Sanofi Foundation: New Strategy Focused on Sick Children
On Thursday, the Sanofi Foundation announced a strategic reorientation towards supporting children and youth living with serious illnesses, combining local health action and humanitarian support for vulnerable populations. This shift reflects the belief that corporate action extends beyond access to treatments.
A Strategy Centered on the Autonomy of Youth Despite Illness
At the heart of this new direction is the principle that no child should be defined or limited by an illness. The Foundation is developing programs alongside NGOs, patient organizations, healthcare professionals, and local communities, aimed at enabling young people to learn, grow, connect, and fully participate in society despite the challenges they face.
Two partnerships illustrate this ambition: an agreement with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation to improve early diagnosis of cerebral palsy in nearly 1,000 children, promoting rapid intervention and long-term autonomy; and a collaboration with Aida supporting up to 1,600 youths during and after hospitalization to promote their well-being, inclusion, and confidence in the future.
Continued Commitment to Humanitarian and Climate Action
The Foundation also continues its longstanding commitment to humanitarian action and strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities against health risks related to climate. Since its inception, its humanitarian efforts have reached more than 26 million patients in 45 countries, allowing for the distribution of 128 million treatments through 177 humanitarian donations, representing over 9 million packs of medications.
In this context, it continues to support the World Health Organization's goal to eliminate sleeping sickness by 2030.
Annual Budget and 2030 Impact Target
To support this new phase, the Foundation is allocating an annual budget of €15 million to its programs benefiting children and youth, while continuing its commitments in humanitarian action and climate resilience. Through this enhanced strategy, it aims to have a positive impact on over 6 million children and youths by 2030.
