Destination Dream
Imagine a world where all your dreams come true and where your imagination has no limits. On January 27 2009, the ‘Dreeminsel’ was inaugurated at the Kriibskrank Kanner foundation in Strassen, Luxembourg. This project, financed by the ArcelorMittal Foundation, has been designed especially for children suffering from cancer and has proved to be a real success among the kids.
The Kriibskrank Kanner foundation, which is currently caring for 88 kids affected by different sorts of cancer, aims to give children the chance to forget about their disease for a moment. The children are invited to use all of their senses in a fantastic environment.
The ‘Dreeminsel’ space is equipped with a heated water mattress, sparkling lights, big, comfortable pillows, massage balls and many other highlights, to make the kids feel as comfortable and as cosy as possible. Its special design is based on a therapeutic concept called ‘snoezel’ (from the Dutch words for sniffing and dozing).
Inside this magical world, I met Jérôme, a little visitor to the foundation. Listening to his favorite fairy tale, he was mesmerised by the colourful bubble columns. The happiness in his face made me feel proud of ArcelorMittal for supporting such a wonderful project, which shows us again how important it is to take responsibility for transforming tomorrow.
Author: Julie Buchler, Corporate Internal Communications
3 comments
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January 29th, 2009 by Mariana
I also feel praud of our company. In crisis time we must keep focus on people, they are the key for transforming tomorrow.
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January 29th, 2009 by gerardo jimenez cano
El Club SHRINER en Américas trabaja con niños quemados y cáncer. Es una buena conexión para aunar esfuerzos. En estos momentos estamos tratando de enviar un niño de Roldanillo, sin recursos, con su señora madre a Boston y el esfuerzo nos puede costar US$6.000.00 en solo pasajes y estadía, pues los gastos de hospitalizacion y cirugías corren por cuenta de SHRINERS HOSPITALS. Solicitamos ayuda de todaslas fundaciones y personas quenos quieran ayudar. Si ello es posible esperosu respuesta y a vuelta de correo le haré saber el número de cuenta donde nos pueden consignar a nombre de CLUB SHRINER DE COLOMBIA, seccional CALI. Gracias por su atención.
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February 4th, 2009 by Mary Carey
Hi Gerardo, thank you for your interest
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Our Project’s Selection Criteria
All projects developed or supported by the ArcelorMittal Foundation shall comply with the following criteria:
1. Focus on communities around or close to one of our units;
2. Be related to one of our areas of activity;
3. Target a significant number of direct beneficiaries;
4. Allow for direct and active monitoring by the Foundation collaboration team or our correspondents;
5. Measure results using Key Performance Indicators.Key Performance Indicators
To maximise the efficiency of our activities, we have defined a procedural model to select new projects and assess ongoing ones. This model is based on two Key Performance Indicators:
The first indicator represents the number of beneficiaries and allows us to give priority to actions with the broadest effect on communities.
The second one is a project score, each project being defined according to its compliance with the following:
1. Carried out after a formal agreement to ensure project quality, monitoring and compliance
2. Open to volunteers, encouraging ArcelorMittal employees and other stakeholders to engage in project activities
3. Clearly defined Communication Plan, with objective information about what is being done
4. Regular reporting to keep the Foundation updated about activities implemented and project status
5. Potential to reach break-even and Sustainability, aiming at financial independence to ensure continuous project developmentAll requests must be submitted using the following email: foundation@arcelormittal.com
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