About the Federation Alliances Françaises USA
The mission of the Alliance Française is to promote the French language and francophone cultures and to foster exchanges between French speakers and local communities.
The Federation of Alliances Françaises USA, founded in 1902, is a nonprofit organization representing more than 100 chapters in the United States. Its national board of 19 members is made of representatives from Alliance Française chapters from across the country.
The Federation organizes an annual national conference, provides grants, showcases literature and film, and supports all chapters with publications and best practices resources. The Federation also organizes national cultural events and promotes the activities of Alliance Française chapters throughout the country.
About Fondation des Alliances Françaises, Paris
The Paris-based Fondation des Alliances Françaises provides oversight of the worldwide AF network, with more than 800 chapters in 130 countries and half a million students. It is the modern-day embodiment of the Alliance Française organization that was launched in 1883 by notables such as Jules Verne and Louis Pasteur.
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It is a non-profit organization that supports the Alliance Française network and promotes the French language and culture. The Fondation was founded in 2007 to modernize the Alliance Française's mission, which began in 1883.
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The Fondation's responsibilities include:
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Supporting the network
The Fondation supports the work of the Alliance Française's staff and volunteers, and provides a framework to coordinate and strengthen the global network.
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Ensuring quality
The Fondation works to ensure that the Alliance Française's network offers a consistent and high-quality French learning experience.
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Governing the Charter
The Fondation is responsible for governing the Charter that sets out the ideals and principles of the Alliance Française.
The Alliance Française is a network of non-profit, independent associations that promote the French language and culture around the world. The associations are governed by local law and are administered by volunteers.