Identity and mission

The Charlemagne Foundation promotes social justice and human dignity through over 1,400 projects carried out in Italy and around the world

The Charlemagne Foundation supports communities, organizations and territories that promote dignity, social justice and change, in Italy and around the world. Its commitment is to accompany them in becoming autonomous, strong and free to build their own future.

We act in three areas — philanthropic synergies, community pathways, international solidarity — to transform shared visions into concrete actions.

We believe in the strength of communities and people: we listen to their stories, create connections and build alliances between civil society, institutions, philanthropic bodies and the third sector.

We share energy, resources and perspectives to generate lasting change, grounded in the rights and dignity of every person.

History

The roots of our commitment

The Charlemagne Foundation was established in 1998 through the vision of Françoise Rousseau, with the aim of giving continuity to a concrete commitment against exclusion and inequality. From the very beginning, it chose autonomy, secularism and independence, placing at its core the dignity of people and responsibility towards communities, in Italy and around the world.

Values that transform lives

Human dignity

We place the person at the centre. Every initiative stems from the protection of rights, respect for differences and the commitment to countering every form of exclusion.

Social justice

We promote equity, participation and shared responsibility. We support communities and organizations so that they may grow strong enough to generate change.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of alliances. We build philanthropic and institutional synergies to broaden the impact of our actions, in Italy and around the world.

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More about the Foundation

Our history

The sparks that gave life to an autonomous and independent Foundation

Collaborations

We believe that sparking synergies allows us to achieve incredibly greater results

Our team

Diverse experiences and expertise in service of a shared vision