Les Amis d’Ithaque: Crafting a New Vision for Analog Photography
In the heart of Paris’s Marais district, Ithaque gives new focus to darkroom printmaking, pairing artistic practice with social impact. The art gallery, founded in 2020 by photographer Alexandre Arminjon, is more than an exhibition space—it is also a living laboratory. Alongside its white-cube exhibition room, it houses two darkrooms shared with the students and […]
Solidarity with Mayotte: One Year of Collective Action
One year after the disastrous Cyclone Chido struck Mayotte on December 14th, 2024, Fondation de France remains fully committed to helping individuals and families rebuild, working alongside local organizations and community structures to address the serious ongoing needs. Living conditions in Mayotte remain extremely difficult. Housing has been widely destroyed, agriculture severely weakened, supply chains […]
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 […]
UNOC-3: French Nonprofit Organizations Supporting Ocean Research
From June 9–13, France and Costa Rica will co-host the third United Nations Oceans Conference (UNOC) in Nice, a global summit launched in 2017 to advance concrete international action toward Sustainable Development Goal 14: conserving and sustainably using ocean and marine resources. This renowned international gathering not only presents the latest findings and concerns regarding […]
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, […]