The Sanofi Foundation is entering a new phase.

 

It is sharpening its focus on children and young people—especially those living with serious illnesses—while expanding its role beyond healthcare into health, climate, humanitarian challenges shaping the next generation.

 

The move comes as its parent company, Sanofi, deepens its broader social commitment through long-term community impact.

 

“The challenges facing younger generations today extend far beyond access to healthcare alone. By strengthening the focus of the Sanofi Foundation, we are reaffirming our conviction that companies have a role to play in helping create the conditions for every child and young person to thrive, contribute and look to the future with confidence,” said Frédéric Oudéa, Chairman of Sanofi Foundation.

 

At the core of the strategy is a clear principle: childhood should not be defined by disease. The Foundation says it is working alongside NGOs, healthcare professionals, patient groups, and local communities to build programs that help young people learn, grow, and participate fully in society despite medical challenges.

 

Concrete initiatives are already taking shape. A partnership with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation will support earlier diagnosis of cerebral palsy in nearly 1,000 children, aiming to unlock faster intervention, improved care, and greater independence. Another collaboration with AIDA will reach up to 1,600 young people during and after hospitalization, focusing on wellbeing, inclusion, and confidence-building.

 

Alongside its youth-focused agenda, the Foundation is maintaining its humanitarian footprint. It says its programs have already reached more than 26 million patients across 45 countries, enabling the distribution of 128 million treatments through 177 humanitarian donations—more than 9 million medication packs in total. It also continues backing the World Health Organization goal of eliminating sleeping sickness by 2030.

 

To power the expanded strategy, the Foundation is allocating an annual budget of €15 million to programs supporting children and young people, while continuing its humanitarian and climate resilience work. 

 

The organization says the goal is to scale impact across vulnerable communities worldwide, though the broader ambition continues to unfold.