The Veolia Environnement Foundation, created in May 2004 and allocated an annual budget of €5 million, is one of the leading private-sector foundations in France.
It supports non-profit, community-oriented projects contributing to sustainable development, with special focus on outreach, workforce development and environmental conservation in France and internationally.
Sustainable development driven by corporate patronage
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Outreach - Togo
A media library for a whole village
The Foundation is participating in the creation of a media library in the village of Badou in Togo.Specially designed and equipped, it will help facilitate access to education for the local population.
Environmental Conservation - Madagascar
Conserving and enhancing one of Madagascar's oldest forests
In order to enhance the biological riches of the Vohibola forest, in Madagascar, the association L'Homme et l'Environnement is preserving its biodiversity and assisting the population in sustainable development.
Workforce Development - France (13)
Reintegrating while conserving exceptional sites
In Marseille, Acta Vista promotes job integration by developing an activity to conserve and rehabilitate the built-up and natural heritage of the coastal islands.
A sponsor speaks
Alain Bunisset, sponsor of the ESAT du Père Lachaise and the ESAT de la Bièvre
"To fully perform his role, the sponsor has to make a personal investment.He has to understand the problem of the structure that enlists the Foundation's help, discover and analyse the needs of its activity:we have to "live" the project from inside!With my many years of professional experience, this is a unique opportunity to transmit the expertise gained in the Group."
Spotlight on...
Micro-finance, to create your own job
To build up a small business and guarantee a secure source of income, the poorest people are turning towards micro-finance. The system, created at the initiative of a few pioneers such as Mohammed Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize, and Maria Nowak, founder of ADIE, is developing in many countries throughout the world. The Veolia Environnement Foundation is happy to support these projects that bring hope to disadvantaged communities.
