ONE-TIME DONATIONS FRANCE ASSOCIATION & INITIATIVES

“Babel: An Initiatory Journey to Save the World” was performed by 140 children on the stages of Nice Opera from June 21 to June 30.

A participatory opera on the challenges of climatic change, it was composed and conducted by Sergio Monterisi and directed by Magali Thomas, who also wrote the libretto.

All the young students were from primary schools in Nice, and they included youngsters with various disabilities.

The production of Babel marks the second time the children have been included in the Nice Opera season, and the Cuomo foundation was pleased to support this exciting project.

Amount awarded in 2022

€ 3,110

The Artimuse is the student body yachting club of Sciences Po, the renowned French university.

The Artimuse is a non-profit organisation that teaches students about sailing through its mythological ‘Sailing Days’. Furthermore, crucially its purpose is to educate students by organising conferences on the marine environment concerns including ocean protection.

Artimuse adds to Sciences Po’s prominence by competing in the EDHEC Sailing Cup, Europe’s premier student sporting event and the world’s largest intercollegiate offshore regatta. This race would not be possible without the assistance of significant corporate relationships.

Amount awarded in 2022

€ 5,300