Ongoing projects – fondationmad.org

INFINITE

Louise d Aspremont — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:47:56 +0000

The INFINITE non-profit programme enables talented students from modest backgrounds to access the most demanding courses and succeed in them. Recognising that talent is universal but access to opportunities is not, INFINITE is committed to removing the financial, social, and cultural barriers that hinder access to excellence.

To this end, INFINITE has developed a unique model combining a zero-interest student loan with no guarantor — made possible thanks to the support of dedicated donors — and personalised mentoring from professionals who have achieved excellence in their fields. Students also benefit from structured support and a dedicated community that provides access to networks, advice, and opportunities crucial to their future.

At the heart of the INFINITE model lies the principles of solidarity and sustainability: once students have established themselves professionally, they gradually repay their loan, thereby helping to fund the studies of new generations of students. This mechanism turns every contribution into a sustainable lever capable of guiding more and more talented individuals towards their desired career paths.

The MAD Foundation provides financial support to INFINITE to help roll out its student loan programme and fund its structural and operational needs. This enables the organisation to continue its development and expand its impact.

Student quote: “Without INFINITE, my admission to HEC Paris would have remained a dream, shattered by an insurmountable financial barrier. Thanks to their trust and the support of donors, a door that money threatened to close has opened up a possible future.” Hidaya, promo of 2024

Jeanine Manuel School

Louise d Aspremont — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:13:57 +0000

Founded in 1954, the Jeannine Manuel School is an international, bilingual French school. Since its inception, the school’s mission has been to promote international understanding through bilingual education and cultural diversity across its three sites in Paris, Lille and London. The driving forces behind the Jeannine Manuel School’s teaching methods are innovation and consistency. The school’s commitment to educational excellence stems from the dedication of its teachers, ongoing research into best practices worldwide, and constant monitoring of developments in cognitive science.

The MAD Foundation’s support contributes to the school’s scholarship programme, which provides financial assistance to families with proven financial need for students of all nationalities who are likely to thrive at the school.

Vaincre la Mucoviscidose (Stream Against Muco)

Louise d Aspremont — Fri, 23 May 2025 13:40:07 +0000

Since 1965, Vaincre la Mucoviscidose has supported patients and their families in every aspect of life disrupted by cystic fibrosis. The association is organized around four key missions: curing tomorrow by supporting and funding research; treating today by improving care quality; living better with cystic fibrosis by enhancing patients’ quality of life; raising public awareness and informing parents and patients.

Through its participation in the 2025 edition of Stream Against Muco – a charity event co-organized by Vaincre La Muco to raise funds for the association – The MAD Foundation financially supports Vaincre la Mucoviscidose in fulfilling its four missions: cure, care, live better, raise awareness and inform.

Acted

Louise d Aspremont — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:37:17 +0000

Acted is a French non-governmental organization founded in 1993, dedicated to development, humanitarian aid, and environmental sustainability. Active in 43 countries, it implements nearly 600 projects each year, assisting more than 27.1 million people. Acted intervenes in emergency situations, rehabilitation, and development contexts, with a mission to support vulnerable populations affected by crises, conflicts, or natural disasters, while promoting inclusive and sustainable growth.

The MAD Foundation supports Acted by financing a humanitarian project in Haiti aimed at urgently addressing the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince. This project seeks to reduce the vulnerability of displaced populations by improving their access to safe drinking water and sanitation, temporarily alleviating the immediate impacts of the ongoing humanitarian and health crisis.

Oxford Hospitals Charity

Louise d Aspremont — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:06:38 +0000

Oxford Hospitals Charity is a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing patient care and staff wellbeing across the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). Through fundraising and community support, the charity funds state-of-the-art equipment, patient comfort initiatives, and staff development programs. It supports critical areas like cancer care, children’s services, and emergency medicine, making a positive impact on thousands of lives every year.

The MAD Foundation supports the Oxford Hospitals Charity by funding projects within the Children’s Hospitals to enhance care quality and improve hospital experiences for young patients and their families. These initiatives include providing home pulse oximeters for babies with heart conditions, a centralized support service for families of children with cancer, and supplying toys to make hospital stays more enjoyable.

