Our impact
We improve the experience of patients and residents, young and old, as well as the working environment for social and medical staff.
Facts & Figures
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Multiple projects
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Patients : temporary care (> 6 months)
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Residents : long-term care
This data was collected through a questionnaire designed by the Ospedale Civico (EOC) in Lugano, Ticino. This impact is continuously checked on new Anouk Foundation projects.
Participation
We foster collaborative approaches with all the stakeholders.
Our programmes foster empathy, enable everyone to engage and to have a voice. They reach across generations, benefitting people of all origins, genders and religions.
The social impact of Anouk Foundation murals is enhanced by the participation of patients and residents and broadened by the engagement of schools and companies.
Transforming the patient experience to be more inclusive and proactive is highly beneficial. Thank you for your fantastic method and approach.
- Dr Traudel Saurenmann, Directrice de la Clinique Pédiatrique du Kantonsspital Winterthur, Suisse
Art4Impact for our youth
Anouk Foundation runs the Art4Impact programme both in hospitals and in schools.
The programme invites young people to create drawings that will transform the impersonal hospital into a welcoming and child-friendly environment.
The selected drawings are painted on a large scale by the Foundation's painters on the walls of hospitals.
…it is something more than a class assignment… we can use art to make the world a better place and connect with people whom we may never know or see but can emotionally support them during their time of need.
- Jason, High School Student, USA
Art4Impact for seniors
Social participation is considered a positive determinant of health and well-being.
Older adults are at an elevated risk of adverse health effects associated with social isolation and loneliness. It is easy and efficient to use our method of therapeutic murals to encourage the participation and involvement of residents, their families and the staff through a series of workshops.
The workshop was certainly enriching. I felt valued, useful and I was able to get to know other people living in this nursing home.
- Paulette, aged 85, resident of medicalised nursing home, EMS Clair-Soleil
Art4Impact for refugees
Asylum seekers may lack literacy in the host language, and many are coping with the impacts of trauma associated with forced displacement.
To accomplish successful projects in refugee centres, we create inclusive environments. It is an opportunity to improve the atmosphere of the centre and foster communication.
Our workshops allow the residents to work alongside our artists from the very beginning of each project.
All participated: the residents young and old, the social team and the artists! All felt involved and respected! The project brought cohesion and life to the centre and what is great is that the project continues to live on long after the Anouk team has left.
- Sandra Dessinoz, Director Centre Anières et Centre Présinge, Hospice général
Scientific support
During a stay in a hospital or an institution, patients or residents are weak and stressed, separated from their families, immersed in a universe that can seem hostile. A growing body of research shows that enhancing social and medical institutions with specific types of artwork can speed up a patient’s healing process and improve overall well-being for residents and staff.
Source : Art in Healthcare
The document below provides an overview of the existing literature about the influence of the sensory environment on healing and well-being.
University of Geneva — Impact study
Researchers from the Swiss Center for Affective Sciences (CISA) at the University of Geneva conducted a long-term study of our murals' impact on patients and healthcare professionals.
It compared two outpatient psychiatric centres, one with our murals and one without.
The findings showed a significant positive impact extending beyond aesthetics. The transformed environment was perceived as more welcoming, engaging and easier to navigate, while providing greater comfort over time.
This study offers valuable scientific evidence of art's role in creating more supportive care environments.
Sustainability
The Anouk Foundation contributes to a range of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, which are a key part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Good health & well-being
Our murals have a positive influence on an individual’s state of mind, recovery, health and well-being during hospitalisation.
- 900+ scientific studies and our years of experience show that the environment positively affects recovery and well-being
- 89% of patients, families and staff say Anouk‘s murals help reduce anxiety
- 100% of staff say Anouk murals improve work conditions
Partnerships for the goals
Anouk partners with institutions to create projects that are fully adapted to their needs and that create better places for people to work and live.
Quality education
Our programmes develop empathy and empower students to take action and have a voice, while exploring themes related to inclusion and equality.
Sustainable cities & communities
Our creative designs foster a sense of community among patients, residents, their families and staff.
- 96% of staff say our mural art encourages interactions
- 91% of families say our mural art improves communication
Durable & safe materials
Our murals are created using durable, washable and non-toxic water-based paint. With a lifespan of at least twenty years, these high-quality materials reduce the need for renovation and replacement, while allowing the artworks to benefit successive generations of patients, residents and staff.
SDG 3
Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 17
Partnerships for the goals
SDG 4
Quality Education
SDG 11
Sustainable cities&communities
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Testimonials
Our awards
Since its creation, the Anouk Foundation has received numerous awards and distinctions. Here is a selection.