Mahak Explained

The Mahak Society to Support Children with Cancer is a non-governmental organisation in Tehran dedicated to helping Iranian children with cancer. It runs an 18000 sq m hospital in the north of Tehran.[1] [2]

Foundation of MAHAK

The organisation was founded in 1991 by Saideh Ghods.

MAHAK hospital and rehabilitation centre

See main article: Mahak Hospital and Rehabilitation Complex.

In 2003, MAHAK’s Hospital and Rehabilitation center in Darabad was completed. The center is situated in Tehran’s North Eastern hills and comprises an 18000 square meters building equipped to accommodate up to 120 children, each accompanied by a member of their family.

Operation

The wards were equipped and began operation in August 2003.MAHAK pays all related expenses including X-rays, test, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, food, clothing and all accommodation during their treatment.

Awards

Saideh Ghods received the 2008 IDB prize from the Islamic Development Bank for her work with Mahak[3]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.mahak-charity.org Mahak Charity
  2. http://www.inctr.org/publications/2004_v04_n04_s06.shtml INCTR: Newsletter
  3. Web site: Error.