About Us

In 1981, CMCF was founded with the mission of improving the care and treatment of children. Our founder and visionary, Dr. Stefan P. Wilk, recognized that the healthcare provided to children was inadequate in many parts of the world.

In spite of the tremendous advances in healthcare in some Western regions, this advanced care did not reach the pediatricians who work in some underprivileged regions and the children there did not share in the benefits brought on by modern medical knowledge and technology.

Rather than providing medical equipment and supplies, CMCF focuses on bringing these dedicated doctors to teaching hospitals and universities throughout the United States and Western Europe for a period of six to eight weeks to learn the most advanced medical information. These doctors then return to their homes and share their newly learned techniques with their colleagues. These “Packages of Medical Knowledge” can change the course of the care for children throughout an entire nation.

Our philosophy is based on the ancient proverb “if you give a person a fish, you feed them for a day, but if you teach a person to fish, you feed them for a lifetime.” CMCF provides innovative fellowships that facilitate the education of pediatricians at top medical centers who then implement what they learned in their own countries for the direct benefit of children suffering from illness and disease. We also dedicate ourselves to building “Medical Bridges” between countries through the open exchange of knowledge, lasting friendships and alliances.

Every child deserves an opportunity. When we lose a child, their dreams and contributions to the world fade away. Our mission is to distribute the best pediatric knowledge around the world. Our goal is for all children to have equal access to the best medical care available.