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Les fondations partagent leurs expériences
07.10.2019 | LuxembourgArticle published by Paperjam on 25 September 2019 -
European Parliament debate on ways to unlock philanthropy’s potential for public good
04.10.2019 | EuropeFollowing years of efforts to promote a more enabling environment for philanthropy in Europe, MEPs and key stakeholders gathered at the European Parliament in order to debate how to release philanthropy’s untapped potential for public good across Europe. -
Fondation Engeleefer, new sheltered foundation
02.10.2019 |We have the pleasure to welcome a new foundation under our aegis, the Fondation Engeleefer.
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A new foundation under our aegis
13.09.2019 |We have the pleasure to welcome a new foundation under our aegis, the Fondation Jacques Toledano.
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Two paintings by the Luxembourgish painter Corneille Lentz discovered during renovation project
17.07.2019 | Luxembourg, Culture and DiversityAt the recent exhibition “Plakeg!” at Villa Vauban, a newly-found painting by the Luxembourgish painter Corneille Lentz was displayed. The painting was discovered in the estate of Mrs Antoinette Schleich-Lentz, the daughter of the painter and the founder of Fondation Schleich-Lentz. It was found in the attic of her house in poor condition and was donated to the museum to be restored. -
The EESC calls for EU member states to “establish an enabling environment for philanthropy”
23.05.2019 | EuropeThe European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopts an Opinion on the European philanthropy sector calling for EU Member States to ensure an enabling environment for philanthropy in line with EU freedoms and fundamental rights”; A great achievement and a promising opportunity for European philanthropy. -
Fondation de Luxembourg endorses the European Philanthropy Manifesto
21.03.2019 | EuropeAs member of the Donors and Foundations Network in Europe (DAFNE) and the European Foundation Centre (EFC), Fondation de Luxembourg is a signatory to the European Philanthropy Manifesto. -
Promoting a sustainable investment approach
11.03.2019 | LuxembourgThe Fondation de Luxembourg believes in aligning a foundation’s investments with its philanthropic mission and the charitable causes it is supporting. For this reason, we launched in 2009 a SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) policy, which has now been revised. -
Pelican Grant for two PhD students in colorectal cancer
12.02.2019 | Luxembourg, Health and ResearchJessica Karta and Dominik Ternes, two PhD students from the Life Sciences Research Unit (LSRU) at the University of Luxembourg, have recently been awarded the Pelican Grant from the Fondation du Pélican de Mie et Pierre Hippert-Faber. -
„Eine menschliche Dimension“
29.01.2019 | Luxembourg, EuropeArticle paru dans le Luxemburger Wort, 22 janvier 2019