The family house has been named Casa Nadina. Casa means house, Nadina means hope. The name also embraces the objective of the Obed Foundation to provide a hopeful future for children in a safe home.
Start fundraising for the purchase and remodeling of the Family house
After a long period of preparation, the time has finally come. We would like to proceed with the purchase of the house. This is necessary to ensure that the investments we make in the property are maintained and that the family home can always be a family home. The current situation, in which the property is rented, cannot do this…
The board visits the family home!
After a long period of preparation, the time has finally come. We would like to proceed with the purchase of the house. This is necessary to ensure that the investments we make in the property are maintained and that the family home can always be a family home. The current situation, in which the property is rented, cannot do this…
New board for The Obed Foundation!
As of October 1, the board of the Obed Foundation has 2 new board members. Dick Verlaan (l) as chairman and Petra Kleijn (m) as secretary. Together with Daan Klomp (r), the permanent treasurer, they will shape the new phase for the Foundation. The board is taking on the challenge of raising sufficient funds in 2019 so that it can…
A new roof
The renovation of the roof has been completed. View the photos here. We would like to thank everyone who contributed again.
youth Travel
Once again this year we received a group of young people from the surroundings of Heerde and Zwolle. Major renovations were scheduled for this year, which is why a number of people with knowledge of building and renovation went along. The roof was completely replaced by a Romanian construction company. The group then insulated the entire top floor and provided it with a finish…
The first surgery on Ana's foot is completed
On July 12, Ana was operated on her right foot! An exciting operation for Ana, but she did a great job! After 5 days in hospital, Ana is back home and can start rehabilitating!
With both feet on the ground! (update)
In May we posted about the surgeries Ana needs on both her feet. It is amazing how the full amount needed for the operations has been provided in such a short time! The first operation is now scheduled for July 12, 2018! We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has contributed!
Will you please help us to make these operations possible?
Click here for more information In order for Ana to use the entire soles of her feet while walking, 4 surgeries are needed, two on both feet/lower legs and intensive physiotherapy. These are the expected costs of the operations and rehabilitation: Operation 1 and 2 on both legs: € 2,600 Operation 3 right foot: € 3,225 Operation 4 left foot: € ...
Help Ana get both feet on the ground
These are the feet of Ana, one of the girls who has been living in the family house since November 2017. Ana was born with a deformity in both her feet, which means she walks on her toes all the time. This causes problems in her posture, resulting in back problems. Surgery and therapy are necessary to resolve these problems. The expected costs…