Celebrating 25 Years of French-American Philanthropy at Villa Albertine, New York
On September 10, 2025, we were honored to welcome more than 130 guests at Villa Albertine in New York to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Friends of Fondation de France and the Légion d’Honneur ceremony of the Secretary of our Board, Victoria B. Bjorklund. The evening of celebration was both a milestone and a tribute, […]
Celebrating Victoria B. Bjorklund’s Légion d’Honneur Award
Friends of Fondation de France is thrilled to announce that Victoria B. Bjorklund, JD, PhD, Secretary of our board, will be presented with the insignia of Knight of the Légion d’Honneur on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. Victoria’s role as board member of Friends of Fondation de France has been fundamental since its inception. Her dedication […]
Stories Celebrating 25 Years of French-American Philanthropy: Focus on Fondation pour une Maternité Sans Risque
In 2023, 70% of the 260,000 deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa. While these deaths could have been avoided with the proper medical care, many women in remote areas lack access to such vital services. Fondation pour une Maternité Sans Risque was created to ensure that pregnant women in Senegal […]
Stories Celebrating 25 Years of French-American Philanthropy: Fondation CNRS
Since it was founded over 80 years ago, France’s National Center for Scientific Research, CNRS, has established itself as the largest public research body in Europe and the second largest in the world. A leader in addressing our current scientific challenges, the CNRS comprises 1,100 laboratories, 11,000 scientists, and 80 international laboratories dedicated to virtually […]
25 Years of French-American Philanthropy: Supporting Emergency Response from Haiti to Mayotte
As we celebrate 25 years of advancing French-American philanthropy, Friends of Fondation de France proudly reflects on the transformative generosity of our donors. From natural disasters to tragic incidents of mass violence, international emergencies require united global support—and through our longstanding collaboration with Fondation de France, we’ve helped channel American generosity into impactful emergency response […]
Supporting Youth: 25 French Nonprofits Empowering the Next Generation
The nonprofit projects registered with Friends of Fondation de France are multidimensional, with a holistic approach to the change they seek to bring to the world. Many are dedicated to supporting children and youth, with the conviction that investing in future generations is a cornerstone of all progress. The case for investing in youth is […]
Stories Celebrating 25 Years of French-American Philanthropy: Focus on Institut Imagine
Since its creation, Institut Imagine has asserted itself as a leader in life-changing genetic research, focusing on rare inherited diseases affecting children. Founded 10 years ago, it has continued to expand and bring hope to children and their families around the world. At Friends of Fondation de France, our partnership with Institut Imagine extends […]
Solidarity with Ukraine: Humanitarian Associations on the Front Lines
For over three years, Fondation de France has been mobilizing in response to the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, supporting populations affected by conflict, internally displaced, or refugees in neighboring countries. With recent weeks marked by unprecedentedly violent attacks, even reaching areas previously relatively spared, Fondation de France now focuses its support on […]
Solidarity with Turkey and Syria: Fondation de France Continues its Support for the Most Vulnerable
Key Takeaways Support Relief Efforts in Turkey and Syria In Turkey, reconstruction is progressing slowly, particularly in Hatay, one of the hardest-hit regions. While some property owners have secured housing, tenants often remain relegated to container cities, distant from urban centers and essential services. “Geographical isolation creates a domino effect: children stop attending school, women […]
International Day of Friendship: How U.S. Donors Giving to France Benefit from a ‘Friends Of’ Organization
As we mark the International Day of Friendship, there’s no better time to celebrate 250 years of Franco-American ties—and to highlight how U.S. donors can support meaningful causes in France while receiving the full tax benefits of charitable giving. For the past 25 years, Friends of Fondation de France has served as a trusted bridge […]