Rambourg Foundation

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Rambourg Foundation
Founded2011
Founder Guillaume Rambourg. [1]
TypeNon-profit
Location
OriginsUK
Key people
Shiran Ben Abderrazak (CEO) Sarah Ben Hsouna (President)
Website Official website

The Rambourg Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2011 by Guillaume Rambourg. [2] [3] Originally founded as a charity in the United Kingdom, [4] [5]

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President Since 2023, the foundation has been led by Sarah Ben Hsouna, its mission is to promote cultural heritage and social development.

Objectives and mission

The mission of the Rambourg Foundation is to facilitate public access to arts and culture by promoting education, sports and handicrafts especially among young Tunisians. The foundation works through its programs to develop a knowledge and creative economy with a special focus on the most remote areas of the country. [6]

Projects and activities

Publications

The awakening of a nation, art at the dawn of modern Tunisia (1837–1881) under the direction of Ridha Moumni, November 2016 ( ISBN   978-8-899-76525-5). [11]

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