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

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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

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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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The Albatross Foundation is partnering with Ness Labs for UNESCO’s “Happy Schools” initiative

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A Partnership Dedicated to School Well-Being and Quality Education The Albatross Foundation officially announces its sponsorship of Ness Labs as part of its commitment to UNESCO’s “Happy Schools” initiative. This new partnership marks a significant step in the global rollout of innovative, research-based approaches to promote well-being in schools. Thanks to financial support from Ness

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

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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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Albatross nominated for the Paris Bar 2025 Pro Bono Awards

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Albatross is proud to announce its new entry for the Trophées Pro Bono du Barreau de Paris 2025 with its innovative project GaiaVoice. This EdTech artificial intelligence solution is dedicated to education for sustainable development, and incorporates tools designed to strengthen social ties among young people. As part of this international and committed initiative, Albatross

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

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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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Albatross at Harvard: When Law, Science and Happiness meet

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The quest for lasting happiness has crossed the threshold of one of the world’s most prestigious institutions. The Albatross Foundation recently visited Harvard Law School for a memorable working and exchange session as part of the Finding Happy project. Immerse yourself in the Langdell Library Our volunteers from Harvard Law School gathered in the legendary

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Presentation of Finding Happy and Albatross at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg: European recognition for the Finding Happy project and the Albatross Foundation

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The Finding Happy project, supported by the Albatross Foundation, recently enjoyed exceptional visibility at a prestigious ceremony organized by the President of the European Court of Human Rights, Mattias Guyomar (more information here). On this occasion, the actions of the Albatross Foundation and the ambitions of the Finding Happy project were presented to an international

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The official video for Finding Happy is finally here!

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🎥 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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