PROJECTS

Programs and projects

In our rapidly changing world, infectious diseases, old and new, have an ever greater impact on our society. The rapid spread of infectious diseases is seen as a serious threat to the modern world in which we live. We find solutions to combat these diseases in modern technical innovations. Consider the development of new, safe and effective vaccines. But prevention is and will remain of vital importance to prevent the further spread of infectious diseases – especially for vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly. Public information and education are the cornerstone for this.

Communication and Education Programs

Cirion develops and implements communication and education programs that contribute to the prevention of infectious diseases. Our main programs are now the education module for general practitioners ‘All Bugs’ (Allemaal Beestjes) and the youth program ‘Viruskenner’.

Allemaal beestjes | All Bugs

The Allemaal Beestjes program (since 2008) is our independent education program for primary care professionals(GPs). With Allemaal Beestjes, we want to involve general practitioners in important developments in the field of infectious diseases and update them on current topics and challenges. We do this in a dynamic and interactive program.

Viruskenner | Virus Expert

With Viruskenner (since 2009) we want to reach, teach and involve as many young people as possible in our creative and interactive program, dealing about the importance of infectious diseases and how to prevent them. We want to make young people between the ages of 12 and 15 aware of infectious diseases and teach them how to prevent infection. The goal we strive for is “a world in control”. Viruskenner must be a name in youth communication about the fight against infectious diseases.Viruskenner is currently running in a number of countries: The Netherlands, Italy and Surinam.

Hygiene helpt | Hygiene helps

Hygiene helpt is an initiative that responds to the social necessity and importance of public information and education on the theme of hygiene and infectious diseases. The initiative was initiated by the Cirion foundation in collaboration with the Flock Foundation.

Hygiene helps! focuses on the youth target group of 9-16 years, Hygiene helps! aims to disseminate essential knowledge, generate interest and raise awareness. Our mission is to reach as many young people as possible to increase interest, awareness and change of attitude in the prevention (prevention) of infectious diseases. Awareness of the individual and social significance of vaccinations is an important part.

Research

Cirion foundation wants to play an important facilitating role in setting up and conducting research into infectious diseases, especially at times when rapid action is needed, in emerging situations, as a result of an outbreak. We do this in the Netherlands, but especially also in our partner countries outside Europe (Surinam, Indonesia). These are countries where research resources may be limited. In the event of an outbreak of an infectious disease (think Ebola, Zika, yellow fever), Cirion can facilitate important first steps that must be taken quickly. We do this by making the first funds available or by guaranteeing the first investments that are necessary. We would like to continue to play this facilitating role in the coming years, where necessary and where possible.
Cirion wants to be a sounding board and source of inspiration for a new generation of researchers. We want to inspire them to adopt a socially engaged attitude, necessary to initiate new developments and new research.

Cirion has a broadly composed Advisory Board that thinks creatively with young doctors and researchers. We aim to make the development of knowledge about infections and antiviruses as contagious as possible.

Cirion has a broadly composed Advisory Board that thinks creatively with young doctors and researchers. We aim to make the development of knowledge about infections and antiviruses as contagious as possible.