Sport and health
"The Lacoste Foundation aims to give young people the means to live better and fulfil their potential through sport" – Axel Carrée
Created in 2006 and housed at the Fondation de France from the outset, the Lacoste Foundation aims to promote the social and professional integration of young people through sport. Below is an interview with its director Axel Carrée.
Sports: a faithful ally of health!
With its Sports, Health and Social Integration Program, Fondation de France is mobilizing to combat the sedentary lifestyle and make physical activity a tool that can improve quality of life. An innovative approach that is gaining ground.
Laurence Fischer: “Receiving philanthropic support made me feel I was understood”
Laurence Fischer is a three-time world karate champion. In 2017, she created Fight for Dignity, a nonprofit that offers adapted karate training to women who have been victims of violence.
Sports, a springboard for getting back on one’s feet
To help those most vulnerable rebuild their lives and reclaim their bodies, Fondation de France has launched a call for projects: “Women and Sports – For a Fresh Start!”