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Education
We support young generations through school workshops, scholarships, mentoring, educational games, and a program dedicated to discovering digital careers.
Empowering lives,
building futures.
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About us
Our mission
The Gérard Foundation's mission is to create a world where every person has access to education, culture, healthcare, and equal opportunities. We are a non-profit committed to reducing inequalities, protecting the environment, improving global health, and fighting poverty.
Through five pillars — Education, Art & Culture, Environment, Health & Well-being, and the Fight Against Poverty — we support communities worldwide by investing our expertise and resources in initiatives that create lasting, measurable impact.
Fivepillars.
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Art & Culture
We promote creativity and safeguard heritage through dance, photography, visual arts, and craftsmanship. Culture is a fundamental right and a powerful vehicle for empowerment.
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Environment
We protect the oceans through direct action: beach cleanups, marine biodiversity research, and coastal restoration. We train young ocean ambassadors and partner with scientific institutions.
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Health & Well-being
We work to improve global health through prevention, access to care, and social inclusion, supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening public health systems.
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Fight Against Poverty
We contribute to reducing extreme poverty through inclusion initiatives and equitable access to opportunities, promoting the economic and social well-being of disadvantaged populations.
Our office
Paris, France
The Gérard Foundation is headquartered in Paris. From there, we coordinate our divisions and develop partnerships with institutions committed to empowerment, cultural access, and ocean preservation.
47, Boulevard de Courcelles
75008 Paris, France
75008 Paris, France
“From Paris, we act for the world.”
Our prize
Emerging Art Prize
An annual selection of nine contemporary French artists — painting, sculpture, photography.
2026 Edition
Nine singular voices, to discover.
Virtual exhibition
Learn by playing.
Twelve interactive journeys drawing on collections, works and open data from leading cultural and scientific institutions.
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Art & Culture·Musée d'Orsay
Orsay Treasures
Discover 10 masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay collection.
6 min·Difficulty
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Musée d'Orsay
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