MNK Partners, an independent management company specializing in international real estate investment, announces the creation of the MNK Foundation, under the aegis of the Fondation de France. Its mission: to support projects with a strong social impact in the fields of health, education and training, for the benefit of children, young people and people with disabilities.
Structured governance from the outset
Chaired by Jean-Michel Mangeot, the MNK Foundation relies on a founding team made up of representatives of MNK Partners and the MNK Group, as well as the expertise of qualified personalities: Dr Aude Servais, nephrologist at Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, and Antoine Sire, Senior Advisor at BNP Paribas.
Active throughout France, in metropolitan and overseas territories, the Foundation's mission is to fund initiatives that provide concrete solutions to the needs of beneficiaries and their families.
Four projects supported from the outset
For its first steps, the MNK Foundation has chosen four initiatives directly in line with its mission.
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L'Enfant Bleu - Antenne Isère provides support for victims of violence, both children and adults. The Foundation's support focuses on prevention in schools, psychological counseling for young victims and maintaining a permanent presence at the Maison des Femmes in Grenoble, in conjunction with the Unité d'Accueil Pédiatrique Enfants en Danger.
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Hope Team East supports children, adults and carers affected by cancer through a sporting challenge, from the time of diagnosis through to reintegration. The Foundation's funding will enable three young people aged between 10 and 25 to take part in the "Défi Optimist" program and be supported in their return to social and professional life.
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Espoir 18 has been working for over twenty years in the 18ᵉ arrondissement of Paris, serving nearly 2,000 young people aged 13 to 25 every year. The project supported covers mentoring, vocational workshops, the fight against the digital divide and support for professional integration.
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OBS'ALIM - Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, led by Pr Olivia Boyer, aims to improve the daily lives of children undergoing dialysis, who are on a strict diet. The project is based on two innovations: an electric spoon that enhances the perception of salty taste without adding sodium, and a bowl with adjustable compartments to make it easier to respect recommended portions.
A long-term philanthropic ambition
" Performance is only meaningful if it is accompanied by a lasting commitment to human service," says Jean-Michel Mangeot, Chairman of the MNK Foundation.
AMF-accredited since 2019 and with offices in Paris and Luxembourg, MNK Partners manages over 400 million euros in assets and structures real estate investment solutions for institutional and private clients. With this launch, the group affirms its commitment to philanthropy as a sustainable dimension of its development.
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