Who are we?

PADEM (Aid and Development Programs for the Children of the World) is a non-governmental development organization (NGDO) based in Luxembourg and France. PADEM is approved by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (Luxembourg) and recognized as being of General Interest by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (France).

PADEM in figures

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Beneficiaries helped every year

Around 3,2 millions of annual budget

More than 85% of the funds collected benefit directly to the project activities

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An average of 40 simultaneous projects

year of creation of the PADEM NGDO

More than 12 countries and 30 local partners

Our Misison

Since 2002, PADEM (Aid and Development Programs for the Children of the World) has been helping vulnerable children and their families in developing countries. PADEM works to ensure that all children benefit from the same rights and opportunities.

PADEM operates on four continents (Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa) in partnership with local civil society actors. All activities carried out aim at the sustainable achievement of the fundamental rights of beneficiaries, while respecting their cultures.

Promoting local partnerships

All of PADEM’s activities are based on partnerships with local actors on the field, close to the concerned populations. Strengthening skills and sharing each person’s knowledge allows for the constant improvement of activities. Thanks to this operation, PADEM maintains long-term relationships with its partners and concludes new partnerships each year. In addition, the presence of local partners on the field allows the ownership of projects by the communities and respect for their cultures.

Professionalism

Since its creation, PADEM has continuously developed its professionalism. To promote financial transparency, since 2007 PADEM’s accounts have been audited annually on a full-audit basis. Today, the team consists of 4 employees at head office, who coordinate the smooth running of projects, and a large network of consultants who are experts in their respective disciplines. This organisation means that more than 85% of the funds raised benefit directly to the projects. As a result, PADEM maintains long-term relationships of trust with its funders and its donors.

Flexibility

PADEM opts for a holistic approach to all its projects. By working in several fields of intervention, PADEM ensures that the well-being of children and their families is taken into account as a whole.  Helping children also involves their parents, which is why PADEM develops activities aimed at these adults. With a young team, this method of intervention allows PADEM to be an NGO with great flexibility of actions in order to respond adequately and sustainably to the needs of beneficiaries.

Our values

Our team

The team consists of 4 salaried employees at head office, who coordinate the smooth running of projects, and a large network of consultants who are experts in their respective disciplines. PADEM is supported by a pool of about fifteen volunteers who provide invaluable help on a daily basis in all areas.

PADEMs projects around the world:

Our countries of intervention

Our resources

PADEM, in collaboration with its local partners, writes and proposes projects to different donors:

  • Ministries: Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity
  • Foundations: Luxembourg Foundation, NIF Foundation, Abbé Pierre Foundation, Air France Foundation, Elle Foundation, France Libertés Danielle Mitterrand Foundation
  • Territorial communities : City of Luxembourg, City of Metz, Municipality of Dudelange and Diddeleng hëlleft, Municipality of Differdange, Municipality of Pétange, Municipality of Esch-sur-Alzette, Municipality of Beckerich and its Mayor Mr. Gira, Municipality of Diekirch, Municipality of Mondercrange and Monnerech hëlleft, Grand-Est Region, Department of Moselle, Eurometropolis of Strasbourg
  • Institutions: European Investment Bank, Rhine-Meuse Water Agency, Adour-Garonne Water Agency, Saint Omer Water Fund, Lyon Water Fund, Disability and Society Fund
  • Companies: KPMG, Transdev
  • Individual donors
  • Fundraising and sponsored events (solidarity race)

PADEMs Board of Directors is made up of:

  • Managing Director and Founder : Magali Getrey
  • Administrator : Christophe Héland
  • Administrator : Danijela Marjanovic
  • Administrator : Anne Bellini
  • Administrator : Dominique Noirjean
  • Camille Gira was Honorary Member of PADEM. He died in 2018 and he will remain a decisive personality in the history of our NGO

Our board of directors