MATER presented its work in the Valparaíso Region to the ASIVA Health Commission
The Corporation shared updates on its work and the initiatives it is carrying out in Region V to expand timely access to diagnostic services and surgeries for children with nephro-urological conditions.
23 children underwent surgery during MATER's latest surgical campaign in San Felipe
A total of 23 children were treated, and 24 surgeries were performed at San Camilo Hospital during the fourth campaign organized by Corporación MATER in partnership with the Aconcagua Health Service to help reduce waiting lists for pediatric surgery.
MATER Shares Clinical Experience and Surgical Outcomes at the Ibero-American Congress on Pediatric Surgery
The Corporation participated in various sessions of the conference held in Santiago, addressing topics related to complex surgeries, the care of pediatric surgical patients, clinical simulation, and the analysis of results from the “Creciendo sin Espera” program.
Re-MATER 2026. Traveling, enjoying yourself, and helping others can all be part of the same experience
Stays, getaways, dinners, tourist activities, and special products are all part of a new edition of Re-MATER. These various experiences can be purchased directly or through an online auction, which will remain open until October 9, and each bid will help support the mission of Corporación MATER.
Chilean Professional Soccer, TNT Sports, and Corporación MATER Join Forces to Support Children’s Kidney Health
During Matchday 20 of the Mercado Libre First Division, all club captains will wear a special armband featuring their club’s crest and the slogan “Healthy Kidney, Happy Child,” as part of the first initiative under this partnership.
MATER Corporation Signs a Collaboration Agreement with the Spanish Kidney Foundation
The partnership will enable the development of various initiatives in urological and nephrological health, with a special focus on children.
Dr. Francisca Yankovic: “My dream is for MATER to become the national leader in care for children with complex urological conditions.”
Dr. Francisca Yankovic is a pediatric surgeon and urologist who trained at the University of Chile and completed a subspecialty fellowship at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. An associate professor at the University of Chile, director of the Pediatric Urology training program, and past president of the Chilean Society of Pediatric Surgery, she has firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by children with complex urological conditions. For nearly a decade, she has volunteered with Corporación MATER, an experience that has confirmed to her that improving access to healthcare can change a life.
“Doing good is a delicate matter, and Mater found a beautiful way to do it”
Dr. Renato Gana has been associated with Corporación Mater since its inception. As a pediatric urologist, he participated in the first surgical campaigns and has been part of an initiative that aims to provide specialized surgery to children living in regions where treating certain conditions can be much more difficult.
30 Years of History, Commitment, and Gratitude
The MATER Children's Kidney Foundation brought together those who helped it take its first steps to thank them for three decades of support, solidarity, and work on behalf of children throughout Chile.
30 years of stepping in at just the right time to change the lives of thousands of children
Dr. José Manuel Escala is the founder and president of Corporación Mater. As the organization marks its 30th anniversary, we sat down with him to discuss its origins, its major achievements, and the need to carry this work forward—a conversation in which he also acknowledges and thanks those who have played a vital role along the way.