Who We Are
The France-Israel Foundation acts as a bridge between cultures, generations, and disciplines by supporting concrete projects in the fields of education, culture, science, economy, and social affairs.
Our Vision
Born from a meeting in 2005 between French President Jacques Chirac and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, and recognized as a public-interest foundation, the France-Israel Foundation aims to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between France and Israel by fostering mutual understanding, enriched intercultural dialogue, and fruitful collaborations in the economic, scientific, educational, cultural, and social fields.
Our Mission
The France-Israel Foundation organizes study trips, conferences, academic symposiums, cultural exchanges, and collaborative projects to create meaningful connections between French and Israeli actors in the economic, scientific, educational, cultural, and social fields.
By bringing together public and private stakeholders around shared initiatives, it serves as a catalyst for closer ties between the two civil societies, which share the values of democracy, freedom, and gender equality.
Our Values
Dialogue
Encouraging exchange and mutual understanding.
Excellence
Striving for impact and quality in every project.
Solidarity
Supporting those in need and fostering connection.
Influence
Promoting and sharing French and Israeli talents and culture.
Sustainability
Building initiatives with long-term impact.
A message from the President.
"The France-Israel Foundation works to develop relations between the two countries with the aim of strengthening ties between the French and Israeli people in all areas of civil society.
Our ambition is to deepen scientific, economic, and cultural relations between France and Israel, and starting in 2019, we will be launching new areas of partnership.
The France-Israel Foundation is committed to fully embracing its vital role as a bridge of friendship and exchange between our two nations, united by shared democratic values."
Dr. Muriel Haim, President
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Statement by the President of the French Republic,
November 24, 2005.
“Between France and Israel exists a unique relationship in which the human dimension is essential. One only needs to recall the importance of the French-speaking presence in Israel, and that of the Jewish community in France — the third largest in the world.
But this relationship must now take a new step forward. While the two States maintain regular dialogue on all matters of common interest, and while economic and cultural ties continue to grow stronger, there still lacks, between our public opinions — and especially the younger generations — the reciprocal knowledge and mutual understanding that the quality and depth of the ties built over more than 50 years between France and Israel call for.
It is therefore with great satisfaction that I welcome the forthcoming launch of the Foundation. With it, the action of public authorities will find an extension within both societies, helping to dispel the stereotypes and misunderstandings that too often take root.
It will support and amplify the many initiatives already flourishing across the economic, cultural, academic, and scientific spheres, giving life to the friendship between our two countries.”