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Since 2008, Kering Foundation has been combating gender-based violence experienced by 1 in 3 women worldwide and 1 in 5 children in Europe. Its mission: to contribute to ending such violence, which can be passed down through generations, by resourcing specialist organizations, engaging Kering and its ecosystem, and influencing others.
Revisiting Kering Foundation history
2008 saw François-Henri Pinault—then CEO of PPR (now Kering) —launch the PPR Corporate Foundation for Women’s Dignity and Rights. An initiative that aligns with the Group’s ambition to shape a fairer and more inclusive society.
At the time of the Group’s name change in 2013, the Foundation became the ‘Fondation Kering’, refocusing its efforts on Kering’s operating regions to further enhance impact and mobilize its employees.
Fast forward a decade, and building on 15 years of working hand-in-hand with organizations specialized in support for women survivors, the Foundation broadened its scope of action to tackle violence against children, so as to break the cycle of intergenerational violence. Moreover, in an endeavor to amplify its commitment and facilitate collaborations with the Group’s Houses, other companies and foundations, Kering changed the legal status of its corporate foundation to an endowment fund, renaming it ‘Kering Foundation’.
Les violences faites aux femmes et aux enfants en quelques chiffres
“Protecting and caring for children is a fundamental lever for breaking the cycle of violence. Since 2023, we have expanded our focus and included combating violence against children to strengthen our impact.”
Uncovering our distinctive intersectional approach
Research demonstrates how violence can be perpetuated across generations, causing long-term effects on health and well-being without proper intervention. Against this background, the Kering Foundation works jointly on violence against women and children, with the conviction that bridging these efforts—particularly in the context of domestic violence— will accelerate progress toward a world free from violence.
By endorsing skilled nonprofits, the Foundation aspires to disrupt the cycle and assist women and children on a path to reconstruction.
Spotlight on the Kering Foundation way
Resourcing specialist organizations
Kering Foundation issues funding to specialized partner organizations, ensuring quality services for women and children experiencing violence.
The Foundation also supports prevention initiatives targeting younger generations. Such efforts seek to put a stop to the perpetuation of violence from one generation to the next—inspiring positive change in attitudes and behaviors.
Lastly, Kering Foundation serves to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between organizations with a view to developing and implementing the necessary policies and practices.
Engaging Kering and its ecosystem to create secure workplaces for women survivors
Since 2011, Kering Foundation has offered training sessions on domestic violence to the Group’s employees, designed for them to explore the complexity of this topic, understand its impact in the workplace and learn how to refer colleagues. Expert partner organizations create and lead the sessions at the local level.
What’s more, in 2021, the Foundation introduced a global Policy on Domestic Violence intended for all Group employees.
Influencing new audiences and mobilizing others
By leveraging its network, Kering Foundation raises awareness of gender-based violence as well as actions aimed at driving lasting behavioral changes.
2018 saw the Kering and FACE (Fondation Agir Contre l'Exclusion) Foundations jointly establish One In Three Women, the first European network of companies engaged to combat violence against women. In 2021, Kering was also named a champion of the “Gender-Based Violence action coalition” during the Generation Equality Forum organized by UN Women. Furthermore, the Group’s Foundation shares best practices with other private corporations on how to address domestic violence in the workplace.
Spotlight on the Caring for Women dinner
Since 2021, Kering Foundation has hosted an annual Caring for Women dinner in New York City. Its purpose is to raise additional funds for organizations striving to combat gender-based violence. The event attracts high-profile figures from the worlds of art, media, entertainment and fashion, and features a notable live auction of unique items and experiences donated by Kering’s brands.
Our partners
Kering Foundation partners with organizations in six countries where Kering has an active presence, namely France, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Discover some of the Kering Foundation grantees
La Maison des femmes operates as a one-stop shop for women survivors of violence, helping them gain access to 60 professionals. The latter include doctors, midwives, psychologists, social workers, police officers and lawyers. The organization’s four units focus on: domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape, family planning, and female genital mutilation (FGM).
D.i.Re forms a network of independent women’s shelters and centers (Centri Antiviolenza). This nonprofit aims to curb all forms of violence against women, providing counselling and support services for survivors.
The UK-based charity is on a mission to eradicate rape culture through listening, education and support, acting as a safe space for survivors to share their stories, which gives them a renewed sense of empowerment and community.
As the United States’ oldest organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, PCA America administers support to parents and caregivers by tapping into a network of local partners and focusing on research programs.
This organization works with men to shift perspectives on masculinity, taking inspiration from research, reflection, intervention and advocacy in Mexico.
The nonprofit seeks to protect and support women survivors of violence, helping them rebuild their lives and promoting gender equality in Korea by moving the needle on cultural and societal attitudes.
15-year Impact Report
Kering Foundation unveils its Impact report, outlining significant achievements made with partners since its creation. Learn more about the Foundation’s actions to stop violence against women and children on our dedicated website.
