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Our commitment

Tramite un volo,
aiutiamo bambini gravemente malati
a guarire e diventare grandi

How we work

We are focused on a part of the child's journey to health: the flight that will take him to the medical care he urgently needs. For this reason we work in synergy with a network of national and international Partners.

Our work is based on projects, concrete paths designed to multiply the good, with the aim of guaranteeing every seriously ill child the right to treatment. We have also developed a fundamental tool to respond promptly to the most serious health emergencies or complete the fundraising for the child when the amount cannot be reached in time for departure: the Flight Emergency Fund.

 

active projects
flight emergency fund
networking

Who we help

Every ill child has different needs and not everyone can travel in the same way. Pathology and distance to travel are fundamental variables.

We work together with local organisations to collect all the necessary documentation in order to proceed and organise the air transfer in an optimal way, remaining an operational reference point in case of necessity and support, until the moment of arrival at the destination, both for the outward and return journey. We organize the safest and most suitable transport solution for each of our young patients.

Sick children

Airline ticket

There are pathologies that give children the opportunity to board an airline but we must ensure that there are as few stops and waits as possible.

We finance two ways tickets for

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

Critically ill children

Airline with medical assistance

In some cases, children who are departing are in critical conditions and need medical assistance even during the trip.

We finance two ways tickets for

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

Very serious and urgent cases

Air ambulance

For some, a normal flight is impossible. The only possibility is a flight with medical equipment and medical personnel to assist the child.

We finance two ways tickets for

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

Children in developing countries

Medical teams

For those who live in countries with poor medical facilities, the only salvation is the medical teams who leave with humanitarian missions to intervene directly on site.

We finance two ways tickets for

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

1 child up to 18 years in Italy and worldwide

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The unique stories of our children

Every child, every story, remains in our hearts.

We intervene in decisive moments for the lives of seriously ill children and their families and decisive is the contribution of those who, through a donation, make their only hope possible through a flight to the hospital.

Their stories become your stories: that's why we share with you as much as possible, every contact, every update.

We and them, together, thank you for your special support!

read their stories

The operating procedure

In ottemperanza ai valori di Transparency ed equità, è stato elaborato uno standard,  formalizzato, nel modo in cui viene approcciata ogni richiesta di supporto pervenuta da parte delle organizzazioni che operano nell’infanzia, nel mondo.
Il processo che ne è derivato permette inoltre la massima efficacia ed efficienza nel rapporto con tutti gli stakeholder.

Case reporting

Flying Angels Foundation receives the report of a child in need of air transport in order to be treated by national and international organisations that deal with childhood care. More rarely from hospitals or directly from families.

Documentation

The flight operation is mobilised for collection and timely control of all the medical and bureaucratic documentation necessary for the organisation of the flight and for the compilation of the eligibility form, a key document for assessing cases.

Submission to the Scientific Committee

The case, the clinical history of the child supported by all the documentation collected, is brought to the attention of the Scientific Committee for an accurate and timely evaluation based on the criteria of seriousness, urgency and non-operability on site.

Evaluation

Il Comitato, composto da 7 medici volontari con diverse specializzazioni, è reperibile in ogni momento, 24 ore su 24 e 7 giorni su 7.

In a short period of time, it provides feedback on the eligibility of the case, based on the file received and, possibly, on any additional documents requested.

Case reporting

Flying Angels Foundation receives the report of a child in need of air transport in order to be treated by national and international organisations that deal with childhood care. More rarely from hospitals or directly from families.

Documentation

The flight operation is mobilised for collection and timely control of all the medical and bureaucratic documentation necessary for the organisation of the flight and for the compilation of the eligibility form, a key document for assessing cases.

Submission to the Scientific Committee

The case, the clinical history of the child supported by all the documentation collected, is brought to the attention of the Scientific Committee for an accurate and timely evaluation based on the criteria of seriousness, urgency and non-operability on site.

Evaluation

The Committee, which includes 7 volunteer doctors with different specialisations, is available at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

In a short period of time, it provides feedback on the eligibility of the case, based on the file received and, possibly, on any additional documents requested.

Positive outcome: the flight

Following approval from the Scientific Committee, the Flight Operation Officer proceeds to purchase tickets, in collaboration with affiliated agencies that work to identify the most suitable trip to protect the health of children.

Assistance and support

Assistance and support
L’operativo voli rimane il punto di riferimento per eventuale assistenza fino all’arrivo dei bambini e degli accompagnatori alla destinazione, per il viaggio di andata e di ritorno.

Se necessario, fornisce anche supporto per il rilascio dei visti.

Negative outcome

The Flight Operator Officer communicates to the applicant non-profit organisation the ineligibility of the case and the impossibility to proceed with the financing of the flights for which the request was submitted.

Positive outcome: the flight

Following approval from the Scientific Committee, the Flight Operation Officer proceeds to purchase tickets, in collaboration with affiliated agencies that work to identify the most suitable trip to protect the health of children.

Negative outcome

The Flight Operator Officer communicates to the applicant non-profit organisation the ineligibility of the case and the impossibility to proceed with the financing of the flights for which the request was submitted.

Assistance and support

The Flight Operation Officer remains the reference point for any assistance until the arrival of the children and their companions at the destination, both for the outward and return journeys. If necessary, it also provides support for the issuance of visas by Italian consulates through a "green channel" granted by the Farnesina.

Fundraising activities

Flying Angels Foundation bases its work - in terms of purchasing air flights - purely on fundraising activities, the outcome of which constitutes and finances the Flight Emergency Fund. The various collection methods are accompanied by constant networking activities, aimed to make the foundation known and to establish lasting, continuous relationships based on trust, transparency and core value sharing.

