004. The purpose of the NGO Benchmarking is to provide NGOs such as Children Action with an independent assessment based on a comprehensive set of criteria, namely:
Operational Components:
Board of Trustees, Strategic Framework; Integrity of Management; Communication and Public Image; Human Resources; Fundraising - Resources Allocation and Financial Controls; Outcomes; Operations & Continuous Improvement
Contributors' expectations:
Transparency, Efficiency, Effectiveness
Management Components:
System, Projects
Continuous Improvement:
Plan, Do, Check, Act.
Children Action obtained a score of 96, 4 % which is one of the best ever results.
2005
An evening of music and laughter
A wonderful evening graced by the presence of Catherine Deneuve and hosted by Arthur. Dany Boon, Michel Boujenah, Gad Elmaleh, Elie Semoun, Dany Brilliant, Corneille, Noa and Johnny Hallyday, as guest star, offered magical moments, laughter and emotions which will remain in our hearts forever. The evening made CHF 3.3 million which will help thousands of destitute children
Cow Parade
From June to September 2005, Geneva hosted the Cow Parade (www.genevache.com). About 80 cows participated in this exhibition in the streets of the city. At the conclusion of the event, 20 cows were auctioned with the total proceeds benefiting charities, among which Children Action. Thanks to the efficiency of the organisers, the creativity of the artists, the generosity of the sponsors as well as the buyers, the sum of CHF 158'0000.- was allocated to Children Action.
2004
SGS Benchmarking
In June 2004, Children Action asked the SGS (www.SGS.com) to perform an audit which measured their criteria such as the strategic framework of the foundation, ethics, integrity management, financial transparency, efficiency and the effectiveness of its projects. Children Action obtained a score of 88, 3 %.
 S'empêcher d'en faire trop
Professor Maurice Mimoun, who participates in the Vietnam missions organised by the Foundation, wrote "S'empêcher d'en faire trop", a book which takes the reader to the heart of one of Children Action's missions. With Prof. Maurice Mimoun's testimony, the reader will experience not only the pain but also the hope of children left helpless by the drama that hits them as well as discovering the operating conditions, inconceivable in Europe and the terrible choices faced by the surgeons due to the lack of time and money.
2003
An Evening of Laughter
To raise funds, Children Action organised an evening in celebration of laughter on May 19th, 2003. This exceptional event brought together a galaxy of stars such as Dany Boon, Michel Boujenah, Gad Elmaleh, Marie-Thérèse Porchet, Elie Semoun, Sylvie Joly, Roland Magdane and the members of the hit French television program Star Academy. The evening was hosted by Arthur and graced by the presence of Catherine Deneuve.
Thanks to everyone's generosity more than CHF 1'600'000 (1'100,000 €) was raised
2002
Fepalcon returns to action
From September to December, the residents of Geneva have been witness to an unusual vision: a tram painted to resemble a giant package of Children Action's famous "miracle drug" Fepalcon 500. The tram also displays the e-mail address for this "miracle drug" as well as the phone number for the suicide prevention hotline at Geneva's University Hospitals, created in 1996 by Children Action.
 
2001
A Journey to the Land of Father Christmas
On 18-19 December 2001, Children Action gave 28 children (age 4-10) in poor physical or emotional health the opportunity to make a unique 2-day trip to Lapland, the Land of Father Christmas. Two magical days during which the children met the "real" Father Christmas, took sleigh rides, and discovered the songs and legends of Lapland. Cost: CHF 25,000 (17,000 €)
2000
Children Action Evening
15 December 2000, Geneva. An evening of entertainment hosted by Patrick Bruel, Catherine Deneuve, Noa, Carla Bruni and Peter Beard, to raise funds for teenagers with suicidal tendencies and surgical operations for children in Vietnam. Funds raised: CHF 2,200,000 (1,500,000 €)
Dream Day for myopathic children
21-23 September 2000. Around 13 myopathic children took part in a trip to Disneyland Paris. Cost: CHF 11,250 (7,800 €)
 
Play and Fun Trophy
23 May 2000. A golf competition in Paris to support children suffering from AIDS, in which Caroline Tresca, Pascal Brunner and Gerard Lenorman all participated. Funds raised: CHF 35,000 (24,000 €)
1999
Teenage suicide : awareness campaigns
Suicide should not be a taboo subject - talking about it is a first step towards fighting it. This is why we have developed communication strategies which establish the link between those in need of help and our programme.
These include :
No Suicide: This comic book pools the talent of 11 great cartoonists: Avril, Baladi, Bilal, Götting, Loustal, Muzo, Reumann, Simon, Tirabosco, Vuillemein and Wazen. They illustrate the main causes of teenage suicide: failure at school, no-one to talk to or communication breakdown, disappointment in love... The book is available in Switzerland, France and Belgium. 5,000 copies have been donated to schools in Geneva.
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Fepalcon 500: An imitation medecine packet containing "Instructions for Use", providing the Prevention Unit's telephone number, and other useful information. On the market since October 1999, this packet has been extremely successful, selling 100,000 units. The concept has since been adopted by the Province of Liège in Belgium. |
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Journey to Lapland to visit Father Christmas
20-22 December 1999. 65 children suffering from illness, or from underprivileged backgrounds, traveled to Lapland to meet Father Christmas. Cost: CHF 89,000 (62,000 €)
Bulgari/Children Action Auction
11 November 1999. Jewellery and watches were auctioned off to raise funds for the fight against teenage suicide and for surgical operations in Vietnam. Funds raised: CHF 156,000 (108,000 €)
1998
Children Action Gala
16 December 1998, Geneva. Catherine Deneuve, Julien Clerc, Michel Boujenah, Khaled and many others did their bit to ensure the continuation of support for the Children Action projects aiming to help orphaned Romanian children, and combat teenage suicide. Funds raised: CHF 1,200,000 (827,000 €)
1997
Children Action Trophy
1 December 1997, The Arena, Geneva. A tennis tournament to support the fight against suicide in young people and child abandonment in Romania. Michel Boujenah, Patrick Bruel and some of the big names of tennis played a few matches together. Funds raised: CHF 700,000 (483,000 €).
 
Romania: Changing attitudes
In 1997, Children Action launched the "Stop it" campaign, to highlight the need for action in Romania. Photographer Raymond Depardon went to Moldavia, where he visited a "rehabilitation institute for handicapped children". His encounter with these children was a heartbreaking experience. The photographs he brought back with him were almost unbearable to look at.
Supported by Catherine Deneuve, Phil Collins, Alain Prost and Yehudi Menuhin, and covered by the media, the campaign went a long way towards raising public awareness and opinion in Romania and elsewhere.
1996
An Evening with Michel Boujenah and Dany Boon
20 March 1996, Geneva Casino. The two comedians gave an exceptional performance, for the prevention of teenage suicide. Funds raised: CHF 792,000 (546,000 €)
 
1995
Regatta , Saint-Tropez
4 October 1995. Regatta financed by the clothing chain Petit Bateau, to raise funds for surgical operations in Vietnam. Funds raised: CHF 250,000 (173,000 €)
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