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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 face increased exposure to violence, and accessing healthcare and […]