Ma Chance Moi Aussi (Lyon)

A longstanding partner of the Endowment Fund since 2021, Ma Chance Moi Aussi will receive renewed support to accompany a new group of 12 children aged 5 to 7 in Lyon. Built around intensive, long-term educational support, the program combines academic assistance, cultural and sports activities, and psychoeducational workshops, while closely involving families in their children's development and learning journey.

Fondation de l’Armée du Salut (Lyon)

A partner of the bioMérieux Endowment Fund for Education since 2024, Fondation de l’Armée du Salut will receive renewed support through its new project, Des repères pour Grandir. This partnership marks a new milestone, introducing a more comprehensive and structured approach that places children's social and emotional development at the heart of the program. Implemented across nine shelters in the Lyon metropolitan area, the project will support nearly 400 children aged 0 to 8 and their families, combining parenting support, access to cultural activities, and training for frontline professionals.

L’Oiseau Bleu (Grenoble)

The bioMérieux Endowment Fund is renewing its partnership with L’Oiseau Bleu, supported since 2023, to expand its parenting support program in the Isère region. Building on the positive outcomes of the initial project, this new partnership will support 110 children aged 0 to 8 and 85 families experiencing severe hardship.

The program will provide enhanced support through early learning workshops, academic assistance, educational and cultural activities, and holiday programs, helping children develop while strengthening parent-child relationships.

Énergie Jeunes (Lyon)

The bioMérieux Endowment Fund for Education is supporting Énergie Jeunes in extending its Progresser chaque jour (Progress Every Day) program to younger primary school pupils in Grades 1 to 3. Already implemented with older students, the program is now being expanded to the early years of primary education to address learning inequalities before they widen. The aim is to strengthen children's cognitive and motivational skills, particularly self-confidence, perseverance, and enjoyment of learning, helping prevent academic difficulties and school dropout in the longer term. Implemented in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Occitanie regions, the project combines classroom sessions with dedicated parenting support to encourage families' involvement in their children's education. Over three years, the program will benefit approximately 5,000 students, 3,500 families, and 285 teachers.

Agir pour l’École (Lyon)

The Endowment Fund is renewing its support for Agir pour l’École to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy skills and tackle educational inequalities from an early age. This new project will support 2,500 children aged 5 to 8 attending schools in priority education areas in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, through the implementation of educational programs, teacher training, and family engagement initiatives.

Fundación Balia por la Infancia – Spain

The Endowment Fund is supporting Fundación Balia por la Infancia to promote equal opportunities for 312 vulnerable children aged 3 to 8 living in disadvantaged neighborhoods of Madrid, Spain. The strength of this program lies in its consistent, long-term approach, with activities offered four days a week throughout the school year over a three-year period. Combining personalized academic support, educational, sports and cultural activities, and social-emotional learning, the program aims to sustainably strengthen children's academic skills, self-confidence, and independence, while actively involving families in their educational journey.

Action for Women Hellas – Greece

The bioMérieux Endowment Fund for Education is supporting Action for Women Hellas in empowering refugee and migrant mothers in their parenting role and promoting their social integration, while contributing to their young children's development. Implemented over two years in Athens, the project combines Greek language classes, parenting workshops, and psychosocial support for mothers with childcare services tailored to children's needs. By extending the opening hours of a daycare center, approximately 50 children aged 0 to 4 each year will benefit from early learning and developmental activities in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Le Curandaie APS – Italy

The Endowment Fund is supporting Le Curandaie APS in Florence, Italy, to promote the development and inclusion of 210 to 240 vulnerable children aged 3 to 8 over three years. Through educational, artistic, and cultural activities offered after school and during school holidays, the project aims to stimulate children's creativity, strengthen their social-emotional skills, and encourage social interaction. It also provides families with access to an inclusive and supportive educational environment, helping reduce inequalities from an early age.

Chicago HOPES for Kids (Chicago)

Le Fonds de dotation apporte son soutien à Chicago HOPES for Kids dans le déploiement de son programme Ready Readers, destiné aux enfants de 5 à 8 ans sans domicile fixe, hébergés dans des centres d’accueil d’urgence ou d’hébergement temporaire à Chicago. À travers un accompagnement scolaire personnalisé, des activités de lecture et le développement des compétences socio-émotionnelles, ce programme vise à renforcer les apprentissages, la confiance en soi et le bien-être des enfants confrontés à la précarité du logement. Sur trois ans, 90 à 108 enfants bénéficieront de cet accompagnement, proposé tout au long de l’année dans un environnement sécurisant et bienveillant.

