{"id":5055,"date":"2025-01-29T14:10:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T13:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.florencemarkert.ch\/foundation-florence-markert\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T18:52:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:52:57","slug":"foundation-florence-markert","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.florencemarkert.ch\/en\/foundation-florence-markert\/","title":{"rendered":"Florence Markert Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For more than 15 years, the founder has been supporting sustainable projects in Switzerland, Morocco, Benin and Afghanistan.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Portion of the profits from each watch will be dedicated to supporting and developing these initiatives<\/strong>, making a tangible contribution to a world that is more respectful <\/strong>of nature <\/strong>and communities<\/strong>. The projects supported and their progress will be regularly published on this page, to share with you the impact of this initiative. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Financing the construction of a training centre and new infrastructure in rural areas. This initiative will create employment opportunities for local women and provide them with the necessary training. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Advisory support and funding for a reforestation project in a valley in the High Atlas to enable the indigenous families to revitalise their cultural practices and stimulate economic growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Support for an entrepreneurial project to create a national directory of lichens for future generations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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A book project based on the testimony of a young Afghan, with sales contributing to the funding of French language courses for Afghan refugees in French-speaking Switzerland (Romandy). <\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tBecause every initiative can transform society and preserve our world\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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SUPPORTING FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our foundation supports women<\/strong>
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PROTECTING AND PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We work to protect the environment<\/strong> by supporting projects that restore ecosystems and encourage sustainable practices. Our actions aim to raise awareness in communities, promote the value of nature and encourage environmentally friendly behaviour in everyday life. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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We promote economic development in local areas<\/strong> by supporting initiatives that generate jobs and sustainable activities. By supporting small businesses and promoting local expertise, we help to strengthen communities’ independence and preserve their resources. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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