Founded in 1993, the FACE Foundation was born from the belief that companies can act alongside public authorities and the non-profit sector. Today, over 5,000 companies are engaged in 70 regions to support 400,000 individuals each year. “The founders of the Foundation had the intuition that companies also had a role to play in their communities to help support the most disadvantaged individuals,” explains Timothée Delacôte.
The organization works with young dropouts, seniors, people with disabilities, newcomers to France, and women victims of violence. Its actions are centered around four main areas: professional integration, youth guidance, access to rights, and ecological transition. “Our goal is really to broaden the possibilities for these young people,” explains Timothée Delacôte, who particularly focuses on mentoring and workplace immersion to combat self-censorship.
To measure the effectiveness of its actions, FACE has been conducting impact studies for nearly ten years. “The expected outcome is the inclusion of individuals or, at a minimum, their sense of inclusion.” According to the foundation, between 70 and 80% of the individuals supported find a job or training each year.
Beyond the beneficiaries, companies also reap positive effects. “We can demonstrate that a company's commitment can also translate into very concrete benefits for them. It's really this win-win logic,” concludes Timothée Delacôte.
