Fondation Anouk
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Mission Statement
We use art in the form of therapeutic murals to improve healing and well-being in social and medical institutions.
About This Cause
Our team of artists paint therapeutic murals based on the principles of both art therapy and evidence-based design in hospitals, special needs institutions, orphanages, psychiatric centres and nursing homes. This improves the well-being of the patients, residents, their families and staff. We always work in close collaboration with the staff of the chosen institution to create a project that is fully adapted to their needs. The result is a tailored-made project achieved in a quick, efficient and cost-effective manner. To date we have accomplished over 200 projects across 17 countries and benefited 4.5 million patients. Our projects align with and supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals: good health and well-being & partnership for the goals. We are an operating non-profit organisation founded in 2008, with an annual budget of CHF 500K. All our projects are made possible thanks to the generosity of donors and through a close collaboration with 100 local partners. Over 650 scientific publications and years of experience have shown that the environment has a huge impact on patients’ recovery and well-being. Through our paintings we help to: 1) Reduce anxiety (reported by 89% of patients, families and staff): a soothing atmosphere brings comfort to patients and their families (patients are less agitated, children cry less). 2) Encourage interaction (reported by 96% of staff) and improve communication (reported by 91% of families): caregivers use the murals as a storytelling tool to engage with the patients, communicate, stimulate, orient, and explain any planned activities (children are distracted during treatments, older patients are stimulated). 3) Brighten and improve working conditions (reported by 100% of staff): a welcoming environment has a positive influence on the treatment of patients and well-being of the staff (their motivation is increased, there is less running and shouting).