Four Winners of the first “Trophées des Français des États-Unis”
“The winners of the 2023 competition are set to astound the public gathered at the Residence of France on November 9 in New York in the presence of the Consul of France, Jérémie Robert. Their talent, their dynamism, their inventiveness, but also their resilience in the face of difficulties encountered in another environment, country, culture […]
Friends of Fondation de France, “the gateway to French philanthropy”
Friends of Fondation de France is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2000 in New York. Since its inception, the American branch of Fondation de France has supported American donors wishing to make gifts to French and European public-interest projects. Reliability is an important factor for the foundation, whose overall objective is to create a […]
Cuisine Mode d’Emploi(s)®: Renowned Chef Thierry Marx Opens Centers to Provide Culinary Training for Professional Reintegration
The Origins of Cuisine Mode d’Emploi(s)® Marx possesses extensive experience in the culinary industry, as a restaurant owner and chef, restaurant critic, and judge on the TV series “Top Chef.” He has trained from the best chefs in France and holds cooking diplomas. Evidently, he has acquired a substantial amount of knowledge to be shared. […]
Friends of Fondation de France Celebrates Giving Tuesday
Joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement on November 28, 2023
Taking a Trip Through Times with Musée de Cluny
Returning to Ancient and Medieval Times The buildings of Musée de Cluny offer a realistic glimpse into historical Paris. The museum is housed in the Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, which was built at the end of the 15th century. Before entering, visitors can check out the remains of the ancient thermal baths of Lutetia, […]
Fondation emlyon business school: Creating Positive Conditions for Students to Succeed
Providing a Pathway to a Successful Future In addition to housing, transportation, food, and other life expenses, students may not be able to afford tuition. Attempting to balance finances along with studies can lead to immense pressure, hindering a student’s achievements and student life. Uncertainty surrounding the affordability of expenses can discourage and demotivate students […]
Art Explora: Supporting Artists and Creating New Encounters
A Boat Museum across the Mediterranean Sea What sets the Art Explora apart is that it is not based on a single location, but works with existing institutions such as the Louvre or the Centre Pompidou to create original projects. T’Serclaes comments: “We conceive, define, and create cultural projects with existing creators.” She adds, “Our […]
The Geneviève McMillan-Reba Stewart Foundation: Leaving a Long-Lasting Legacy
Who was Geneviève McMillan? Geneviève McMillan’s life began when she was born in the Pyrenees region in France in 1922. At the age of 24, she became one of the first women to graduate from the Sciences-Po in Paris. After World War II, she moved to Boston with her American husband who was an officer […]
“Give life without losing it”: The Fight to Prevent Maternal Mortality in Senegal with Fondation pour une Maternité Sans Risque
A Medical Background The Foundation was created in 2000 by doctors Patrick Dewavrin and Gilles Degois. For Patrick Dewavrin, he knew he wanted to invest himself in a philanthropic activity of general interest after creating successful medical establishments in France in 1990. Having a background as a doctor, he says, “I very naturally chose a […]
Wake Up Café: Extending Compassion and Restoring Hopeful Futures
The Foundation for Compassion After spending seven years as a prison chaplain in Nanterre and witnessing the dehumanizing effect of confinement and isolation on prison mates, Clotilde Gilbert founded Wake up Café in 2014. She realized that 80% of the 90,000 people who leave jail have no solution and no one to help them. With […]