A life more thoughtful

Last Saturday the Grand Amphithéâtre of Sorbonne University in Paris held ideas as the ocean holds water: boundlessly.

Eleven young speakers delivered an eloquent perspective on the ocean, marked by emotion and conviction, at la Tribune Bleue, the public speaking competition of the Deep Blue Foundation, before a jury chaired by Dona Bertarelli. More than a contest, it demonstrates that when young people are given a platform, their ideas are abundant and powerful.

Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy is pleased to have supported this second edition and to have witnessed what happens when the art of public speaking meets the depth of the ocean. Every finalist added a drop to a growing ocean of voices, louder, richer, and more alive by their presence.

Congratulations to the grand prize winners, Omrane Slamani and Margo Guiguin, and to every candidate who chose words as their vessel.

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We are pleased to announce our support to the Portail des Nations, a new United Nations visitor center opening in June 2026 at the United Nations Offices in Geneva.

This announcement comes on the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, a moment that celebrates the importance of collective action central to this initiative.

Developed by the Portail des Nations Foundation under Ivan Pictet’s leadership, the center will increase the visibility and accessibility of multilateral cooperation through an immersive exhibition and dedicated spaces for learning and dialogue. The 2,000 m² center is expected to welcome over 200,000 visitors yearly.

Global challenges such as biodiversity loss require sustained dialogue, shared understanding, and unified responses, and philanthropy can complement these efforts by catalyzing ideas, knowledge, and actions.

Located at the center of international diplomacy in Geneva, the Portail des Nations provides a public platform for this unique ecosystem and helps visitors understand the work and significance of these institutions.

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