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The Clars Foundation is a non-

proft organization whose main
aims are the fght against pro-
found hearing loss and offer
medical cooperation in Third
World countries in the ORL feld.
The Clars Foundation attends
the needs in Emergent coun-
tries, and at the same time
provides scholarships to doc-
tors with no fnancial resources,
since 1997. Offers instructional
courses in Emergent Eastern
Europe countries, Asia, Africa.
The Clars Foundation, for
years has been conducting its
mission in the felds of audiolo-
gy, speech rehabilitation, otho-
rhinolaryngology, phoniatrics,
facial plastic surgery and oral
surgery. These projects have
been materialized in many parts
of the world, including India,
Rumania, Republic of Molda-
via, Ethiopia, Senegal, Liberia,
Cameroon, Gabon, Kenya, Dem-
ocratic Republic of the Congo,
Sudan and next year, Gambia
with the donation of medical
supplies, essential life-saving
medicines, and needed medi-
cal equipment which otherwise
would not be available, and
providing free medical care and
surgeries to people in need, as
well.
Additionally, Clars Founda-
tion donates and adapts hearing
aids and some hearing implants
to patients affected with hypo-
acusia.
Board of trustees
Honorary Chairman:
Andrs Clars Domnech MD PhD
President:
Pedro Clars MD PhD
Vice-President:
Mr. Antonio Sagnier
Patrons:
Mr. Jaime Aragall
Mrs. Ainhoa Arteta
Mr. Jaime Bonet
Mr. Jos Bros
Mrs. Montserrat Caball
Mr. Ramn Gener
Mrs. Brbara Frittoli
Mr. Carlos Chausson
Mr. Carlo Colombara
Mr. Juan Diego Flrez
Mr. Ral Gimnez
Mr. Marcel Gorgori
Mr. Juan-Carlos Llars
Mrs. Lucrecia Prez Lucrecia
Mrs. Montse Mart Caball
Mr. Stefano Palatchi
Mrs. Raquel Pierotti
Mr. Juan Pons
Mrs. Carmen Pujol
Mrs. Isabel Rey
Mrs. Ana Mara Snchez
Mr. Joan Manuel Serrat
Secretary and legal advisor:
Mr. Fernando Foix
Vice-Secretary:
Mrs. Luisa Pujol Herrick
Treasurer:
Andrs Clars MD.
Registration No.: 1.466
ID No.: G-62.421.482
Barraquer Foundation
The Barraquer Foundation was
founded in the year 2003 by
Prof. Joaquin Barraquer and Drs.
Rafael and Elena Barraquer. Its
main objective is the diffusion
of ophthalmology and become
universal in its most humanita-
rian aspect.
Among its sphere of action
stands out to facilitate fnancial
and assistance aid to patients in
need at Third World countries.
The Joaquin Barraquer Re-
search Chair in Ophthalmology
offers support to ophthalmology
investigations, award scholar-
ships in the feld of ophthalmol-
ogy and promote The Eye Bank
for the Treatment of Blindness.
The Barraquer Foundation has
collaborated jointly with the
Clars Foundation at several
humanitarian expeditions in
countries such as India, Gabn,
Camern and Senegal.
Other projects are being planned
for this year and next year, in
different countries of Africa.
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Beginning of our trip: we head to our destination Yaound. After our stop over in Paris...
we board on to Yaound.
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In the airplane, eager to touch soil and begin the mission laughing and sleeping.
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We start the frst day with the celebration of
the Holy Mass.
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We prepare the operating rooms
while the patients wait to be
attended.
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During Dr. Clars medical visits, plenty of facial malformation cases are
evaluated to be operated on.
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The ophthalmologists, ready to operate.
The frst surgeries are done at a frenetic rythm without
complications.
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The ENT operating room during full activity.
Dr. Pedro Clars teaching the sur-
gery technique to Dr. Alexandra
Jernimo.
An unusual tandem: Misol + Sor Cristina.
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Dr. Elena Gaitn with M del Carmen Pujol
together prepare the last cleft lip surgery of
the day.
Alexandra is thrilled in putting her skills to
practice.
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The sweet children give a touch to the mission with their smiles.
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Satisfed after a long day, Nacho, Sor Crisitina and Elena.
Replacing energy at the coffee shop.
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Barraquer Foundation in full action.
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Andr, our cook, prepares for us dinner.
We are always eager to work
more, always tireless.
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Mouth cavity tumor cases.
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Local doctors help us out with the goiter cases.
Dr. Alexandra Jernimo during full
activity under Dr. Pedro Clars and
Dr. Elena Gaitn watchful eye.
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The instruments are placed in an effcient order. Carmen does not leave any detail behind.
Dr. Elena Barraquer keeps treating cataracts one after the other one.
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Relaxing moments after an
exhausting day.
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We are going on an excursion!
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Beautiful fgures at the Light
Sanctuary, one hour away from
Yaound.
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Beautiful images on our last day.
Father and daughter in the jungle.
Cacao in its pure state.
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Observing the beautiful views of the river.
Cameroon routine.
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Last meal before returning home.
Elena enjoying the delicious chicken.
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Improvised method to heat up water.
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Facial deformity case.
Some relax and others eat ... .
and others take advantage of the WiFi area!
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Good coordination at the
ENT operating room.
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Orbit surgery cases.
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Wonderful Esther and Alejandra.
Impressive case.
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More parotid tumor cases.
ENT operating room in full
activity.
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Dr. Cristina Antoln controlling and doing the
follow up of all the cases we have operated on
during our stay.
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His Excellency Mr. Marcelino Cabanas Ansorema, Ambassador of Spain in
Cameroon with Sister Cristina Antoln, Dr. Elena Barraquer, Mr. Cabanas
and Dr. Pedro Clars.
All the participants of Clars Foundation and Barraquer Foundation with Sister Cristina and other
volunteers.
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All the participants of Clars Foundation and Barraquer Foundation with Sister Cristina and other
volunteers.
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