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UNESCO Happy Schools: The Albatross Foundation Supports the Lycée du Forez in a Global UNESCO Initiative

Other Projects, Partnerships, Project Launch

In Feurs, in the Loire region, an innovative pilot program combines education, well-being, mental health, and artificial intelligence to create a happier school. UNESCO’s global “Happy Schools” initiative is based on the belief that happiness and well-being are both essential prerequisites and goals of quality education. As part of its cooperation agreement with the Lycée

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La Cinquième Corde: From the Croisette to a New Adventure with Albatross

Other Projects, Partnerships, Project Launch, Uncategorized

At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Victoria Alexander arrives with a dream: to find the partners who will help her bring her short film, *La Cinquième Corde*, to life. After handing out a thousand flyers on the Croisette, one of them finds its way into the hands of Ghislaine Bouillet-Cordonnier. This encounter marks the beginning

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“Finding Happy” Comes to Life: The First Experiments for an Animated Film

Other Projects, Partnerships, Project Launch, Uncategorized

From the Page to the Screen: Finding Happy Explores Animation What if the illustrations from *Finding Happy* could, in turn, come to life? The Albatross Foundation is now exploring this new creative direction through an experimental project led by Hugo, a student at ISART Digital and an intern at the Foundation, who is working on

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What a meeting! The HLSAE holds its first annual meeting on the banks of the Thames

Awards, Other Projects, Partnerships, Uncategorized

We’re still buzzing from last weekend’s annual meeting in London—the first in our 61-year history to be held on the banks of the Thames, and the culmination of months of hard work. A huge thank you to everyone who made the trip. “What really sticks with me is the overwhelming sense of community that motivated

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IN-DEPTH REPORT: When the Croisette Becomes a Laboratory for the Future and Global Engagement

Awards, Innovative Education & Saphir, Other Projects, Partnerships, Project Launch, Uncategorized

Away from the red carpets and spotlights of the Film Festival, another revolution unfolded in Cannes between May 18 and 20. Disruptive technology, biodiversity conservation, and historic humanitarian commitments: here’s a comprehensive look back at the four highlights that marked those days. 1. Philippe Cohen: Synergy Between Pop Culture, Creativity, and Prevention Among Young People

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Portrait of a Graduate: Dr. B. B.’s inspiring journey Ghislaine Bouillet-Cordonnier

Innovative Education & Saphir, Other Projects, Partnerships, Project Launch, Uncategorized

In the September 2025 issue of theAlumnae-i Network for Harvard Women newsletter, a special spotlight was placed on an emblematic figure of our foundation: Prof. Dr. Ghislaine Bouillet-Cordonnier (HLS LLM ’90). From Harvard to Global Engagement A graduate of Harvard Law School, Ghislaine forged her determination with illustrious professors such as Roger Fisher. The seeds

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Finding Happy in Paris: A Fraternal Bridge between France and China for Education

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On the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum, an exceptional event brought together world leaders in education and philanthropy for a meeting under the banner of Shared Wisdom and the Finding Happy project. An Alliance of Giants for Educational Well-Being This strategic luncheon was an opportunity to forge strong ties between France and China, with

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A look back at an Enchanted Easter Weekend at Albatross Foundation

Gardening & Cooking, Other Projects

Last weekend, the gardens of the Albatross Foundation were transformed into an adventure playground for Easter. Between laughter, sharing and awareness-raising, here’s a look back at the highlights of our time together. Nature at the heart of the celebrations In keeping with our mission to protect the environment, this weekend was dedicated to sustainable development.

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The official video for Finding Happy is finally here!

Other Projects, Partnerships, Project Launch

🎥 Check out the trailer – and join us in helping children around the world find their happiness. Launched at UNESCO in Paris, Finding Happy is a beautifully illustrated book created by renowned psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer, a pioneer of mindfulness at Harvard, to help children (10+) develop confidence, resilience and emotional well-being. Through a

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Amzir Bassir Buba wins Innovation Trophy for his France-Cameroon industrial cooperation project

Awards, Other Projects, Partnerships

Amzir Bassir BUBA – A young talent at the crossroads of engineering, commitment and digital technology. Met at the Albatross Young Ambassadors evening, Amzir Bassir BUBA embodies excellence, generosity and intellectual curiosity. Originally from Cameroon, he is currently pursuing his studies at Centrale Lyon – ENISE, in the demanding field of mechanical engineering. Amzir is

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