United Services for Children (Saint Louis)

Le Fonds de dotation soutient United Services for Children dans le déploiement de son programme Next Steps Preschool, qui vise à répondre aux besoins d’accompagnement spécifiques des enfants de 3 à 4 ans issus de familles à faibles revenus et présentant des retards de développement ou des besoins éducatifs particuliers. À travers une approche éducative inclusive et personnalisée, ce programme vise à renforcer les compétences cognitives, linguistiques, motrices et socio-émotionnelles des enfants afin de faciliter leur entrée à l’école maternelle. Sur trois ans, 50 à 60 enfants et leurs familles bénéficieront de cet accompagnement, contribuant ainsi à favoriser l’inclusion scolaire dès le plus jeune âge.

YWCA Utah (Salt Lake City)

Le Fonds de dotation renouvelle son partenariat avec YWCA Utah, après un premier projet ayant permis à 15 enfants issus de familles victimes de violences domestiques d’accéder à une éducation préscolaire de qualité. Ce nouveau soutien permettra d’accompagner 24 enfants de 6 à 8 ans à travers un programme périscolaire combinant soutien scolaire, activités éducatives et développement des compétences socio-émotionnelles, dans un environnement sécurisant et adapté à leurs besoins.

Friends of the Children (Salt Lake City)

Le Fonds de dotation soutient Friends of the Children dans son programme de mentorat individualisé et de long terme, destiné aux enfants confrontés à la pauvreté et à des situations de grande vulnérabilité. Grâce à un accompagnement individualisé et régulier par un mentor professionnel dédié à chaque enfant. Le programme vise à renforcer les apprentissages fondamentaux, développer les compétences socio-émotionnelles et favoriser la réussite scolaire des enfants. Sur trois ans, 40 enfants âgés de 4 à 8 ans et leurs familles bénéficieront de cet accompagnement, pour leur permettre de grandir dans un environnement plus stable et propice à leur épanouissement.

La Guilde européenne du Raid – Colombia

The bioMérieux Endowment Fund is supporting La Guilde européenne du Raid in implementing a social-emotional development project in partnership with the local organization La Cigarra in Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia. Using cinema as a tool for psychosocial support, the program offers age-appropriate film screenings followed by discussions facilitated by psychologists, helping children express their emotions, overcome challenges, and strengthen their emotional well-being. Complemented by artistic, recreational, and educational activities, this innovative approach will benefit 250 vulnerable children aged 1 to 8. The project will also provide support to 200 families, train 19 professionals, and raise mental health awareness among 2,000 community members.

Children of the Mékong – Vietnam, Thailand & the Philippines

The bioMérieux Endowment Fund is renewing its longstanding partnership with Children of the Mekong to continue and strengthen its support for nine early childhood centers across Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Over two years, this new project will support more than 1,200 vulnerable children aged 0 to 8, improving their access to balanced nutrition, healthcare, and quality education. The program will also provide support to 250 families, train 40 educators, and strengthen the capacity of local organizations to ensure a sustainable, long-term impact.

Action Education – India

The bioMérieux Endowment Fund is supporting Action Education in implementing its Parivartan Path project in Hyderabad, India, targeting migrant families working in brick kilns. This three-year program aims to improve the living conditions and future opportunities of 2,100 vulnerable children aged 0 to 8 by promoting access to education, nutrition, and healthcare, while protecting them from child labor. The project includes establishing childcare and learning facilities near their parents' workplaces, as well as supporting 2,250 parents to help ensure continuity in their children's education despite seasonal migration.

Racines d’Enfance – Côte d’Ivoire

The bioMérieux Endowment Fund is supporting Racines d’Enfance in building a preschool in Souamekro, a rural community in Côte d’Ivoire where access to early childhood education remains limited. Starting in the 2027 school year, 100 children will benefit from a safe learning environment tailored to their needs. Beyond the construction of the school, the project aims to promote children's overall development by combining quality preschool education, nutritional support through a vegetable garden, and the active involvement of families and local authorities.

UNICEF France – South Africa

The Endowment Fund is supporting UNICEF France in strengthening the literacy skills of 36,000 vulnerable children aged 5 to 8 in Gauteng Province, South Africa. The project aims to improve foundational learning outcomes in both English and children's home languages through teaching methods adapted to the local context. It will include training and ongoing support for 160 teachers, helping improve children's academic success and reduce educational inequalities from an early age.

Sur le Chemin de l’École – Kenya

Following its support for the construction of Nossim School, the Endowment Fund is renewing its commitment to sustainably improving learning conditions for 110 children aged 4 to 8, primarily from the Maasai community and facing significant economic and social challenges. This new phase of the project will focus on strengthening foundational learning, establishing a library, improving school infrastructure, and providing access to nutritious meals. It also aims to enhance teachers' skills and encourage the involvement of 70 families in their children's education.