| Tartu University Hospital Children's Foundation | |
| Founded: | 2001 |
| Type: | Charity |
| Headquarters: | Ludvig Puusepa 1, 50406 Tartu, Estonia |
| Region Served: | Estonia |
| Language: | Estonian |
| Leader Title: | Chairman |
| Leader Name: | Jaan Kelder |
| Key People: | Küllike Saar |
| Parent Organisation: | --> |
Tartu University Hospital Children's Foundation (Estonian: '''Tartu Ülikooli Kliinikumi Lastefond''') is one of the largest and oldest charitable foundations in Estonia that provides support for the programs and initiatives of children's hospitals. Since 2001, Children's Foundation has raised more than one million euros for children.
The Foundation provides funding for medical equipment for the Children's Clinic and for other children's departments of Tartu University Hospital Clinics. It also supports treatment for children with rare diseases across Estonia, international lecturers’ visits to Estonia and international training courses for doctors and nurses.
The foundation helps supporters and volunteers to reach people in need.
In order to achieve its goals, Children's Foundation work is focused in three main areas of activity:
The Foundation operates with a commitment to the principles stated in the "Code of Ethics of Estonian non-profit organizations".[1]
The main goals of the Children's Foundation are:
The Foundation's mission is to raise concern, attention and care for those weakest and most vulnerable children among our fellow citizens.
The Children's Foundation was started in 2001 by 26 individuals: Priit Alamäe, Teet Jagomägi, Aino Järvesoo, Arno Justus, Mart Einasto, Jaan Kallas, Antti Kask, Malle Keis, Jaan Kelder, Jüri Kirss, Juhan Kolk, Aare Märtson, Robert Närska, Aune Past, Jaanus Pikani, Andres Piirsoo, Parvel Pruunsild, Uudo Reino, Piret Roos, Urmas Siigur, Olari Taal, Tiina Talvik, Raul Talvik, Jaano Uibo, Karin Varik, Merli Siff.