Repair Today, Prepare for Tomorrow
Because the future should not be a risk, but an opportunity to act together, the AXA Foundation for Human Progress pioneers bold new forms of action and solidarity. It tackles today’s major risks to mend the present and dare tomorrow.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION The AXA Foundation for Human Progress is dedicated to supporting high-impact projects that are essential to social cohesion and solidarity.
With an annual budget of €60 million - making it one of the leading players in corporate philanthropy in France and Europe -, it brings together under a single banner the philanthropic commitments of AXA Group and AXA Mutuelles d’assurances across four historic areas: Science, Nature, Solidarity and Culture.
The Foundation aims to build more inclusive and resilient societies, both today and for generations to come.
United for Impact
Communities actively working to drive positive change for all and to reduce all forms of vulnerability and social inequality are invited by the Foundation to join forces around the four pillars of action - Science, Nature, Solidarity and Culture - to tackle the challenges facing our societies. Partners from the associative, institutional, academic, and cultural sectors that share its values and its vision of protection and a culture of prevention play a key role in this collective commitment to human progress.
A Transdisciplinary and Cross-Cutting Approach
Faced with complex, interconnected risks, our societies need solutions that dare to cross disciplinary boundaries. Today’s major risks - from climate change and biodiversity loss to health crises, social fragmentation and technological disruption - are deeply interdependent and cannot be addressed in isolation. This vision is embodied in flagship programs such as the AXA Chairs, which promote transdisciplinary research and are co-developed with non-academic partners to ensure that scientific insights lead to concrete societal action.
Advancing Human Progress in an Increasingly Interconnected World
Science
Supporting research that drives progress, builds trust in knowledge, and improves quality of life.
Nature
Reconciling human development and long-term protection of ecosystems & biodiversity for a viable future.
Solidarity, Inclusion & Education
Driving social cohesion by building a more inclusive and resilient society, with a focus on the most vulnerable.
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Preserving and transmitting heritage and savoir-faire to sustain collective memory and to support tomorrow’s creation.