What kind of services does the Zanjireh Omid?
Providing advanced medical care and highly specialized surgical treatments in the fields of cardiology, orthopedics, reconstructive surgery, and neurosurgery (excluding brain tumors) for children under the age of 18, continuing until the child reaches a stable and sustainable state of health, a process that may take several years.
Which children are eligible for specialized medical care?
All children under the age of 18, regardless of their religion, race, or nationality, who do not have access to highly specialized medical treatments in the four fields of cardiology, orthopedics, reconstructive surgery, and neurosurgery.
How is the quality of Zanjireh Omid’s medical services?
All services are delivered with the highest quality, in accordance with international medical standards, while keeping costs to a minimum, as all expenses are funded by the organization and its donors.
In which city are these treatments provided?
Given that the volunteer subspecialist physicians affiliated with Zanjireh Omid are primarily based in Tehran, advanced medical treatments and highly specialized surgeries for eligible children—accepted from all 31 provinces across the country—are carried out in Tehran.
How can one access Zanjireh Omid’s medical services?
By contacting the social work unit of Zanjireh Omid Charity at +98 21 22747681 (extension 1) and registering a case file, provided the child meets the eligibility criteria (having a medical condition in the specified fields and being under 18 years old).
Do international physicians collaborate with Zanjireh Omid?
Yes. More than 150 volunteer medical teams from the international medical network in France have traveled to Iran for medical missions and, in collaboration with Iranian volunteer subspecialist physicians affiliated with Zanjireh Omid, have so far performed over 3,000 highly specialized surgeries free of charge for children in need.
How does Zanjireh Omid support its volunteer Iranian physicians?
By sending them to mid-term (Observer) and long-term (Clinical) training programs abroad, in countries such as France and Italy.
Does Zanjireh Omid focus solely on medical treatment?
No. In addition to medical treatment, the charity is also engaged in educational activities aimed at advancing pediatric subspecialty medicine and expanding the country’s medical infrastructure.
How can international supporters contribute financially?
International residents may support Zanjireh Omid International Charity by using the link below: