Our History
We have been committed to advancing global neurosurgery for more than a decade
The NED Foundation was established in 2008 to channel the philanthropic concerns of a group of healthcare professionals. After several years of travelling in Africa, neurosurgeon Jose Piquer Belloch created the foundation to serve the most vulnerable patients and professionals who need the most support.
The NED Foundation drives health cooperation and training initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa, concentrating on the Central and East African region. During this time, we have organised more than 300 healthcare and training missions in the region. We built the first humanitarian neurosurgery centre with the government of Zanzibar. We have worked with Spanish and international organisations to improve access to neurosurgical care. We have established a comprehensive social and health support centre for children with hydrocephalus and spina bifida and their families. We have funded scholarships and training grants for health professionals and we lead a Chair in Global Neuroscience and Social Change with VIU University.
Through the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, our tireless collaborators and the support of our partners and donors, we aim to close the global health gap. But we still have a long way to go.
