Mahak

The Mahak Society to Support Children with Cancer is a non-governmental organisation in Tehran dedicated to helping Iranian children with cancer. It runs an 18000 sq m hospital in the north of Tehran.

Foundation of MAHAK
The organisation was founded in 1991 by Saideh Ghods.

MAHAK hospital and rehabilitation centre
In 2003, MAHAK’s Hospital and Rehabilitation center in Darabad was completed. The center is situated in Tehran’s North Eastern hills and comprises an 18000 square meters building equipped to accommodate up to 120 children, each accompanied by a member of their family.

Operation
The wards were equipped and began operation in August 2003. MAHAK pays all related expenses including X-rays, test, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, food, clothing and all accommodation during their treatment.

Awards
Saideh Ghods received the 2008 IDB prize from the Islamic Development Bank for her work with Mahak