Solidarity with Mayotte: Forward-Thinking Disaster Recovery with Fondation de France
Nine months after Cyclone Chido struck on December 14, the archipelago of Mayotte is still struggling to recover. The unprecedented scale of this disaster left deep scars, and the needs of the population remain immense. Shortly after the cyclone, Fondation de France mobilized to support locally-led projects providing ongoing support where it is needed most. […]
Honoring French-American Changemakers: The 2025 Trophées des Français des États-Unis
On October 9th, the third edition of the Trophées des Français des États-Unis was held at the Consulate General of France in New York, recognizing the achievements of U.S.-based French leaders in business, innovation, culture, humanitarian work, and beyond. Organized by Lepetitjournal.com, the online daily French news outlet dedicated to French and Francophone communities around […]
Solidarity with Armenia: Two Years of Support
Two years after Azerbaijan’s military offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh, which forced around 100,000 people to flee to Armenia, Fondation de France continues to stand with displaced and vulnerable populations. More than €580,000 have been dedicated to supporting around ten local nonprofit initiatives. From May 23 to 30, Sophie Lasserre, head of Fondation de France’s Armenia program, […]
Celebrating our Longest-Standing Partner: The Festival d’Automne à Paris
For more than two decades, we have proudly supported the Association du Festival d’Automne à Paris, our longest-standing partnership. Founded in 1972, the Festival d’Automne is an international and interdisciplinary arts festival presenting bold and inventive new work in the performing and visual arts. The Association helps to produce and present groundbreaking works, support artists […]
Animating Opportunity at GOBELINS Paris
The art of animation and motion and graphic design are not only key components of storytelling in the entertainment industry but also expressions of cultural and national identity, tools for education, and drivers of creative innovation. From beloved childhood cartoons to award-winning films and powerful, enduring images, these art forms shape how we see the […]
École Jeannine Manuel: Advancing Bilingual French-English Education with U.S. Donor Support
Since 2005, Friends of Fondation de France has proudly supported École Jeannine Manuel, a bilingual school committed to fostering international and intercultural understanding through education. With campuses in Paris and Lille, the school serves a diverse community of students from nursery through 12th grade, representing over 80 nationalities. Through their balanced French-English bilingual curriculum, this […]
Solidarity with Morocco: Two Years of Support for Rebuilding and Recovery
On September 8, 2023, an unprecedentedly violent earthquake struck Morocco, causing 3,000 deaths and leaving tens of thousands of people homeless. Two years later, Fondation de France continues its commitment alongside those struck by the quake, especially the most vulnerable. The call for donations raised 11.4 million euros. Fondation de France has already devoted more […]
After the 2023 Earthquake, This is What Recovery Looks Like in Morocco: Interview with Elisabeth Barbier, Fondation de France
After a disastrous 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Morocco on September 8th, 2023, Fondation de France quickly mobilized to provide emergency aid. France’s largest private foundation was able to start providing support for emergency relief, including food, shelter, and medical care within 24 hours of the quake, which devastated many remote villages already far removed from […]
Building Bridges for Philanthropy: An Interview with Dr. Francis Charhon, Founding Board Member of Friends of Fondation de France
Dr. Francis Charhon has been dedicated to philanthropy for four decades. Beginning his career as an anesthesiologist, he served as President and Managing Director of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) for 12 years before taking on the same role at Fondation de France, a position he held for 25 years. Ever dedicated to developing […]
Agence Française de Développement and Fondation de France Strengthen their Cooperation
On September 8, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the leading French public financial institution for international solidarity, and Fondation de France signed a third partnership agreement, extending a collaboration that began in 2018. Established seven years ago, the non-financial partnership between AFD and Fondation de France aims to structure dialogue and concerted action in the […]