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23 July 2026
Turkey-Syria solidarity: on the ground with the Samandag Women’s Solidarity Association
More than three years after the powerful earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, the Fondation de France remains fully committed to providing aid to the affected populations. From 6 to 13 June, the Fondation de France’s ...
23 July 2026
Philanthropy Barometer 2026: an increasingly diverse range of causes being supported
The Fondation de France’s Philanthropy & Society Observatory has published the 2026 edition of its annual Philanthropy Barometer on foundations and endowment funds in France. This new edition reflects the vitality of the philanthropy sector, with ...
19 June 2026
Philea Forum 2026: Philanthropy for People and Planet
From 18–21 May in Copenhagen, the annual Philea Forum brought together nearly 900 philanthropists to discuss the role that foundations can play in supporting just and sustainable transitions in the face of climate, democratic and social challenges.
19 June 2026
World Giving Report 2026: French particularities
The first part of the World Giving Report 2026, produced by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) in partnership with Fondation de France for the French part of the study, provides a new insight into generosity in 105 countries.
19 June 2026
Solidarity with Lebanon: six years of action tailored to the needs of the local population
Against a backdrop of escalating conflict, Lebanon is currently facing a deeply worrying humanitarian crisis. The bombings and mass displacement of people are exacerbating a situation already marked by years of economic, social and political ...
5 June 2026
Giving Europe, a unique network promoting cross-border philanthropy across Europe
The Giving Europe network (formerly Transnational Giving Europe), dedicated to European cross-border charitable giving, is undergoing a rebrand. And it’s not just the name that’s changing. The network is adapting to the increasing generosity of ...
28 May 2026
Solidarity with Mayotte: Supporting Reconstruction
A year and a half after Cyclone Chido struck on 14 December 2024, the archipelago of Mayotte remains deeply marked by the disaster. Fondation de France continues its efforts to support affected populations, whose needs remain immense.
30 March 2026
The times for philanthropic action: how can we balance immediate needs with the long term?
Our times are marked by major upheavals and multiple crises that require both immediate emergency responses and the development of long-term, structural solutions. How can philanthropic practices take these different timeframes into account? This ...
26 February 2026
Solidarity with Ukraine: Four Years of Support
On 28 February 2022, just days after the first Russian offensive on Ukrainian soil, Fondation de France launched an appeal for solidarity to provide emergency assistance to affected populations. Four years on, in the face of an ongoing war and ...
26 February 2026
Solidarity with Ukraine: “Four Years After the Start of the War, Ukraine Faces Major Challenges”
Sophie Lasserre, Head of the Emergency Programmes Unit at Fondation de France, reflects on the situation in Ukraine and the priorities of Fondation de France’s Ukraine Solidarity initiative.
