A year dedicated to children

written on the 18.12.2024

By the end of the year 2024, we will have welcomed and helped around 170 children, suffering from complex pathologies and coming from approximately twenty countries where medical resources are insufficient. Thanks to the professional commitment of the team at La Maison, the collaboration of our institutional and medical partners (HUG, CHUV, Hôpital Riviera-Chablais, Clinique Hirslan den) et au soutien de nombreux bénévoles et prestataires du domaine de la santé, ces enfants ont bénéficié d’un accompagnement complet tout au long de leur parcours de guérison.

Every treatment we provide, every smile we see and every sense of serenity we feel, reminds us of the fundamental impact of our mission, which began in 1963, and which aims at giving children their future back.

A year of hope and healing

It always moves us to see the children who stayed at La Maison go back home. They leave healed and relieved, happy to return to their families, friends and daily lives. The older children were able to return to school or their training, which had been interrupted by their illness. The younger children rediscovered the joy of running, playing and simply being children, just like their peers. For these children, the trip to Switzerland was their last chance to receive life-saving treatment, which would have been impossible in their home countries.

The strength of shared trust

Every child welcomed at La Maison brings joy to our team. But behind every smile is a story of courage: the families’ courage. The parents who entrust us with their child show incredible strength. They endure the pain of separation to give their son or daughter a chance of recovery. Every day we recognise the importance of their trust and do everything we can to live up to their hopes. Together, thanks to your support, we continue to move forward, driven by a mission that transcends borders: to care for, support and give back a future to the children who need it the most.

The strength of our volunteers

We would like to pay tribute to and thank our volunteers, who offer their time, energy and kindness to everything we do. Whether it’s helping with the children’s daily lives, organising events or performing a wide range of activities, your commitment is the cornerstone of our mission. We hope to able to continue to count on you in 2025 for this beautiful adventure.

Partners who entrust children to La Maison

A variety of life stories

Mohamed, 3, Guinea

Heart disease
03.01 – 07.03

Mohamed was the first child we welcomed in 2024. He arrived on the 3^rd of January and was reunited with his parents after a 2-month stay at La Maison.

Jolie, 6, Benin

Caustic oesophageal stenosis
Arrived on 20.02

Jolie arrived in Switzerland in February to undergo life-saving surgery after accidentally drinking caustic soda. Currently recovering at La Maison, she is fighting courageously to get back to eating normally. She loves doing DIY projects.

Ismaïla, 11, Burkina Faso

Noma and autoimmune disease
28.02 – 28.09

After 7 months at La Maison, Ismaïla returned home with medical treatment for his chronic illness, discovered in Switzerland and causing him severe pain. He will return in 2026 to undergo a jaw surgery. During his stay, he particularly enjoyed the fun outings, including the Labyrinthe Aventure.

Ivo, 9, Cameroon

Heart disease
16.05 – 22.08

Ivo, a cheerful little boy, was reunited with his family in August after a summer spent recovering at La Maison.

Tsiaro, 9, Madagascar

Heart disease
22.05 – 04.07

After around 2 months of treatment, Tsiaro was able to return to her family fully cured. She loves sushi, which she tried in Switzerland for the first time during a workshop organised by the École des Roches.