Since 2014, the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation has been supporting the “Safe Greece” project in Greece, initiated by the Greek Government due to high rates of drowning in the country.

The lessons, prepared and taught by Dr Stathis Avramidis (International Swimming Hall of Fame honoree, lifesaving teacher at Athens University and an officer of the National Public Health Organisation), give children and adults the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the risks and to develop good safety habits in a water environment.

In 2020, the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association (GLSA) took over the project. The GLSA, presided over by Dr Avramidis, is a new entity whose purpose is to promote water safety and lifesaving sport throughout the country. In its first 2 years of existence, the association obtained outstanding results – testimony to the passion and determination of its managers, highlighting the importance of water sports and offering hope for the future of lifesaving in the country.

Throwback to the Riviera Water Bike Challenge that took place on the port of Monaco on June 17, 2018, starting at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

110 contestants (including 44 athletes) participated in the race, forming 22 teams, raising funds for the Foundation’s educational projects worldwide.

#rwbc #waterbike #learntoswim #watersafety

In 2017, H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco and Mr. Gareth Wittstock created the Impi’s rugby 7s team for the Dubai 7s tournament. The team lines up professional and amateur players to represent the Monaco Rugby Federation and the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

The Emirates Dubai 7s has been one of the most prestigious stages of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series since its inception in 1999 and is the only tournament to host the Men & Women’s series every year. The 2021 edition took place in Dubai on December 2-4.

This year, the Impi’s were promoted to the “International Invitation” category following strong results and a women’s rugby 7s team, the Umusa (meaning « graceful » in Zulu), was created to participate in the tournament in the “International Open” category.

For the first time, both men’s and women’s teams held high the colors of the Principality and of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, proudly highlighting their identity and showcasing the values of solidarity, sportsmanship, and inclusivity.

This exceptional human and cultural adventure is a fantastic opportunity to train Monegasque players along with teammates and opponents of an international level.

Congratulations to all the players who showed determination and courage throughout the competition and during the tournament’s preparation.

Initiated by the Association Monaco Argentina (AMA) and the Fundación Protejamos Patagonia (FPP), the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation supported a new Learn to Swim project on the Valdés Peninsula in Patagonia (Argentina).

Listed since 1999 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valdés Peninsula is a unique coastal site for biodiversity and home to many marine mammals (whales, elephants and South Sea lions, orcas…).

The AMA and the FPP have been working together since 2018 to safeguard this region, educating the local population about its riches and dangers, promoting research, supporting economic activity, organizing citizen clean-up actions, and participating in discussions on tourism and sustainable development of the region.

In the port village of Puerto Pirámides (the only human settlement of the peninsula), the inhabitants have no real affinity with the sea and water activities. But this affinity is important for strengthening the knowledge of their environment and for raising their awareness of the local biodiversity.

The project, which took place in December 2021, allowed children of the village to discover swimming along with the exceptional environment that surrounds them.

53 children from 3 to 14 years old learned the basics of swimming, learned the dangers of water and how to protect themselves, and opened their eyes to the beauty of the Valdés Peninsula and the need to protect its biodiversity.

Thus, bases are laid in the region for the sustainable development of new aquatic and maritime activities in a safe way.

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#monaco #argentina #patagonia #learntoswim

On December 14, 2021, we celebrate 9 years of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

Today we look back at the Foundation’s goals and what we have achieved in 2021.

Since 2012, the Foundation has supported international educational projects through 3 programmes, to prevent drowning and develop the education of children through the values of sport.

Thanks to the commitment of its Founder and President H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco, its teams and collaborators and thanks to the generosity of its donators, more than 900,000 people have benefited from the Foundation’s programmes in 40 countries.

#learntoswim #watersafety #sporteducation

The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation saves lives by fighting against drowning and develops the education of children through the values of sport.

The Foundation funds and supports educational projects around the world, via 3 programmes:
Learn to Swim | Water Safety | Sport & Education

#drowningprevention #sporteducation

Le 16 septembre 2021, le tournoi de golf Princess of Monaco Cup était organisé au profit de la Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco et de Fight Aids Monaco.

Merci aux participants, sponsors et partenaires qui ont contribué à la réussite de cette édition 2021.

#princessofmonacocup #golf #montecarlo #fightaidsmonaco

L’édition 2019 du tournoi de golf Princess of Monaco Cup a été un franc succès. Elle avait permis notamment de récolter 330 000 euros, finançant en partie la rénovation de la Piscine Municipale Princesse Charlène à La Turbie et la poursuite du projet au Lycée Awutu-Winton au Ghana pour 5 ans de plus.

Le 16 septembre 2021, la deuxième édition sera organisée cette année en faveur des projets de la Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco et de l’Association Fight Aids Monaco.

#princessofmonacocup #golf #monaco

The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation develops rugby-based educational programmes around the world.
In 2021, the Foundation is a partner of the Monaco Sevens Repechage Tournament hosted by the Monégasque Rugby Federation and World Rugby on 19-20 June.

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En décembre 2019, la Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco lançait son premier programme d’Apprentissage de la natation en Polynésie française, en partenariat avec la Fédération Tahitienne de Natation (FTN).

Le Bora Open Water club a organisé des séances d’apprentissage sur la plage de Matira (île de Bora-Bora) : ateliers d’observation du milieu, perfectionnement de la natation, initiation au sauvetage nautique, secourisme et prévention des noyades.

Sous la direction de Mme Stéphanie Geyer Barneix, championne du monde de sauvetage côtier et recordwoman de la plus longue traversée en paddle board, 119 enfants de 6 à 12 ans ont pu bénéficier des cours et étaient encadrés par des champions internationaux de sauvetage côtier sportif.

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#learntoswim #borabora #tahiti

Princess of Monaco Cup – Bientôt en 2021 (selon l’évolution favorable de la situation sanitaire)

Cette année, le tournoi de golf Princess of Monaco Cup sera organisé au profit de la Fondation Princesse Charlène de Monaco et de l’Association Fight Aids Monaco.

En 2019, cette coupe des célébrités au format « Scramble » avait réuni 18 équipes et récolté plus de 330 000€, finançant la rénovation de la Piscine Municipale Princesse Charlène à La Turbie ainsi que des cours de natation au Lycée Awutu Breku, géré par EDP Trust au Ghana.

#princessofmonacocup2021 #monaco #golf

Paula Radcliffe vous propose 15 minutes de sport interactif à faire depuis chez vous, en famille ou entre amis.

A chaque épisode, un nouvel athlète est invité à vous montrer des exercices spécifiques à son sport.

Merci au perchiste français Valentin Lavillenie pour son enthousiasme et sa bonne humeur.

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