Anouk Foundation

Clinical environment in any type of healthcare centre can provoke fear and disarray among children or adults who need to spend time away from home. Our vision is a world in which illness, accidents and aging become a less traumatic and fearful experience thanks to the institutions reassuring and welcoming atmosphere. Indeed, research and experience in medical institutions have shown that a patient-friendly and stimulating environment has a positive impact on patients morale and health. Our team of artists paint therapeutic murals based on the principles of art therapy. Since 2008, we have accomplished 240 projects with local partners all over Europe and reached 6.5 million beneficiaries. Our projects: - Promote well-being: a welcoming and joyful atmosphere has a positive emotional influence on patients and residents; - Encourage interactions and facilitate treatments: soothed and calmed patients communicate more easily with nurses and family; - Improve working conditions: staf...