MISSIONS : PARTAGER POUR DÉVELOPPER LA SANTÉ
OUR MISSIONS
Our missions are primarily aimed at recovering unused medical equipment and putting it to good use. recycling for solidarity and ecology on an international scale.
Once collected, sorted and reconditioned in our approved centers, the equipment is sent to rigorously selected partner care centers.
Final distribution is handled by local healthcare professionals and volunteers trained by our teams, guaranteeing optimal use of the equipment redistributed.
LARGE-SCALE COLLECTION
The Paradisanté association collects unused medical equipment throughout France and Europe.
We now operate in private homes, healthcare establishments, medical companies, manufacturers and wholesalers.
Our expertise has been particularly developed in the recovery of high value-added equipment such as joint implants, orthopedic surgery equipment, ultrasound scanners and plethysmography booths.
Traditional equipment remains essential to our actions: walkers, crutches, medical beds, wheelchairs, underpads, bandages, dressings, as well as electrical equipment such as defibrillators.
In 2023, we collected 27.38 tonnes of equipment with a second-hand value of €537,976.This demonstrates the growing scale of our recovery business.
For residents of the Alpes-Maritimes region, we offer a home collection serviceThis makes it easier to donate unused medical equipment.
SORT, PACK AND SHIP
The material collected passes through our sorting and reconditioning centers, where it undergoes a thorough rigorous quality control.
We then prepare shipments by sea and land, with over 100 pallets of medical devices and almost 100 medical beds redistributed in 2023.
Allocation is based on priority needs identified in our 24 intervention zones around the world.
Our international network has expanded considerably, with partners in 24 countriesThese include Cameroon, Ukraine, Senegal, Mali, Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Armenia, Greece, Turkey, Syria and Morocco.
On site, healthcare personnel and volunteers trained by our staff take care of reception, storage and final redistribution according to the most urgent needs.
GIVING WITH IMPACT
It's our top priority and our raison d'être.
In 2023, we will have achieved 23 humanitarian actions in 11 different countriesredistributing 27.30 tonnes of medical equipment worth €851,666.
Our association provides access to quality healthcare for thousands of beneficiaries who would not otherwise have access to these facilities.
Each donation is rigorous monitoring and a complete traceabilityfrom collection to final use by beneficiaries.
This approach has earned us recognition fromgeneral interest association and the confidence of our sponsors, notably INTERMED EXPORTATION, ÉVOLUTIS, ISO and DEXXON GROUPE.
CARE, TRAINING AND SUPPORT
We develop lasting partnerships with local care structures to ensure optimal use of redistributed materials.
Our missions in the field, such as the one carried out in Cameroon in September 2023, enable us to establish cooperation agreements with local authorities and train medical teams in the use of specialized equipment.
This support approach aims to reinforcing autonomy partner centers and create a network of local relays capable of multiplying our impact. We work closely with local associations such as RAJEC in Cameroon and AFUCA in Ukraine.
DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
Our geographical coverage now extends to four continentswith a consolidated presence in Africa and Europe, and occasional initiatives in Asia.
We have opened our first public reception office in Nice to make things easier for donors and volunteers.
The association also develops preventive health programs in collaboration with local public authorities and implements specialized training for partner healthcare professionals.
Our website is increasingly popular, reflecting our growing reputation.
Our vision for the future is based on expanding our international network, developing new partnerships with companies in the medical sector, and setting up distance learning programs for our international partners.
Join us and become part of this chain of solidarity, bringing medical equipment back to life and giving hope to populations in precarious health situations.
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Humanitarian association under law 1901 100 % Niçoise working for the development and promotion of health in France and abroad.
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