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“The creation of the PPR Foundation structures and deepens our commitment in the field of social patronage”

Interview with François-Henri Pinault: To mark the release of Desert Flower, PPR’s Chairman and CEO revisits the commitment of the PPR Foundation.

Desert Flower, a film not to miss

This captivating film traces the life of Waris Dirie, former model and spokes-woman for the fight against female genital mutilation. Spotlight on an extraordinary destiny.

Raising awareness about female genital mutilation

Desert Flower relates the life of Waris Dirie and her fight against excision: Alongside her the PPR Foundation seeks to raise awareness about this practice and fight to stop it.

PPR and its branches join the PPR Foundation’s commitment to fight excision

The PPR Foundation capitalises on Desert Flower's release to raise awareness among a wider public about violence towards women.

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Charity Preview on Sunday, March 7

On the occasion of the release of this movie and of the International Women Day, PPR Foundation is organizing a Charity Preview whose earnings will entirely benefit Equilibres & Populations and will support a project for the abandonment of female genital mutilation in Mali.

Great success in the offing for Desert Flower

The film already registered 1.4 million admissions in German-speaking countries, where it came out late 2009!