Mission
Decorating care areas to contribute
to the well-being of all
Founded in 2000 in Geneva, Paint a Smile is a non-profit NGO recognized of public utility. Through its know-how, Paint a Smile brings comfort to hospitalized patients, residents in retirement homes or specialized institutions.
Paint a Smile is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations member states in the 2030 Agenda and contributes to the achievement of goals 3, 4, 11 and 17.
Values
Paint a Smile has no frontiers when in comes to race, color or religion.
Our artists’ passion for their work is so deeply connected to people. Art promotes emotional well-being, comfort and openness to others.
Excellence is our motto, we strive to always offer the best, continually seeking to improve. Our work is recognized as a reference by the medical profession.
Listening is the core of Paint a Smile’s work, to adapt to the specific needs due to illnesses or disabilities.
215
projects completed
1.7M
people assisted
18
beneficiary countries
16.600
m2 decorated
23
years of activity
Partner
Since 2008, Caran d’Ache has supported Paint a Smile, bringing emotion and color to the places where they are the most needed! This partnership – which is above all a human adventure between Caran d’Ache’s and Paint a Smile’s teams – highlights a shared passion for creativity and invites to dream and escape.
Organisation
Me Nicolas Killen
president
Laura Cotton
vice president
Me Maya Page
secretary
Anne-Elvire de Montjou
treasurer
Dr Alexandre El Hage
member
Satya Oblette
member
Claire Bulliard
director
Annual reports
Paint a Smile Foundation applies a transparency policy in the use of its donations. Of public utility, its accounts are audited by the Geneva based fiduciary ECHO SA.