Open the world for a child with a disability
Providing assistance through local partners
The Liliane Foundation’s key objective is to ensure that children with disabilities in developing countries take a full and active part in everyday life, joining in family and community activities. In order to achieve this, our local partners play a crucial role.
We welcome our partners to this platform. We invite them to use it as a source of information and as an opportunity to share knowledge and exchange ideas. Together, we open the world.
WORLDWIDE RESULTS 2010
Number of children that received assistance: 87,771
Number of active mediators: 2,313
Number of capacity enhancement projects: 441
Average number of children per mediator: 38
Spent on direct child assistance: € 10,976,255
brave Sandesh (18)
Sandesh (18) is an Indian boy who has a hearing impairment. With the help of the Liliane Foundation he has been able to go to a specialised school for the past several years. And recently, he has become an official hero.
The Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, has presented Sandesh with the National Bravery Award 2011. Sandesh received this prestigious award for saving the life of Rashmi, a ten year old girl.
Jane Derecho obtains Bachelor’s degree
Jane Derecho (21) from the Philippines obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, majoring in Teaching Children with Mental Retardation. Upon graduating, Jane expressed special thanks to the Liliane Foundation employees who have helped her over the years.
Jane was born without a left lower limb. Her left hand also has a minor defect. In 1999 - the moment she met a mediator of the Liliane Foundation - a new life full of possibilities began for Jane.
‘Olympic Games’ in Nicaragua

Over 900 children with a mental disability competed in the Olimpipitos in Nicaragua.
More about Olimpipitos



