Supporting social, ecological
and solidarity change
A VISION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Albert Marie endowment fund, created by the 4th generation of the Biotteau family, supports and finances any initiative of general interest, with a philanthropic nature, driven by social, environmental, or territorial issues, to act in favor of a sustainable and solidarity-based future.
“As a family business, the social dimension has always been at the heart of our family’s concerns. We want to act by supporting projects that improve the living conditions of all. By combining ecology and solidarity, we will leave a lasting and responsible footprint.”
— Sabrina Biotteau, President of the Albert Marie endowment fund
Examples of projects supported in France:
- Funding a project by Écocyclerie des Mauges to improve the sorting and recovery of second-hand clothes and shoes
- Support for Carton plein, an association that helps people in situations of exclusion find employment through the collection and reuse of used cardboard boxes
- Support for the Télémaque Nantes association, which helps young people from fragile territories to find their way, build self-confidence, and discover their path through mentoring
Examples of projects supported internationally:
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- Installation of solar panels and a biogas station in an orphanage in Bangladesh with Lef for Life
- Provision of feminine hygiene products, renovation of latrines, and awareness-raising in 6 schools in Bangladesh with Better with Water
- Support for the Enfants du Mékong association, which helps reduce the exodus of women to factories in Thailand by offering them stable and local employment at Soieries du Mékong
Focus on 4 projects the fund has supported
LEF FOR LIFE
LEF for Life is an NGO located in Dhaka, which provides free primary and secondary education to over 300 underprivileged children living in slums in Bangladesh. By installing solar panels and a biogas station, the Endowment Fund helps the orphanage become energy self-sufficient, allowing it to use its other income to accommodate more children and purchase more materials. By supporting LEF, an entire project of sustainable and responsible transition is supported.
EMMAÜS D’FILS
The Emmaüs D’Fils project is led by the Emmaüs Solidarité association, which welcomes and supports people in situations of extreme exclusion and precariousness. Co-constructed by ten Emmaüs Solidarité structures, this program aims to equip them with sewing materials and launch a series of sewing/fashion workshops supervised by professionals. The goal is to develop the use of sewing as a means of training, integration, and well-being for the people welcomed.
This is a project with multiple purposes and impacts:
- Recycling, upcycling, and creation
- Well-being, creativity, and self-esteem
- Socialization and integration
- Skills and training
RENOVATION OF A SCHOOL IN INDIA
The Albert Marie endowment fund financed the renovation of the Malayappalayam Higher Secondary School, located 30 km from the NSP factory (Gémo manufacturer) and the Primetex agent, both project partners, in Tirupur, India. The renovation, which was completed in April 2021, included the reconstruction of sanitary facilities, the renovation of the main school building and the installation of two water purifiers. This will provide the school’s 900 students with better teaching and learning conditions.
LA CRAVATE SOLIDAIRE
La Cravate Solidaire fights against hiring discrimination, particularly those related to appearance. It supports people in (re)integration into the workforce by preparing them for their future job interviews.
The association offers individual, free, and open-to-all workshops, where each candidate benefits from:
- Personalized image advice and the donation of an outfit suitable for their professional project,
- HR coaching and preparation for their future interviews with volunteer recruitment experts,
- A photo session to have a professional photo suitable for their resume.