Here below are the main sources of the funds raised:
dati da ultimo bilancio approvato, anno 2025

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Individuals

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Events

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Corporate

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Foundations

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Private entities

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Transparency is important to us

Flying Angels Foundation’s main goal is to protect the right of healthcare for seriously ill children and, in concrete terms, to purchase air tickets to allow them access to the necessary facilities for treatment as well as medical teams to travel and operate locally, where the need is greater.

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FAQ

We hope we can answer all your questions here below.
Per qualsiasi altro dubbio o approfondimento, contattateci!

Do you finance tickets for children only?
Flying Angels finanzia i biglietti di andata e ritorno per il bambino e un accompagnatore.
Nel caso in cui lo stato di salute del bambino sia particolarmente delicato, viene finanziato  anche il biglietto al medico che deve necessariamente assistere il bambino durante il viaggio.
Come posso sostenere Flying Angels Foundation?
Con la tua donazione, Flying Angels può acquistare i biglietti aerei che permettono a bambine e bambini di raggiungere in tempo le cure salvavita, e finanziare i voli delle équipe mediche che vanno a operare direttamente sul posto.
Ogni contributo, grande o piccolo, si traduce in un aiuto concreto e immediato.
Puoi donare in diversi modi:
  • Online, con carta di credito o PayPal, dalla pagina DONATE NOW
  • Con bonifico bancario, intestato a Flying Angels Foundation, IBAN: IT73L0333201400000000949732 indicando nella causale nome, cognome e indirizzo
  • Con bollettino postale, intestato a Flying Angels Foundation, CCP n. 1032861948 indicando nome, cognome e indirizzo
  • Puoi aiutare tramite una raccolta per un’occasione o un evento personale, donando il 5X1000, con un lascito solidale ma anche spargendo la voce e coinvolgendo chi ti è vicino.
How is each case approved?
Una volta ricevuta la segnalazione, tutta una serie di documenti medici e amministrativi vengono raccolti dalla Fondazione e, contestualmente, viene compilato un documento specifico appositamente creato, la Scheda di eleggibilità, ove sono riassunte tutte le informazioni chiave, sanitarie, sul caso del bambino.
Il dossier viene sottoposto, per essere accuratamente esaminato, al Comitato Scientifico, operativo 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7. Sulla base di tale analisi ed i criteri di urgenza, gravità e non operabilità in loco, avviene l’eventuale approvazione.
How do you buy the tickets?
Una volta che il Comitato Scientifico ha autorizzato il caso, l’acquisto dei biglietti avviene in collaborazione con agenzie convenzionate che si attivano per identificare il viaggio più adatto a tutelare la salute dei piccoli.
Vengono selezionati i voli con gli orari più agevoli, che permettano di avere meno scali possibili e che garantiscano ai bambini di arrivare in orario per il ricovero presso l’ospedale. Non sono disponibili tariffe agevolate o miglia gratuite. I biglietti vengono acquistati a prezzo pieno e, ove non sia previsto il cambio gratuito, vengono applicate e sostenute anche le penali del cambio. Può infatti accadere che i piccoli abbiano bisogno di rimanere più a lungo del previsto in ospedale e posticipare il rientro per ragioni cliniche.
How do the departing doctors’ flights work?
Le missioni umanitarie dei medici o delle equipe che partono per operare in paesi ad alto rischio possono fare richiesta per avere supporto nel finanziamento dei voli.
In tal caso è richiesto ai medici di presentare la stessa documentazione come da procedura, insieme ad una lista dei bambini, con i relativi certificati medici, che saranno operati in loco, ed alla lettera di accettazione da parte della struttura sanitaria ospitante.
Flying Angels anche in questo caso finanzia esclusivamente, una volta ricevuta l’approvazione del Comitato scientifico, il biglietto areo, e non l’alloggio o altre spese.
Who reports sick children?
I bambini e le bambine che hanno bisogno di volare lontano per ricevere le cure, vengono segnalati nella maggior parte dei casi da organizzazioni no profit nazionali ed internazionali che operano nel campo della sanità pediatrica. In misura minore le segnalazioni possono arrivare dagli ospedali, da medici o direttamente dalle famiglie.
Who is responsible for health costs, hospitalization and accommodation for accompanying persons?
The organizations who send requests for help

  • take care of carrying out the bureaucratic and organizational paperwork,
  • undertake to cover all expenses for hospitalization, medical and surgical treatments,
  • make sure that the costs for the accommodation of the child and the travel companion during and after hospitalization are covered.

The documentation certifying the hospitalization authorization and the taking over of expenses (or the payment of deposits by the organizations) is part of the documentation required for the assessment and possible approval of the case.

Do all the children come to Italy?
Le organizzazioni no profit nazionali ed internazionali che segnalano i casi – o i privati – identificano anche la struttura in cui il bambino può essere accolto e curato, in Italia e nel mondo. Sono sempre più le rotte che coinvolgono Paesi e continenti diversi anche come destinazione del viaggio di cura.
What does Flying Angels not do?
Flying Angels does not take care of:

  • flights for check-ups and screening missions;
  • identifying and contacting healthcare facilities;
  • covering the costs of healthcare expenses and for the stay of the child and the travel companion;
  • finding any healthcare figure for in flight assistance if/when needed.
Che differenza c'è tra una donazione singola e una donazione regolare?
The donazione singola è un contributo libero che fai una tantum, quando vuoi: è un gesto immediato che può finanziare subito un volo per un bambino in emergenza.
The donazione regolare è un sostegno nel tempo della nostra attività. Ci permette di contare su risorse sicure anche in emergenza. Consiste in un addebito automatico di un importo a tua scelta, su carta di credito, PayPal o conto corrente, con la frequenza che preferisci. Puoi modificarlo o interromperlo in qualsiasi momento.
Silvia Bozzini

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