Organization
Frères des Hommes is a charitable organization created in 1965, under the law of July 1st 1901 governing non-profit associations. State-approved since 1988, we are an NGO, and have no political or religious affiliations.
Since May 2000, Frère des Hommes has been approved by the Comité de la Charte, the controlling body for public fundraising organizations.
Frères des Hommes has 150 members in France and its territories; individual members or team members who form part of the 13 local teams.
At headquarters in Paris, there is a team of ten salaried employees and volunteers.
The President and administration are elected by members at the General Meeting. The Executive Board numbers 14 people.
We regularly report on our activities to members, donors, and partner institutions, via certain publications. In June, a yearly report is published (Policy, Activity and Financial Reports).
Frères des Hommes in Europe
Frères des Hommes is present in three European countries outside of France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Italy. Frères des Hommes functions independently in each country and adheres to the common association "Frères des Hommes Europe". Frères des Hommes Luxembourg 11, rue des Bains, 1212 Luxembourg, LUXEMBOURG Tél. : (352) 46 62 38 - Fax : (352) 22 19 55 Website : http://www.freresdeshommes.lu E-mail : fdh@pt.lu Frères des Hommes Belgium 18, rue de Londres, B-1050 Bruxelles, BELGIUM Tél. (...)Luc Michelon, President of Frères des Hommes
Activist of the local team in Bouffémont since 2005, Luc Michelon, 41, has been president of Frères des Hommes since January 2008. He was recently reelected for another term of one year. Luke describes his career and what led him toFrères des Hommes .
"My studies have always been centred on economics and sociology. I did a two-year degree in Sociology and a BA in economics, but as I was not attracted by the business sector, I decided to turn to teaching, while continuing to do what I liked; (...)
Solidarity in the Fight against Poverty
Founded in 1965 by a group of donors and social activists, Frères des Hommes is an association for international solidarity recognized for its role in global development. We contribute to sustainable projects in order to fight poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. In France, Frères des Hommes informs the public and raises awareness of the challenges that stand against sustainable development and solidarity worldwide. While our partners engage in the fight against (...)Charter of Frères des Hommes
Guidelines approved by the General Assembly in 1980 Frères des Hommes: a solidarity organisation After 15 years of direct action in the Third World and the dissemination of information in Europe, Freres des Hommes hereby reaffirm its eagerness to participate in the construction of a world in which relations between individuals, groups and peoples enable each to maintain their identities, reach decisions and improve living conditions. Exchanges between groups should not be characterised by (...)Frères des Hommes in brief
Year of foundation 1965
Status
Charity set up under the law of 1901, governing non-profit organizations
State-approved since 1988
Non-denominational et apolitical
Approved by the Comité de la Charte since 2000
Organization
10 employees, 13 local teams in different regions, 150 members and 12,000 donors
Funding
Cofinanced by the French ministries for Cooperation and Foreign Affairs, the European Union, and local and territorial authorities 12,000 donations, from individuals and (...)