Fondation Follereau Luxembourg

What Fondation Follereau Luxembourg does

Fondation Follereau Luxembourg (FFL) is a Luxembourg-registered NGO-D (non-governmental organisation for development) founded on 7 December 1966, headquartered at 204 route d'Arlon in Strassen. Classified as a public utility establishment since 1984 and accredited by the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MAE) since 1986, FFL designs and finances international development programmes in eight African countries — Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo — through a network of nine locally registered African partner organisations including R-FFL Benin, AAT-FFL Togo, AME Ivory Coast, SUMEDCO DRC and FAIRMED. Its programmes are organised under four pillars: Santé (community health, maternal and child health, NTD control), Protection (street children care in Bouaké, anti-trafficking in northern Benin), Éducation (vocational training, school support, Mind The Gap digital literacy), and Urgence (humanitarian emergency response, notably in CAR). A complementary Global Citizenship Education programme delivers awareness workshops in Luxembourg and the Greater Region.

The foundation is staffed by 7-11 employees managing donor relations, communications, finances, project oversight, fundraising, and education. Programmes reach 350,000+ direct beneficiaries and include quantifiable outputs such as 10,649 prenatal consultations and 57,510 curative consultations in CAR (2024), 4,300 vaccinations in Benin (2024), and 65 family reunifications of street children in Ivory Coast (2024). Operating technology is limited to standard non-profit SaaS: Donorbox for donation processing, Mailchimp for newsletters, Visual Online for hosting, GivenGain and Leetchi for crowdfunding, and Lilo solidarity search engine as a passive donation channel.

FFL's revenue model combines four streams: individual donations (one-time and recurring, with tax deduction certificates for donations ≥€120), corporate sponsorship (financial, in-kind IT donations, payroll rounding), government framework funding from the Luxembourg MAE, and legacy/bequest giving (authorised under its public utility status since 1984). Donor acquisition uses a hybrid direct-to-consumer model: website donations, bank transfers to BCEE and POST Luxembourg accounts, crowdfunding campaigns, school partnerships (notably a 70-year relationship with Ecole Privée Fieldgen), cheque presentation events with corporate partners, and solidarity search earnings via Lilo.

Name

Fondation Follereau Luxembourg

Legal name

Fondation Follereau Luxembourg

Website

https://ffl.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fondation Follereau Luxembourg is a 1966-founded Luxembourg NGO-D delivering community health, child protection, education, and emergency programmes across 8 African countries through 9 local partner organisations, serving 350,000+ beneficiaries funded by donations, corporate partnerships, and government framework agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Cooperation / Humanitarian Aid

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Grantmaking & Philanthropic Funds (Institutional Donors) (BPADAOAB)

Keywords

• International development cooperation
• Humanitarian aid programs
• Health education initiatives
• Child protection services
• Emergency response aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Strassen

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters, facilitated through website donation forms, bank transfers, and crowdfunding platforms. Donors receive tax deduction certificates for their contributions.
2. Corporate Sponsorship and Partnerships: Financial sponsorship, in-kind donations of equipment (e.g., IT hardware), and skills-based volunteering from Luxembourg companies. Includes payroll rounding programs and legacy giving programs.
3. Government Funding: Framework funding agreements with Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Cooperation and Foreign Trade (MAE) for development cooperation projects.
4. Legacies and Bequests: Inheritance and legacy giving programs where donors designate funds to specific projects or intervention areas. Authorized to accept legacies as public utility establishment since 1984.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fondation Follereau Luxembourg is a Luxembourg-registered non-profit development foundation (NGO-D) that funds and implements international development cooperation projects, primarily in Africa. Its core offerings are field programs in health, education, child protection, and emergency response, financed through donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and school-based fundraising campaigns in Luxembourg.

