
STANDING UP FOR DEMOCRACY
A Franco-American initiative founded in 2012 to preserve Alexis de Tocqueville’s intellectual legacy, bringing together a community committed to his ideas and his home in Normandy, promoting democratic values in Europe, and beyond
Une initiative franco-américaine créée en 2012 pour préserver l’héritage d’Alexis de Tocqueville, rassemblant une communauté engagée autour de ses idées et de sa maison en Normandie, pour promouvoir les valeurs démocratiques en Europe et au-delà.
The purpose of the Tocqueville Foundation is to keep Alexis de Tocqueville’s intellectual legacy alive. Because Tocqueville didn’t only see democracy as a political regime, but rather as a dynamic system fueled by civil society, our actions aim at enhancing the soft-power and influence of civil society on public affairs.
Defend democracy and nurture the transatlantic relationship, inspired by Alexis de Tocqueville intellectual vision.
TRANSMIT to young people a passion for democracy
DEBATE openly with all
ACT with civil society to defend freedom
The Tocqueville Foundation, Le Figaro and The Atlantic Council are organizing the « Tocqueville Conversations », bringing together politicians, intellectuals and civil society actors from both sides of the Atlantic.
The Prince’s Prize for Innovative Philanthropy is a global initiative jointly developed by The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and The Tocqueville Foundation….
The Tocqueville Challenge reflects the mission of the Tocqueville Foundation to foster community engagement while strengthening youth service, building capacity in citizen society organizations and promoting social innovation.
People have participated in the Tocqueville Conversations over the past 4 years. An ambitious event allowing a collective reflection on the challenges of Democracy
Students involved with NGOs, coached by employees of partner companies, for the Student Challenge. An event to promote the development of projects of about ten NGOs.
Emblematic winners of the Prince’s Prize committed to the advancement of philanthropy. An event rooted in modernity and rewarding social innovation.
If you want to support our action to encourage civil society, you can donate to the Foundation.
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