BIĆE BOLJE — It’ll Be Better

Reception and medical care for children from the Balkans

Since 2000, we have been offering practical support and a sense of companionship to young patients and their families throughout their treatment in Turin.

30 Children Taken in

Young patients aged between 3 and 18 who have been successfully supported through their treatment.

Administrative Procedures and Red Tape

Handling of visas, residence permits, ASL paperwork, embassy matters and healthcare agreements.

Free Accommodation

Finding a cosy home thanks to our partnership with organisations such as Casa Giglio.

Language Mediation

Language and cultural support to help you find your way around the hospital and in everyday life.

Educational and Financial Support

Financial assistance with living expenses and support to ensure continuity of schooling during the stay.

Human Reference

A constant presence to ensure the family doesn’t feel alone whilst away from home.

Continuity at a Distance

Regular contact with families and doctors, even after they have returned to their home countries.

Where They Came From: The Stories Behind the Map

Behind every point on the map lies a story. A family that had to leave, a child who battled illness far from home, and a journey shared with the CAP.

  • Specialist medical support in partnership with the Regina Margherita Hospital
  • A comprehensive welcome for the whole family
  • A project supported over the years by the Province of Turin and CSV Idea Solidale

How the BIĆE BOLJE project works

Since 2000, in response to the serious shortcomings in healthcare facilities across the Balkans (in Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Kosovo and Montenegro), which were unable to provide transplants or highly specialised treatment for children suffering from complex conditions such as leukaemia.

We provide free and safe accommodation throughout the entire hospital stay thanks to our partnership with local organisations, including Casa Giglio, Casa UGI e CasaOz. We also offer financial and logistical support, assistance with administrative procedures (visas and permits) and language support.

The connection does not end when patients return to their home country. We maintain regular contact with families and local doctors to monitor their health and organise travel arrangements for subsequent regular check-ups in Turin.

This is a significant financial commitment, supported by private donations and the association’s own initiatives. Over the years, it has also received partial funding from the Province of Turin (2004, 2009) and the Idea Solidale Volunteer Services Centre (2005, 2008).

Would you like to support the young patients at Biće Bolje?

Help us to provide care, accommodation and support to those facing illness far from home.

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