Fondation la France s’engage

The foundation was set up in 2017. It pursues the national public program initiated by the former French President of the Republic of France. The Foundation was founded by 4 majors donors (Total SA, BNP Paribas, Andros and Artémis), with 3 main public companies (Groupe La Poste, Caisse de depots and Agence Française de développement). Its board also consists of 5 qualified personalities

Mission

Foundation La France s’engage promotes civil society’s engagement through innovation, solidarity and initiatives useful for all. Through these initiatives it enhances direct services for the well-being of communities and sustainable development.

According to its bylaws, the Foundation’s objectives are to:
-Identify initiatives in France, and abroad if these initiatives can inspire those in France;
-Provide grants to these initiatives to support their long-term economic development in France or abroad;
-Promote these initiatives among French public national and local institutions but also at international level, where relevant;
-Contribute to the public debate and propose innovative solutions in line with UN Sustainable Development goals.

Geographic Focus

France and international level

Programme Areas

Social innovation