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

Publish on 03.30.2026 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 primary mission of the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund?

The primary mission of the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund is to support projects with a positive and sustainable impact that address major societal challenges. To this end, it is active in several complementary fields. In the fields 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 the areas of education and knowledge transfer, it supports initiatives that promote access to knowledge, alternative teaching methods, and inclusive educational programs.

The fund also works to promote social cohesion and solidarity by supporting projects that combat exclusion, strengthen social bonds, and assist the most vulnerable populations. Furthermore, it contributes to the promotion of culture and diversity through support for artistic creation and meaningful cultural initiatives. Each project supported is selected for its ability to produce a concrete, measurable, and sustainable impact, both locally and from a broader perspective.

How does the Endowment Fund operate in practice?

The Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund operates on a structured model that ensures 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 during the board of directors’ quarterly 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 collected donations, thereby guaranteeing responsible and credible management.

The fund operates on a financing model based on corporate philanthropy and donations from committed individuals and businesses. These contributions qualify for tax deductions in accordance with French law, encouraging civic and entrepreneurial engagement in the service of a more sustainable, inclusive, and environmentally respectful future.

In addition to projects supported following the receipt of a funding request, the endowment fund identifies and carries out, in partnership with others, supported projects that require financial backing and expert guidance.

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

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

“Planète arc-en-ciel” is a local project directly led by the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund. This initiative in environmental education was designed to provide access to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) from preschool through fifth grade. Launched in cooperation with the teaching staff at the Entre Ill et Rhin school in Wittisheim, this program aims to raise children’s awareness of biodiversity conservation, social cohesion, and collective well-being.

Through hands-on activities such as exploring nature, outdoor learning, tending a vegetable garden, and studying the food system, “Planète arc-en-ciel” transforms learning into an experience that awakens children to the beauty of the living world.

Through this project, which sparks curiosity and emotion in children, the fund also values its collaboration with the municipality of Wittisheim and encourages citizen participation in land-use planning initiatives aimed at strengthening rural life, environmental awareness, and local engagement.

“Le sens de la fête” and “Gaïa en fête”: two socially conscious teas supporting the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund

The work of the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund is supported by two products from Les Jardins de Gaïa’s “Teas with a mission” range.

Le sens de la fête, for a colorful tasting experience

Just like the intoxicating scents and vibrant colors that fill the streets of India, this blend is a feast for taste buds seeking excitement. After a slightly camphor-tinged herbal opening, it gives way to notes of almond, cinnamon, and rose, full of passion and indulgence

Gaïa in Celebration, a treat for the taste buds

Built on a base of jasmine green tea and black tea, this joyful floral, fruity, and colorful blend is a treat for the taste buds! It offers a delightful cup with the intoxicating flavours of jasmine, the tartness of raspberry, and the honeyed notes of elderflower. A tea that celebrates the generosity of Gaia, our Mother Earth.

As with all teas in our “Teas with a mission” range, for every bag of Sens de la fête and Gaïa en fête purchased, €0.50 is donated to the Les Jardins de Gaïa Endowment Fund.

By enjoying them, you naturally show your support!