This is a local charity based not far from Albert in the Somme helping
families deal with autism. The current project is the creation of a
new medical unit in the Albert district designed to cater for young
adults.
TEL/FAX : 0033 (0)3 22 74 80 46
The Red Cross
This internationally renowned organisation, with its headquarters in
Geneva, comes to people’s aid in all manner of situations. Red
Cross and Red Crescent members have offices in countries all over the
world. Their mission is to help people in need. This is a huge task.
Yet, with 97 million members across the globe, it is not an impossible
task.
(Cheques in sterling can be paid to: The British Red Cross).
www.redcross.org.uk
www.icrc.org
SSF-Amis des Secouristes sans Frontières
Picardie
This charity provides vital emergency aid. They aim to be operational
and on the scene within 24 hours of a major catastrophe.
www.ssf-France.org
SightFirst II -Lions Club International (Albert)
This charity is promoted and supported by the Lions Club Foundation
all over the world. The global aim is to reduce the number of cases
of blindness in both the developed and developing world. This involves
tackling: cataracts, glaucoma, river blindness, problems linked to diabetes
etc…... Eye Hospitals are also funded and aided by the Lions Club.
www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lcif_gr_sightfirst_initiatives
PolioPlus – Rotary International (Péronne Branch)
The Rotary Club supports a programme that is determined
to eradicate polio from the face of the earth. The man who brought us
the polio vaccine (Albert SABIN) was indeed a Rotarian so it is fitting
that they should put their weight behind such a mammoth effort.
www.rotary-france.org/polio
Handi Cap Evasion
Thanks to Handicap Evasion a large number of physically handicapped
people can enjoy mountain bike rides and holidays in mountainous areas
with spectacular scenery. This is possible because the joëlette
is used with two people on board. This is a bicycle-cum-wheelchair allowing
the handicapped person to be mobile as his/her partner cycles to take
the two of them up and down hill and vale. It is an enjoyable moment,
where sharing and compassion are the order of the day.
www.hce.asso.fr
