The Fondation pour la Mémoire de l'Esclavage is dedicated to preserving and honoring the memory of slavery, highlighting its significance in French history and globally. Founded on the recognition of the importance of this past, the foundation's mission is to educate, research, and promote awareness about slavery, its abolitions, and their impact on France, Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean.

Through diverse actions such as educational resources, project support, and extensive research, the foundation aims to transmit the complex history of slavery and its abolitions as integral parts of France and the world's history. Additionally, by valuing cultural exchanges, artistic contributions, and human connections stemming from this history, the foundation promotes values of freedom, equality, and fraternity while advocating against racism, discrimination, and contemporary forms of slavery. Join them in their mission to honor the past and build a more inclusive future.