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Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund: taking concrete action for a fairer and more sustainable world

Publish on 02.09.2026 by Les Jardins de Gaïa

Through sponsorship, the Les jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund is committed to supporting change makers for a more positive future.

Growing environmental, social, and cultural challenges make it essential for civil society actors, particularly businesses, to get involved. Since 2019, the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund, created on the initiative of the eponymous company, has been fully committed to this dynamic by supporting projects with a strong social and environmental impact.

Accessible via the dotationgaia.com website, this philanthropic organization aims to support change makers who are working for a better tomorrow by giving them the means to build a fairer and more environmentally friendly world.

It is aimed both at leaders of public interest projects seeking financial support and at donors—individuals or companies—who want to give meaning to their commitment by supporting projects initiated by the Endowment Fund itself.

Thanks to transparent governance and rigorous project selection, the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund takes concrete action to transform values into actions.

What is the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund?

The Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund is a non-profit legal entity dedicated to financing and supporting projects of general interest. Acting within the framework of patronage, its mission is to receive and redistribute donations to social, environmental, educational, and cultural causes. The Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund stands out for its long-term vision, its strong commitment to ecological and human values, and its determination to take concrete action in the field. Although it operates independently, it is in line with the founding commitment and values of the Les Jardins de Gaïa company.

These values form the basis for all of the fund's actions. Respect for the environment and biodiversity is central, as are solidarity and the pursuit of social justice. The fund also attaches particular importance to the transmission of knowledge and education, which it considers to be essential levers for sustainable transformation. Finally, openness to the world is encouraged in order to promote dialogue, mutual understanding, and collective enrichment. These principles guide all of the fund's decisions and orientations.

What is the main mission of the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund?

The main mission of the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund is to support projects with a positive and sustainable impact that are capable of addressing major societal challenges. To this end, it is active in several complementary areas. In the field of the environment and ecology, the fund supports initiatives aimed at protecting nature, preserving ecosystems, developing sustainable agricultural practices, and raising awareness of ecological issues. In terms of education and knowledge transfer, it supports actions that promote access to knowledge, alternative teaching methods, and inclusive educational programs.

The fund also promotes social cohesion and solidarity by supporting projects that combat exclusion, strengthen social ties, and assist the most vulnerable members of society. In addition, it contributes to the promotion of culture and diversity by supporting artistic creation and meaningful cultural initiatives. Each project supported is selected for its ability to produce a concrete, measurable, and lasting impact, both locally and globally.

How does the Endowment Fund work in practice?

The Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund operates on a structured model that guarantees transparency, efficiency, and consistency. Project leaders can submit their initiatives via the dotationgaia.com website. Each application is then evaluated according to specific criteria, including its social or environmental utility, its alignment with the fund's values, as well as its feasibility and potential impact. Funding decisions are made collectively at quarterly board meetings.

The board of directors plays a central role in the fund's governance. It defines strategic directions, selects the projects to be supported, and ensures the proper use of the donations collected, thus guaranteeing responsible and credible management.

The fund is based on a financing model that relies on sponsorship and donations from committed individuals and companies. These contributions are eligible for tax reductions in accordance with French law, encouraging civic and entrepreneurial engagement in the service of a more sustainable, inclusive, and respectful future.

In addition to the projects supported following receipt of a funding application, the endowment fund identifies and carries out, with partners, supported projects that require financial support and skills assistance.

The flagship " Planète arc-en-ciel " project is a particularly good example of this support approach.

Planète arc-en-ciel: a concrete example of a supported project for education

"Planète arc-en-ciel" is a local project directly supported by the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund. This initiative to educate children about living things was designed to provide access to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) from kindergarten through fifth grade. Launched in cooperation with the teaching team at the Entre Ill et Rhin school in Wittisheim, this program aims to raise children's awareness of biodiversity preservation, social cohesion, and collective well-being.

Through hands-on activities such as exploring nature, outdoor schooling, tending a vegetable garden, and studying the food system, "Planète arc-en-ciel" transforms learning into an awakening to the beauty of the living world.

Through this project, which stimulates children's curiosity and emotions, the fund also promotes collaboration with the municipality of Wittisheim and encourages citizen participation in land use planning initiatives aimed at strengthening rural life, ecological awareness, and local engagement.

"Le sens de la fête" (The Meaning of Celebration): a tea committed to supporting the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund

The work of the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund is supported by proceeds from the "Les engagés" range of Les Jardins de Gaïa teas.

Le sens de la fête, for a colorful tasting experience:

Reflecting the intoxicating scents and vibrant colors that adorn Indian streets, this recipe is a feast for the taste buds in search of excitement. After a slightly camphorated vegetal attack, it gives way to notes of almond, cinnamon, and rose, full of fervor and indulgence.

As with all teas in our "Les Engagés" range, for every bag of Sens de la fête purchased, €0.50 is donated to the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund.

By enjoying it, you are naturally showing your support!