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Ada Manes Foundation for Children is an Italian nonprofit organization working to make safe, timely pediatric surgery accessible to children with congenital conditions, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Its mission is to help every child enjoy a healthier, more secure childhood, regardless of where they are born.

Through international cooperation projects, the foundation supports children who need surgical care while strengthening the skills of local healthcare professionals. Its teams provide hands-on training in operating rooms and interactive lessons, focusing on techniques for treating pediatric surgical conditions. The organization also supports scholarships and research projects in Italy and abroad to further the education of general surgeons.

The foundation helps address practical barriers to safe surgery by promoting access to appropriate medical equipment and donated surgical sutures through its “Threads for Life” initiative. It invites individuals to contribute through donations, Italy’s five-per-thousand tax designation, legacies, volunteering, and collaboration with its mission teams.