The 1990s
1999 A boost for research on autism
By encouraging new collaborations between researchers and practitioners, Fondation de France has contributed to breakthroughs in research on autism, with a better understanding of this condition and improved quality of life for those on the autism spectrum in France. This early commitment has contributed to autism being recognized by French government agencies, with the implementation of the first Autism Plan in 2005.
1997 L’Observatoire de la philanthropie (Philanthropy Observatory)
Fondation de France creates an observatory, to provide essential, reliable and comprehensive data on the nonprofit sector and to promote its development.
1995 First “Sidaction” event
Nonprofits “Artistes contre le sida”, “Act Up-Paris”, “Aides-Fédération”, “Arcat-Sida” and a group of researchers created “Together against AIDS”. Fondation de France managed the fundraising drive for the first Sidaction event.
1993 First health centers for young people set up
Suicide attempts, addiction, eating disorders and bullying are some of the hazards teenagers may face, requiring specific solutions and support. Which is why Fondation de France contributes to structuring this network of health centers providing advice and care for young people (“espaces santé jeunes”), now firmly established across France. Nowadays, adolescent medicine is a recognized discipline.