Acquiring “Joëlettes” to make mountain hikes accessible to persons with reduced mobility By jonathan.ringenbach | June 12, 2018 For 30 years, Handi Cap Evasion (HCE), a non-profit association created in the Hautes-Alpes, has made it possible for able-bodied persons to share hiking activities with physically disabled persons, travelling along mountain hiking trails thanks to an all-terrain wheelchair: the “Joëlette” mobile chair, invented in 1988 by the mountain guide Joël Claudel. HCE offers mountain… Read More
SUPPORT FOR THE INSTITUT PROFESSIONALE RENZO FRAU IN SAN GINESIO By jonathan.ringenbach | June 11, 2018 The powerful earth tremors which shook the Marche region of Italy between August and October 2016 caused major destruction. Restating its commitment to action in situations of humanitarian crisis, the Michelin Corporate Foundation wished to bring its support to the local population by donating to the Institut Professionale Renzo Frau in San Ginesio. This establishment is noted for two student courses, one in mechanical engineering specializing in automated systems and robotics and the other in cabinetmaking. Read More
OUR 2017 ANNUAL REPORT IS ON LINE! By jonathan.ringenbach | May 23, 2018 You will discover a great deal of information about the actions realized by the Foundation during year 2017. Click here to have a look. Read More
SUPPORT FOR A FOREST AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROJECT IN SUMATRA By jonathan.ringenbach | May 19, 2018 Philippe Legrez, Executive Director of the Michelin Corporate Foundation travelled to Sumatra to assess how the project developed by WWF and supported by the Foundation is progressing. Read More
CHORALE SEASON By jonathan.ringenbach | May 18, 2018 The Chœur Régional d’Auvergne, which will soon celebrate its 15 years of existence, was conceived when it was created as a “tool to the service of chorale art in Auvergne”. Read More
EBOLA FEVER EPIDEMIC IN LIBERIA By jonathan.ringenbach | May 11, 2018 Humanitarian programmes and emergency situations are also part of the field of action of the Michelin Corporate Foundation. Read More
CECLER : OPENING OF A MEDICALLY-EQUIPPED RECEPTION FACILITY FOR THE HOMLESS By jonathan.ringenbach | May 11, 2018 At Clermont-Ferrand, the CeCler association opens its doors to more than 3,500 homeless persons, asylum seekers and refugees every year. The Michelin Corporate Foundation is involved at its side to bring help to these people who often have health problems but cannot be hospitalized. Read More
RESTORING A TRAIL IN THE YELLOWSTONE PARK By jonathan.ringenbach | April 19, 2018 With more than three million visitors per year, Yellowstone is one of the most visited National Parks in the United States. Read More
2017/2018 CHORAL SEASON By jonathan.ringenbach | April 18, 2018 The Chœur Régional d’Auvergne is an ensemble of amateur singers whose director since its creation has been Blaise Plumettaz. Its reason for being is the pursuit of choral excellence and the pleasure of sharing music. Formed in 2000, the choir has acquired a reputation extending beyond borders thanks to its spirited music-making in the four départements of the region. Read More
Road Safety Program in South Africa and Brazil By jonathan.ringenbach | April 12, 2018 Road safety is a major focus of the Michelin Corporate Foundation. To this end the Foundation is involved with Youth for Road Safety (YOURS), a worldwide organization which particularly targets young people under 25 who are the most frequent victims of road accidents. Every year, 400,000 young pedestrians, cyclists, motor cyclists, car drivers and passengers are involved in road accidents, especially in emerging and low and middle-income countries. Read More
