Will L’Hermione, the Frigate of Freedom, be able to set sail again in 2025?
A Symbol of Freedom In 1780, the original frigate was constructed in a naval base located in a town in the southwest of France, Rochefort. It was on this ship that General Lafayette traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to inform George Washington of France’s military support for America’s efforts to gain independence from the grip […]
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, […]
Solidarity with Morocco: Fondation de France on the Ground to Help the Most Vulnerable
From September 18th to the 22nd, a team made up of a member of the Solidarity with Morocco committee and two members of Fondation de France’s emergency team were on site to assess the associations’ priority needs. Over the course of five days, the team met with several associations, notably in Agadir, in mountain villages […]
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 […]
18 Months Later: Revisiting and Reprioritizing the Projects of the Ukraine Committee
Since the start of the war, Fondation de France has supported projects focused on supplying the basic necessities to people close to the front line or displaced persons in unoccupied Ukrainian regions. 18 months later, as the conflict continues, resources are dwindling and the needs of the population are constantly changing. For this reason, last […]
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 […]
Keeping Students Connected to the French Language: the French Heritage Program
A Brief Background In 2005, founder Jane Ross passed a group of high school students speaking French and asked them if they had a language retention program at their school. After hearing their complaints that there was not, she approached the French Embassy and proposed a program to help. Shortly after, she returned to that […]