The Charity Objective
MEN IN THE ALPS is a project of which the net proceeds are donated to charitable institutions dedicated to helping the ill, handicapped or socially underprivileged in South Tyrol. In the interest of collecting as much money possible for this worthy cause, the entire production team and the models all take part receiving no salary or reimbursement.
In 2006 we started with the first edition. The total edition is of 1,000 copies.
The receivers of donations are:
The primarily important tasks of the AIDS-Help Desk PRO POSITIV are the information and sensibilisation regarding infectious diseases (specially of HIV) as well as the active support of the affected and their families.
Donations till now: 7.500 EUR
Use of donations: Production of information material in different languages.
www.propositiv.bz.it
Tel. +39 – 0471 – 93 22 00
Contact: Antonella Diano
DEBRA-South Tyrol (Toblach) cares for and supports the so-called "butterfly children" that suffer from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a congenital illness of the skin: The slightest movement causes blisters and wounds to appear on the entire body of the patient.
Donations till now: 12.660 EUR
Use of donation: Research project "Gen-Schere bei EB" (aetiology).
www.debra.itinfo@debra.it
Tel. +39 – 0474 – 85 46 06
Contact: Isolde Mayer
HOUSE EMMAUS
The HOUSE EMMAUS at Leifers is an institution offering advice, support and lodgings to HIV-positive and those suffering from AIDS.
Donations 2006-2008: 7.040 EUR
Use of donations: Purchase of books for the library; financing of an international AIDS information meeting at Bozen.
