Organisations supported
The Mountain Care Project supports associations working to protect the environment in Alpine regions and to improve access to the mountains.
Preserving our environment
Preserving our environment
Protect our winters
Founded in 2015, Protect Our Winters France (POW France) is a committed organisation that unites the outdoor community around major environmental and social challenges. Its mission is to amplify the outdoor community’s voice to accelerate ecological and social transitions, grounded in collective intelligence, climate justice, and a systemic approach.
Une Bouteille à la Mer
Founded in 2020, Une Bouteille à la Mer is an association that harnesses the power of imagery, sport, and collaboration to inspire respect for the environment. Supported by athletes, scientists, artists, businesses, schools, and local authorities, it creates original projects blending artistic creation, environmental awareness, and civic engagement.
Mountain Riders
Since 2001, Mountain Riders has been raising awareness and driving ecological transitions in mountain regions.
With a team of 18 employees, the organisation focuses on three main areas:
- Education
- Zero Waste Mountains,
- Flocon Vert – a recognized certification for mountain resorts committed to sustainable practices.
Névé
Founded by dedicated scientists, NEVE is a popular education association that raises awareness about climate change for diverse audiences. Using a scientific, artistic, and participatory approach, it seeks to inspire awareness and foster individual and collective action. Its activities primarily target young people—especially middle school students—but also engage the general public and professionals through training sessions and workshops.
Operated collegially with a small team of staff and volunteers, NEVE combines knowledge, emotion, and creativity to make climate issues accessible to all.
Social diversity
Social diversity
En passant par la montagne
For over 30 years, En Passant Par la Montagne has been committed to making the mountains accessible to everyone, especially people facing poverty, social exclusion, disability, illness, or school dropout.
Its mission has three main goals:
- support vulnerable groups toward a fresh start,
- promote the mountain as an educational and inclusive tool,
- use popular education as a bridge to autonomy and self-confidence.
Les Enfermés Dehors
Les Enfermés Dehors is committed to making mountains accessible to everyone, with a special focus on young people from Albertville’s underserved neighborhoods and low-income families.
The association runs two academies offering immersive sport-and-nature programs. Through seasonal outdoor experiences, it trains young persons in mountain safety and environmental preservation, while also introducing them to various mountain-related professions along the trails.
Yambi
Founded in 2020 in Annecy, YAMBI is an association dedicated to welcoming and supporting exiled and refugee individuals by combining mountain sports, socio-professional integration, and environmental awareness.
Its mission is to build bridges between local and exiled communities, promoting social diversity and deepening understanding of climate and human issues. The organisation is driven by dedicated leadership, a diverse board, and an active staff, all united by the values of solidarity, dignity, and mutual support.
