On April 15, 2019, a fire broke out on the roof of Notre-Dame de Paris, devastating the cathedral. In the hours and days that followed, there was a tremendous outpouring of solidarity to rebuild this masterpiece of French heritage. The very day after the disaster, Fondation de France was called upon to launch a fundraising drive, along with three other organizations. It has raised over €30 million, thanks to the generosity of 11,000 donors!
One year ago, an explosion destroyed the port and part of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. This disaster killed more than 200 people, injured 6,500 more and left 300,000 residents without viable housing. Immediately, Fondation de France launched a call for donations. Three million euros were collected and two million have already been spent to support 46 field projects targeting four priority areas of focus: psychological support, economic recovery, support for young people and rehabilitation of individual housing and communal spaces.
On 15 April 2019, a devastating fire struck Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, unleashing a wave of solidarity throughout France and all over the world. Fondation de France immediately mobilized its network and launched a special fund to enable huge numbers of donors to help rebuild the cathedral.
For 50 years, Fondation de France has been the primary support for local associations working with vulnerable people: the elderly, the disabled, isolated people (particularly in rural areas), vulnerable people, migrants, etc.
In the alliance "All United Against Coronavirus", Fondation de France, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP) and Institut Pasteur have decided to join forces and mobilize their entire network. Given the enormous number of needs, a call for solidarity is launched to support healthcare workers, researchers and help the most vulnerable. The donations collected will be used to help healthcare workers - whether in hospitals or not-, to finance research projects as well as to support local social professionals and charities working with the most vulnerable.
The Covid-19 epidemic currently affecting France is having a major impact on the country’s activity. In order to continue its work for the common good, the Fondation de France is adapting to this unprecedented health crisis. Since 16 March, all Fondation de France’s employees have been preparing themselves to ensure staff coverage and continue Fondation de France’s essential activities.
Following the fire that struck Notre-Dame de Paris on 15 April 2019, Fondation de France is mobilising its network and launching a special fund to rebuild the cathedral.
Message from Francis Charhon to all our American friends, after the Paris attacks of November 13th.
