The Fondation de France ("Foundation of France") is an independent administrative agency which was established by the French government in an effort to stimulate and foster the growth of private philanthropy and private foundations in France.[1] In the modern day, the organisation brings together donors, founders, and volunteers from across France to provide effective support to a number of charitable causes with the aim to support sustainable solutions for the advancement of society.[2]
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| Formation | 1969 |
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| Headquarters | Paris, France |
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President | Pierre Sellal |
Managing Director | Axelle Davezac |
| Website | https://www.fondationdefrance.org |
Description
editThe Foundation was established in 1969. Its focus is the elderly, the disabled, children, health, medical and scientific research, culture and the environment.[1] Notable presidents of the foundation include Maurice Schumann (1973–1974), Roger Seydoux de Clausonne (1975–1983) and Hubert Curien (1998–2000). It is a member of the Network of European Foundations for Innovative Cooperation (NEF) and Philea - Philanthropy Europe Association.[3][4]
On August 4, 2020, the Fondation de France launched an appeal for donations following the double explosion that destroyed the port of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Fondation de France: (English) Archived 2010-01-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ France, Fondation de (2021-09-13). "Who we are". Fondation de France. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ "Network of European Foundations (NEF)" (PDF). Network of European Foundations (NEF). Oct 25, 2007. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
- ^ "Our Members". Philea. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
- ^ "Soutien de la Fondation de France à plusieurs ONG libanaises". L'Orient-Le Jour. 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2022-08-15.
Further reading
edit- Pavillon, Emmanuelle. (1995). La Fondation de France: 1969-1994 : l'invention d'un mécénat contemporain. Paris: Anthropos. ISBN 978-2-7178-2789-7; OCLC 34564611
External links
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