The largest museum in France is located in our towns ! By nellie | July 15, 2025 Since 2014, the Michelin Corporate Foundation has partnered with the Fondation Sauvegarde de l’Art Français, convinced that the Greatest Museum in France is located in our communities, scattered throughout France, in our streets, our parks, our churches,… and that this program would become a wonderful opportunity to rediscover the heritage treasures hidden in our communities,… Read More
Engaging territories towards safer mobility By nellie | July 2, 2025 Faced with the persistence of risky behavior on the roads, the Road Safety Association is implementing a unique approach in France: the “Safe City” label, which mobilizes local authorities around road safety. The objective: to make each municipality a committed player, in direct contact with its citizens, to strengthen prevention on the ground. To reduce… Read More
Towards a culture of road safety shared by all By nellie | June 6, 2025 “Road safety is a common good” Florence Guillaume, Interministerial Delegate for Road Safety The Ville Prudente label held its 5th symposium at the Palais du Luxembourg (Paris) on June 5th for elected officials from the 530 municipalities already holding the label. This label highlights the municipalities most committed to road safety and prevention. This year’s… Read More
Restoring a biodiversity corridor in Guinea By nellie | June 6, 2025 “The ecological corridor is more than a protected area: it is a promise of coherence between local development, conservation and climate, and a model that can be replicated across the continent.” Climate Chance In northern Guinea, Climate Chance is piloting a pioneering biodiversity conservation initiative: the creation of a 62,000-hectare ecological corridor linking two national… Read More
Raising awareness among communities about forest protection By nellie | June 4, 2025 “Raising awareness means transmitting and empowering change. By accessing local and appropriate resources, we enable communities to become active players in protecting their environment.” Libraries Without Borders In Côte d’Ivoire, deforestation has led to the disappearance of more than 80% of the forest cover in sixty years. To address this major ecological challenge, Libraries Without Borders (Bibliothèques… Read More
Educating girls, a lever for social transformation By nellie | May 19, 2025 Since 1958, the Enfants du Mékong association has been working in Southeast Asia to enable the most vulnerable children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access a future through education. Thanks to the support of its partners, it implements programs that concretely address the obstacles faced by many young girls: early marriages, gender discrimination, school distance, or… Read More
Awakening the scientific spirit in young people By nellie | May 16, 2025 « Science is not just facts, it is a way of thinking, of doubting, of searching» says Pierre Léna, co-founder of the La main à la pâte Foundation For three decades, this has been the mission of the La main à la pâte Foundation: to provide daily support and training to teachers who guide young primary… Read More
Reinventing yourself after an entrepreneurial mishap By nellie | April 28, 2025 Closing a business is a difficult experience, both professionally and personally. To help entrepreneurs get back on their feet after a liquidation, the 60,000 Rebonds association offers completely free, structured, and caring support. Since 2020, its Auvergne branch has already supported 46 entrepreneurs, 20 of whom are still receiving support. Faced with the increase in… Read More
Supporting committed entrepreneurs By nellie | April 23, 2025 Faced with social and environmental challenges, new forms of entrepreneurship are emerging to meet the needs of the regions. CoCoShaker, an incubator for social entrepreneurs and committed local communities, supports entrepreneurs with social and environmental impact by helping them structure and develop their projects in Auvergne. Thanks to the support of the Michelin Corporate Foundation,… Read More
The KARIBU app is growing! By nellie | April 15, 2025 Mastering the language is the key to independence and professional integration. As part of our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity, we are proud to support the development of the KARIBU app for learning French, alongside Libraries Without Borders. To meet the needs of immigrants and refugees in France, the app is available free of… Read More
