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Swiss National Day

August 2024

A nod to the tradition of the Poya, with murals inspired by festive parades and herds adorned with bells and flowers.

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World Red Cross Day

May 2024

An opportunity to highlight our partnership with the Margency Children’s Hospital – French Red Cross.

– 6 projects completed between 2016 and 2023

– 23 artists involved

– 119 litres of Caran d’Ache paint

– 488 days of work

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The Paint a Smile Foundation wishes you all the best for 2024!

January 2024

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Robert Debré Hospital, Paris, France – Mobile emergency and resuscitation service, February 2023

When a pediatric ambulance becomes a space shuttle!
Never underestimate the impact an ambulance ride can have on a child.

Project funded by the Fondation de France / the Robert Debré Association

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CHAL, France – Neonatology department

Inaugurated in December 2022

Laura, mother of a hospitalized baby “Its lovely to follow the artists’ work and see the progress of the frescoes day by day. The decorations are so well done and bring us comfort in this ordeal. They give a soul to the ward.”

Project funded by The Alfred and Eugénie Baur Foundation / Cargill / an anonymous donor

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Centre Hospitalier de Beauvais, France – Special unit for violated and/or abused children (UAPED)

Inaugurated in March 2022

This project was carried out in partnership with La Voix De l’Enfant. Over 90 interview rooms accross France are waiting to be decorated thanks to the support of future donors.

Project funded by Aletheia Foundation

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Necker Hospital, Paris, France – Cardiology department

No more gloomy ceilings in the 18 cardiology intensive care rooms!

Project funded by SC Johnson

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Hôpital Fribourgeois HFR, Switzerland – Neonatology department

May 2021

The sounds of the machines, the stress, the smells… Only parents whose child lays in neonatal care and specialized medical staff understand the full impact of our work and the research behind it.

Project funded by Nestlé SA / Étoile Filante Foundation

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HUG – Geneva University Hospital, Switzerland – Plaster room

March 2021

There is no such thing as an intelligent accident, nor is there an age to end up in the plaster room. Catching the patient’s eye at 180° ceiling included is key for better care.

Project funded by the Rotary Club Geneva / the Alfred and Eugénie Baur Foundation / the 2018 Équipe des Couleurs