Gérard Brémond and his wife, Jacqueline Délia-Brémond, founders
of the Foundation Ensemble, had long cherished the idea of becoming involved in work in the public interest. Their children, Delphine, Nathalie and Olivier, share this enthusiasm and support the project.
Thus, they have decided to give concrete expression to their intention, by setting up Fondation Ensemble, which has obtained the official approval in December 2004.
Mission
“All actions undertaken take account of environmental factors and include the protection of the environment and of all living species of animals and plants” (excerpt from the statutes).
The main observations behind the motivation for our work in the field include:
- Natural balances are currently in danger of being broken owing to the extreme pressure exerted on resources
- Poverty and environmental degradation are closely linked
- Sustainable improvement of the living conditions of underprivileged populations cannot be achieved without simultaneously protecting the environment
- Information, awareness raising and training are essential components of any project geared towards sustainable development.
The four fields of involvment of the Foundation so illustrate the will of the founders to fight against poverty while participating durably in the protection of the environment.
Partnership
In partnership with international, national and local associative structures, and funding agencies, the Foundation supports projects direct relation to the needs of the populations. Projects with impacts measurable over time which favour the emergence of local skills. Innovative projects whenever the context permits.
Besides, the Foundation is member of Water Solidarity Program ( Pseau ), the French Foundations Center ( CFF ) and the European Foundation Center ( EFC ).
Current programmes and enclosed projects
A list of all the programs of the Programmes and Small Grants Funds, supported by the Foundation Ensemble since its creation, and so of all its partners, is available in pdf, here.