Product overview

The Fondation Follereau Luxembourg is a Luxembourgish NGO-D (non-governmental organization for development cooperation) that does not operate a traditional software product. Its offerings consist of international development programs focused on improving the quality of life of vulnerable African communities. The core programs include: (1) Community Health Programs in Benin, Togo, and Central African Republic; (2) Protection/Welfare programs for children including street child care and anti-trafficking initiatives; (3) Education and Vocational Training programs including the Mind The Gap digital literacy initiative and vocational training centers; (4) Humanitarian Emergency Response; and (5) Global Citizenship Education awareness programs in Luxembourg. These programs are delivered through partnerships with local African organizations and funded through donations, corporate partnerships, and legacies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health programs in Africa Field-based health projects in African communities, including support for medical care, disease prevention, and access to healthcare services, funded by donor contributions and delivered through local partner organizations.
• Education programs in Africa Education access and school support projects in African communities, helping children attend and remain in school, funded through donor contributions and implemented with local partners.
• Child protection programs Initiatives to protect vulnerable children in African communities, particularly former lepers' families and at-risk children, supported through donor contributions and partner-led local interventions.
• Emergency response programs Humanitarian response activities addressing urgent needs in African communities affected by crises, delivered through partner organizations and financed by donor contributions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,649 prenatal consultations conducted in Central African Republic (2024)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAIRMEDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FAIRMED, present in Central African Republic since 2010, supporting health sector strengthening in Lobaye prefecture. The project supports 43 health facilities providing access to healthcare for marginalized populations including Aka and Fulani communities. Despite ongoing instability, the partnership achieved 10,649 prenatal consultations and 57,510 curative consultations in 2024.
• R-FFL (Représentation FFL Benin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenin representative office of Fondation Follereau Luxembourg implementing community health programmes, vocational training centres, and rural employment projects. Manages projects in Savalou, Konkondji, and Tori-Bossito areas with focus on maternal health, child nutrition, and professional integration.
• AAT-FFL (Association des Amis Togolais de la FFL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogolese partner association implementing community health programmes in Maritime and Plateaux regions since 2014. Supports construction of health centres and boreholes, awareness-raising on infectious disease prevention, and maternal health services. Opened new peripheral care unit in Modokouté in 2024.
• AME (Association de la Maison de l'Enfance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaging the Maison de l'Enfance de Bouaké (MEB) centre for street children in Ivory Coast since 2009. Provides comprehensive care including medical, food, clothing, psychological support, and elementary education. 54 children welcomed in 2024 with 65 family reunifications achieved.
• SUMEDCO asblcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperating and expanding a polyclinic in Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo since 2008. The clinic is considered one of the best medical facilities in the region, providing affordable and quality care to neglected populations.
• PIED (Programme d'Insertion des Enfants Déshérités)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in combating child trafficking in northern Benin around Djougou and Parakou. In 2024, 168 children were welcomed into residential centres, 159 were reintegrated into family environment, and 50 children returned to school.
• APEM (Association pour la Protection de l'Enfance Malheureuse)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in child protection working alongside PIED in 16 villages around Djougou and Parakou municipalities in northern Benin.
• Les Amis des Lépreux de RodangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner association that renewed its commitment in 2025 to support water access projects in Benin.
• Alternative VerteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for promoting rural employment in Tori-Bossito commune, Benin. Supporting 423 entrepreneurs grouped in 14 agricultural cooperatives through entrepreneurial coaching.
• Ecole Privée FieldgencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner70-year partnership celebrating collaboration since 1956. Annual Follereau Week fundraising event where students mobilize to support foundation projects. Donated €18,160.52 in 2026 and €18,008.5 in 2025.
• Domaine Thermal de MondorfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to create 'Terre d'Afrique' wellness treatment combining relaxation, skincare, and solidarity. Launched for International African Women's Day.
• MissBakminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxembourg-based brand of 100% natural cosmetics of African origin participating in the 'Terre d'Afrique' wellness partnership.
• Rockids KirchbergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChildcare facility that organized a tombola in June 2024, raising €715 for the child trafficking prevention project in northern Benin.
• ArendtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxembourg company donating computer equipment for the Mind The Gap project reducing digital divide in Benin schools.
• PwC LegalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxembourg company donating computer equipment for the Mind The Gap project reducing digital divide in Benin schools.
• StreffminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxembourg company donating computer equipment for the Mind The Gap project reducing digital divide in Benin schools.
• LilominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSolidarity search engine allowing users to support projects by using Lilo as browser, collecting water drops and donating to the foundation.
• GivenGainminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrowdfunding platform used for online fundraising campaigns.
• Anesvad FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation with which joint meetings were organized to strengthen coordination of efforts in NTD control alongside the National Programme for the Control of Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caritas Luxembourg: Luxembourgish development and social NGO operating internationally including Africa. Directly comparable as a domestic counterpart running multi-country programs funded through donations, government framework agreements, and legacies.
• Partage (Aide à l'Enfance) Luxembourg: Luxembourg-based child-focused international NGO with African program footprint. Closely comparable as a domestic peer running child welfare, education, and health projects in Africa with a similar donor/government mix.
• SOS Villages d'Enfants Luxembourg: Luxembourg chapter of SOS Children's Villages, focused on child protection and family-based care in Africa and beyond. Direct peer given overlapping child welfare, residential care, and family reintegration programming.
• Croix-Rouge luxembourgeoise: Luxembourg Red Cross society, recognised public utility, similarly funded via donations, legacies, and government cooperation. Comparable on funding model, public-utility status, and humanitarian/development programming.
• FAIRMED: Swiss health-focused development NGO and direct implementing partner of FFL in CAR. Direct peer given overlapping NTD/leprosy health mandate, African program footprint, and community health approach.

Regional players

• Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion Luxembourg: International disability and inclusion NGO with Luxembourg presence, working on NTD, rehabilitation, and inclusion in low-income countries. Comparable on neglected tropical disease focus and community health programming.

Broad incumbents

• Médecins Sans Frontières Luxembourg: Luxembourg office of MSF running emergency medical humanitarian response, notably in conflict zones including CAR. Comparable on emergency health programming, CAR presence, and donor-funded model.
• UNICEF Luxembourg: National committee of a global UN agency focused on children's welfare, health, and education. Comparable on mission, Luxembourg donor base, government relations, and multi-decade brand history.
• Action contre la Faim Luxembourg: Luxembourg office of Action Against Hunger, a major international NGO tackling hunger, maternal/child health, and emergencies. Comparable on nutrition, maternal-child health programming, and African field presence.

Emerging players

• Chaîne de l'Espoir Luxembourg: Luxembourg affiliate focused on pediatric surgery and healthcare access for vulnerable children, including in Africa. Comparable on health-focused child welfare mission, donor model, and African field operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FFLuxembourg
• TikToktiktok.com/@fondation_follereau_lux
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondation-follereau-luxembourg

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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