Developing manual skills in middle and high school By nellie | March 5, 2026 We fully share the ambition of our partner À Deux Mains: to awaken students by training them in manual skills from middle school onwards, to strengthen their practical skills, to stimulate their curiosity and to offer a new way of exploring the world. By reintegrating hands-on activities into the school curriculum, from 6th grade to… Read More
Working together for more inclusive territories By nellie | March 3, 2026 Operating at the heart of French communities, the Michelin Corporate Foundation supports projects that strengthen social cohesion and equal opportunities. In Saône-et-Loire, near the Michelin site in Montceau, the Michelin Corporate Foundation supports the Weavers association, which is committed to the social and professional integration of exiled people. Training and valuing the talents of refugees Upon arriving… Read More
A national network at the heart of the culture of “doing things together” By nellie | February 26, 2026 Founded in 2015, RFFLabs is now the leading national network of Fab Labs and makerspaces. It brings together spaces for experimentation, learning, and citizen innovation where people come to prototype, create, repair, share, and pass on their knowledge. The network champions a vision: that of distributed, open, and accessible manufacturing, capable of meeting contemporary challenges. Its activities… Read More
Strengthening citizen resilience in the face of crises By nellie | February 26, 2026 We are pleased to announce our new partnership with the French Network of FabLabs (RFFLabs), a national association which has been bringing together FabLabs, Spaces and Communities of Making since 2015 around a common ambition: to make, learn, share and contribute to changing the world. This partnership is fully aligned with our Foundation’s commitment to supporting collaborative social models capable… Read More
Encouraging diversity in science professions By nellie | February 17, 2026 Women represent only 35% of graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. And this figure has stagnated for over 10 years. The International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 12th was an opportunity to highlight the continued inequality in access to scientific and digital fields. Faced with these challenges, we support initiatives that take… Read More
48th International Short Film Festival By nellie | January 27, 2026 The whole city of Clermont-Ferrand is buzzing with excitement! 🎬 The International Short Film Festival returns from January 30th to February 7th. For one week, Clermont-Ferrand will be buzzing with the energy of short films! Screenings, meetings, discussions among professionals… Over the decades, this annual event has become a true meeting point for filmmakers and amateur and professional audiences from around the world. The 2025 edition attracted more than 170,000 visitors, drawn by the diversity of cinematic perspectives and creative visions. We are proud to support the organizing association, Sauve Qui Peut Le Court Métrage, and… Read More
Promoting healthy and sustainable food in food aid By nellie | December 10, 2025 “Eating better also means living better. Quality food assistance strengthens the dignity, health, and autonomy of the people receiving support.” — Croix-Rouge française In France, many people experiencing food insecurity struggle to access fresh, balanced, and high-quality products. To address this public health issue, the French Red Cross is launching a structured program aimed at improving the nutritional quality… Read More
Towards a multi-service mobility platform By nellie | December 8, 2025 While access to mobility is recognized as a key factor in social and professional integration, some areas struggle to provide their entire population with transportation solutions that meet their needs. The ability to move around, whether for accessing employment or organizing daily life, is not the same for all citizens. In France, one in three… Read More
Promoting technical & professional training By nellie | November 21, 2025 Why not, right from high school, choose technical and professional training to ensure a successful entry into the workforce? The Télémaque Pro program supports young people enrolled in vocational high schools and partner apprenticeship training centers (CFA), with the aim of facilitating their continued education and professional integration. It is with this objective of inclusion… Read More
The 8th edition of the “Safe City” label By nellie | November 20, 2025 At the 107th Congress of Mayors and Presidents of Intermunicipal Authorities of France (AMF) in Paris, the french Road Safety Association and its partners unveiled the list of 179 new municipalities awarded the “Safe City” label as part of the 8th edition of the label. This label recognizes municipalities, regardless of their size, that make a concrete commitment to road safety… Read More
