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
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
Mangrove reforestation and local development By nellie | October 20, 2025 Indonesia alone is home to ¼ of the world’s mangroves. On a global scale, this coastal tropical forest has been identified as a key forest for regulating the world’s climate, thanks to its carbon storage capacity. About 100 kilometers from the future Indonesian capital, the Mahakam Delta and Adang Bay are essential coastal ecosystems, now threatened by erosion and intensive… Read More
Bringing classical music to the heart of the region By nellie | September 3, 2025 Since 1966, the La Chaise-Dieu Festival has been bringing classical music to rural areas. Each year, this major cultural event takes place in the Saint-Robert Abbey and other emblematic locations in Haute-Loire, Puy-de-Dôme, and the Loire. More than just an event, the Festival plays a key role in the region’s vitality by promoting its heritage… Read More
Promoting mobility accessible to everyone By nellie | August 1, 2025 Promoting mobility accessible to everyone, everywhere: that’s one of our commitments. In Marseille, the first city to commit to the My Easy Access program, we are supporting, alongside Tourism & Handicaps Association, a concrete initiative to make city centers more inclusive. 📍My Easy Access allows users to identify places and routes accessible to people with… 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
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
