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Nader Etmenan Foundation donates 25,000 Euros

A joyous visit to the far north: DCKH Managing Director Alexander Gross and DCKH Director for Foundation Outreach Nicole Reinbold were overjoyed to accept a check for 25,000 euros at the Nader Etmenan Foundation’s headquarters in Hamburg. Founder David Etmenan and foundation manager Fina Schreiber are delighted that this donation will once again let 100 cleft children undergo corrective surgery for their condition.

The young and very active Nader Etmenan Foundation has been a supporter of the work of Deutsche Cleft Kinderhilfe since 2018. Founder David Etmenan is particularly concerned about helping children in Afghanistan. He also emphasizes the importance of cooperation, since with combined strength you can achieve so much more for the children and their families. Alexander Gross is grateful for the donation and confirms both organizations’ goal to continue and expand their joint aid efforts. The donation received will be used to treat cleft children in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Indonesia in 2020.

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DCKH director of foundation outreach Nicole Reinbold, DCKH managing director Alexander Gross, founder David Etmenan and foundation manager Fina Schreiber (left to right)
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Five good reasons to donate for cleft children
Tangible
We dedicate ourselves to a single cause: Treating children with cleft lip and palate. In our project countries, we offer direct medical help for the needy patients and their families. Measurable in the number of surgeries offered.
Comprehensive
Whereever the situation in our project countries allows, we fund additional necessary followup therapies beyond the surgeries, such as speech therapy or orthodontics.
Transparent
Every treatment is documented by our doctors in the project countries in our patient database and verified by us. This way we know that the donations entrusted to us are used properly.
Sustainable
Our goal always is to build sustainable, independently functioning structures in our project countries. To achieve this, we build up long-term partnerships and keep in close touch with our local partners.
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