Mayhew

Louise d Aspremont — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:44:08 +0000

Mayhew is a London-based animal welfare charity that has been helping pets and their owners since 1886. It focuses on rescuing and rehoming cats and dogs, providing low-cost veterinary services, and supporting vulnerable pet owners. Through innovative community outreach programmes, Mayhew promotes responsible pet ownership and addresses issues like pet homelessness. Its mission is to improve the lives of animals and their communities, creating a lasting impact on animal welfare.

The MAD Foundation supports Mayhew in its mission to provide preventative veterinary care, including vaccinations and parasite treatments, to pets from low-income families, improving animal health, easing financial pressures on owners, and strengthening the human-animal bond in our communities.

Ark

Louise d Aspremont — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:18:33 +0000

Ark (Absolute Return for Kids) is an education charity dedicated to ensuring that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a high-quality education and real choices in life. Operating a network of 39 non-selective schools across Birmingham, Hastings, London, and Portsmouth, Ark serves approximately 30,000 students, focusing on communities where it can make the most significant impact. Beyond its schools, Ark develops and scales ventures addressing critical issues in education, such as early years provision, curriculum development, and teacher training, aiming to share successful approaches and solutions more broadly.

The MAD Foundation supports Ark by funding its Ark Sport programme, empowering young people both physically and mentally. Specifically, the MAD Foundation supports the organisation of Ark’s network-wide championship events, where students from different regions compete against each other throughout the year, with a focus on football and athletics.

Le Village des Enfants Extraordinaires

Louise d Aspremont — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:37:09 +0000

Le Village des Enfants Extraordinaires is a French non-profit organization dedicated to creating educational and playful spaces adapted for children and teenagers with disabilities, particularly cognitive or behavioral disorders, as well as their families. In September 2023, it inaugurated its first pilot center in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, offering a variety of activities such as dance, music, visual arts, and motor skill courses in an inclusive and supportive environment. The goal is to encourage learning through play, reduce isolation among families, and promote social inclusion from an early age. VILDEO has been awarded numerous prizes and distinctions for technological and social innovation in the fields of solidarity and disability.

The MAD Foundation provides financial support to the Village des Enfants Extra-Ordinaires by contributing to the costs associated with children’s access to the Village, including participation in weekly educational workshops and open-access activities.

Opéra national de Paris

Louise d Aspremont — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:35:55 +0000

With a history spanning over 350 years, the Paris Opera offers each season a lyrical and choreographic program at the highest level of excellence, at the Palais Garnier and Opéra Bastille. The institution pursues three fundamental missions: creation – at the very heart of its activities – openness to all audiences – through an accessible pricing policy, dedicated arts and cultural education programs, tours, and performance broadcasts – and the transmission of its knowledge and expertise – contributing to the enrichment of a shared heritage, notably through its Academy, which hosts singers and instrumentalists in residence, and its Ballet School.

Through its contribution to the AROP’s Cercle Taglioni (Circle of Patrons) since 2024, the MAD Foundation supports the Paris Opera Ballet School in fulfilling its key missions: education, by accompanying the talents of all students, irrespective of their background or circumstances; stage experience, through ambitious seasonal programming and enriching the School’s repertoire; work environment, by supporting the School’s health department; and finally outreach, by backing recordings and broadcasts of performances, masterclasses, and international exchanges.

Juan Pena Aguirre

Louise d Aspremont — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:38:18 +0000

Juan José Peña Aguirre, a young Colombian violin prodigy, was admitted to the Universidad Mayor de Chile in 2016 under the guidance of the French violinist Dorian Lamotte. In 2020, he continued his studies at the Lausanne Conservatoire, where he studied with Julien Zufferey. Currently, he is pursuing his Bachelor’s degree at the Haute École de Musique in Lausanne with the violinist Svetlana Makarova, while also studying piano with Jorge Viladoms. He has garnered numerous prizes and earned praise for his remarkable artistic performances.

The MAD Foundation is offering financial support for the development of Juan’s career as a violinist.