Solidarity with Morocco: 1 Year of Advances
Supporting the Reconstruction Rebuilding community infrastructure and housing is a priority so that the affected populations can return to normal life and resume their activities. Fondation de France is focusing on rebuilding community buildings such as schools, community centers and cooperatives. In particular, Fondation de France has joined forces with the Horizons Foundation and the […]
Lafayette’s Bicentennial Farewell Tour Honors French-American Friendship and Visits NYC
Commemorating the Link between Lafayette and the Hermione In 1780, the Hermione carried Lafayette, ready to join American forces, across the Atlantic from Rochefort, France. His task was to inform General George Washington of France’s support for American insurgents. After transporting Lafayette, the Hermione became a crucial instrument in the war, enduring battles, surveillance missions, […]
Giving USA: A Look at American Philanthropy in 2023
Where Did the Contributions Go? The largest portion of donations, $145.81 billion or 24%, went to religious organizations, demonstrating the enduring importance of faith-based initiatives. Education received $87.69 billion (14%), reflecting a significant 11.1% increase from 2022. Human services attracted $88.84 billion (14%), while contributions to health-related causes totaled $56.58 billion (9%). Foundations received $80.03 […]
Commemorating French Liberation: US-French Friendship 80 Years After the War
France and the US: An Alliance Forged in Victory and Sacrifice The France-US alliance is as old as the United States itself. The 20th century was the ultimate test of this bond and proved its strength. In WWI, 2,000,000 US soldiers had joined the fight in France by 1918 and were instrumental in the brutal […]
Notre Dame Cathedral: 6 Month Countdown to the Grand Reopening
Anticipated Reopening and Restoration Milestones The Notre Dame Cathedral is on track to welcome visitors and worshipers by the end of 2024. The reconstruction of the cathedral’s timber frames is complete, and a new phase of intricate craftsmanship has begun. Roofers and artists are meticulously restoring the entire roof, starting with the spire and moving […]
Solidarity with Ukraine: Two Years of Support
Continuing to Care for the Most Vulnerable Assisting the most vulnerable individuals remains a priority. For example, Fondation de France supports the Ukrainian association Your Support, which manages a shelter with 180 beds in Lviv. Since the beginning of the war, more than 3,200 people, including two-thirds children, have found refuge there. The center provides […]
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 […]
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 […]
Solidarity With Morocco: A 3 Month Update on the Mobilization of Aid to the Most Vulnerable
Sheltering Disaster Victims and Supporting Reconstruction The current priority is to adapt shelters for the winter period. “The majority of disaster victims have been sheltered in tents, containers or marquees, but with the onset of winter and snow, these solutions remain temporary. That’s why we’re actively working with architects and engineers to find suitable solutions […]
Turkey-Syria: 10 Months of Action Responding to Needs on the Ground
Meeting Basic Needs In the town of Jinderes, on the border with Turkey, which has become a major place of refuge for many Syrians, local associations are working with the authorities to provide lighting in refugee camps. Fondation de France is contributing to the installation of solar-powered street lamps in 20 refugee camps housing over […]