La banque d'un monde qui change 2004 - BNP Paribas

126sustainable development12750 art books on museums in France and abroadand enabled around 60 works of art to berestored and placed on display to the public.The BNP Paribas Foundation also supports theperforming arts by establishing close partnershipswith modern dance companies, circus troupes,jazz musicians and other performers workingin disciplines that are often overlooked by othersponsors. At the same time, it helps to make rareor unperformed works more widely known andto provide a boost to young performers’ careers.The Foundation also makes use of its extensivelinks with festivals and production companiesto bring new talents to a wider audience.Medical research and community outreachAs part of its support for healthcare and research,the BNP Paribas Foundation assists researchersand physicians working in both medical researchand applied clinical research. In this area,the Foundation works with pre-eminent scientificinstitutions to select beneficiaries. Fundinggenerally takes the form of multi-year grantswhich are awarded to new research projects.The Foundation also supports communitiesthrough its involvement in pilot projectspromoting economic self-sufficiencyfor disadvantaged individuals.Since 2002, the BNP Paribas Foundationhas developed a volunteer grants programmewhich provides funding for non-profit communityorganisations in which employees are involvedon a personal basis.The Caen Memorial, a museum for Peace, was inauguratedon 6 June 1988 and very quickly gained a wide popularaudience. It exceeded the hopes of its founders, reachingan average of over 500,000 visitors per year – more thanhalf of them under 20 years old. Built on the historical siteof D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, this young museumhas been able to grow by developing an innovative scientificand cultural programme that places the visitor at the centreof the experience, in the position of privileged witness toHistory. The Memorial Book (Le Grand Livre du Mémorial),published at the time of the 60th anniversary of D-Day,provides a vast panorama covering the rise of fascismbetween the two World Wars, the Nazi Occupationin France, Deportation and Resistance, the Cold Warand prospects for peace.Established in 1888, the InstitutPasteur of Paris contributesto disease prevention and treatmentthrough research, teaching and publichealth initiatives. As part of its supportfor research projects,the BNP Paribas Foundationdecided to give its backingto the Genetics of Biofilms Laboratoryrun by Professor Jean-Marc Ghigoat Institut Pasteur.