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Fundacja Heart Therapy Movement is a Polish foundation established to support children in their earliest days and weeks, particularly newborns abandoned by or separated from their biological parents. Its main initiative, the Heart Therapy program, promotes caring, close human contact for children who may receive too little affection and comfort. The program is intended for newborns, children receiving medical care whose families live far from hospital, and children in pre-adoption centres and children’s homes. It encourages hospitals, care institutions and volunteers to work together, offering time, gentle touch, soothing voices and companionship to help support children’s wellbeing and development.

The foundation was inspired by Anna Zoll’s three-minute film Heart Therapy, which received second place at the 2018 Nespresso Talents film festival in Cannes and was shown at festivals in several countries. The organisation also promotes culture and art, protects cultural heritage, supports families and people facing difficult circumstances, advocates equal rights and children’s rights, and encourages volunteering.